By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Government has approved a targeted fiscal and economic consolidation strategy to cope with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Solomon Islands. Fiscal policy measures thus far have focussed on additional spending to support COVID-19…
By EDDIE OSIFELO A growing number of employees in the tourism and fisheries sectors are being laid off as the impacts of the global covid-19 pandemic grips Solomon Islands’ economy. Soltuna company, which employed 1000-plus workers at its cannery in…
Government secures additional budget support from donors By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Government has secured a total of $449 million in grants and concessional loans from development partners and donors to sustain the economy during this downward time caused by the…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTRY of Education and Huma Resources has allocated an additional $5000 (1373 FJD) to government sponsored students in Fiji. This is part of the government’s assistance to support the students as Fiji records 15 positive cases of…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PARLIAMENT on Tuesday 7th April approved that the State of Public Emergency shall continue in force until the expiration of a period of four months. Forty (40) members of Government, Opposition and Independent benches have thrown their…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Government COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package targets the export sector and key growth areas in services, agriculture, construction, tourism and communication. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma explained the proposal during his contribution in Parliament yesterday…
Government to find out the truth of boat tragedy: Sogavare By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured families of the 27 passengers who were washed overboard MV Taimareho between Guadalcanal and Malaita on April 3 that government will…
By EDDIE OSIFELO OPPOSITION Leader, Mathew Wale urges the government to keep the economy functioning in this time of economic recession caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) globally. Speaking in Parliament on the motion to approve State of Public Emergency and…
-MP Maneniaru blames slow Search and Rescue response for 27 missing MV Taimareho passengers -If a search and rescue responded after 24 hours, what we expect is to find dead bodies: Maneniaru By EDDIE OSIFELO MEMBER of Parliament for West…
By EDDIE OSIFELO NEWLY appointed Marine Investigation officer, Joe Koavi will conduct a preliminary investigation into the tragic incident in which 27 missing passengers were washed overboard MV Taimareho between Guadalcanal and Malaita on April 2. Solomon Islands Maritime Authority…