BY EDDIE OSIFELO IN a bid to boost cocoa exports and strengthen its cocoa sector, the Solomon Islands is actively developing a proposal for targeted support from the European Union. This was confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to sign the Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) agreement during an upcoming meeting in Apia, Samoa. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed this decision during his opening address…
THE Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma, presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill (2024 Budget) for its second reading in Parliament on Tuesday 25th October. The proposed budget seeks parliamentary approval for an allocation of a total of Four Billion,…
Former police and correctional service members demand settlement of long-standing claims BY EDDIE OSIFELO Members of the former Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) Association are urging the government to address their protracted outstanding…
By EDDIE OSIFELOFORMER Prime Minister Rick Hou has raised concerns about certain provisions within the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Amendment Bill, particularly regarding credit utilities and non-bank credits. These concerns were voiced during the parliamentary debate on the…
By EDDIE OSIFELOMEMBER of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou, has issued a stern reminder to the Solomon Islands government, urging it to avoid a return to past financial crises. Mr Hou’s remarks came during a debate on the Central…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Member of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou, has expressed optimism that the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Amendment Bill would effectively tackle the issue of high margins and interest rates in commercial banks. Mr Hou…
By EDDIE OSIFELOXavier Vincent, a World Bank Lead Fisheries Specialist with 30 years of experience in fisheries aquaculture in marine environments, shed light on the intricate nature of the value-added chain in the fisheries sector. He shared his findings during…
By EDDIE OSIFELOThe Economic Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) recently hosted a distinguished guest, World Bank Lead Fisheries Specialist Zavier Vincent, who delivered an insightful presentation on the topic of value-added chains in the fisheries sector. This event marked a…
By EDDIE OSIFELOThe Economic Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) recently hosted a distinguished guest, World Bank Lead Fisheries Specialist Zavier Vincent, who delivered an insightful presentation on the topic of value-added chains in the fisheries sector. This event marked a…