CBSI: new law should have anti-laundering and combatting financing terrorism clause By EDDIE OSIFELO CENTRAL Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wants to see anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) included in the Tax Administration Bill 2022. Governor Dr Luke…
THE multi-agencies manning the border entries in the country are urged to look out for the changing nature of criminals involving in smuggling, trafficking and organised crimes. Australia Border Force Damien Pollard signals this warning during the training for Immigration…
BY BEN BILUAGizo WESTERN Province has vowed to strengthen its ties with Isabel Province while looking at potential development aspiration where both provinces can benefit going forward. Premier of Western Province, Christian Mesepitu made the statement during an event held…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Immigration Division is working hard to deport overstayers in the country once the border reopens. The non-citizens who worked in various companies have their two years visa expired during the Covid 19 and lockdown and could…
Schuijl produces documentary about Ontong Java BY ALFRED PAGEPITU A feature-length documentary on Ontong Java, in the Malaita Outer Islands, whose inhabitants continue to live under existential threats of climate change has been released. Two filmakers from Europe who visited…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki A week into date of resumption for schools across the country, and schools into Malaita are yet to settle down for classes. Chief Education Officer (CEO) for Malaita Education Authority (Malaita EA), Andy Siarani told this…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI PREMIER Daniel Suidani says his office has no pressure to explain Ferakui land dealing as processes are there to pursue and explain the matter. Suidani made the statement in response to a front page article carried…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI Churches have cautioned government on signing secret agreements with the country’s bilateral partners. Transparency and public consultations must accompany any “international MOUs and MOAs with the Solomon Islands”, SICA (Solomon Islands Christian Association) said in a media…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI Churches have come out voicing their opposition to government’s proposal to extend the life of parliament from four to five years. The Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) warns that this proposal shows government’s willingness to let a…
By EDDIE OSIFELO INLAND Revenue Division (IRD) hopes to recruit about 238 staff in the next three years to boosts its tax collection work across the country. This is part of Ministry of Finance and Treasury’s restructure programme to boost…
