Gov’t takeover of SIBC questioned By EDDIE OSIFELO CABINET decision to omit Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) as a State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) has raised more questions than answers. The Government claimed SIBC has not been making any profits as required…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands economic outlook for 2022 points to an even weaker prospect, with myriad of challenges in front of us, both from the external and domestic fronts. This came about following the COVID 19 pandemic and November…
By EDDIE OSIFELO CENTRAL Bank of Solomon Islands reported a net loss of $62.7 million at the end of last year. This stemmed from weak investment returns overseas and unfavourable foreign currency revaluations. CBSI Governor, Dr Luke Forau when presented…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE November riots in 2021 has pushed the economy into recession with a negative 0.6% growth at the end of 2021. This after the economy was on its way for recovery in 2021, although at a slower…
By EDDIE OSIFELO CENTRAL Bank of Solomon Islands has offered three actions to start the economy recovery of the country. This is after the Solomon Islands open economy faced risks of further macroeconomic slowdowns, coming from both the external and…
By EDDIE OSIFELO HONIARA City Council has experienced many challenges including Covid-19 and the November riots last year. As a result of Covid-19, some families have lost loved ones and business people lost their properties and victims of looting. However,…
By EDDIE OSIFELO DEPUTY Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga urges Solomon Islanders to embrace unity rather than division. Maelanga stressed this during the Mayor Independence Dinner at the National Auditorium last Friday. The dinner was organised by Honiara City Council to…
PM remembers past leaders in 44th independence speech By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has paid tribute to the founding fathers, who pushed the country to gain Independence from Great Britain in 1978. Sogavare stated this during his reflection…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE proposed Bill to delay the 11th Parliament to 2024 or permanently extend for five years can be scrutinised by the Bills and Legislative Committee. This after the Constitutional Review Committee in Parliament is also identified to…
By EDDIE OSIFELO BINTAN Mining SI Limited has owed Biunalu landowners on Rennell island $366,964.07 after it halted its operation two years ago. At the same time, the landowners’ credits towards the company are $921, 144.16. Biunalu tribe is among…