By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma has highlighted the three guiding principles behind the revitalization of the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI). Speaking at the launching of the bank at Anthony Saru building, Point Cruz…
Government lags behind its multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects By Alfred Sasako THERE is growing concern the Government is lagging far behind its timetable for the construction of multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects in the country, prompting a call for an end…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI PREMIER of Malaita province Daniel Suidani has reiterated his stand that logging is not in the interest of Malaita “at this point in time”. In an interview with the paper over the weekend he said the…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO HALF of the nationals who were repatriated from Australia and New Zealand have had their first covid-19 tests and they all turned out negative. This was confirmed by Jimmy Rogers, Secretary to Prime Minister, on Sunday…
By EDDIE OSIFELO OWNERSHIP Unity, Responsibility (OUR) Party led by political wing leader, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has extended its numerical strength in the government to 32 members. This was after Member of Parliament for Malaita Outer Island, Martin Mokolo…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI HIGH Court of Solomon Islands on 29th/05/2020 issued an order to cease all logging operations in Malaita province. The High Court has ordered a halt to all logging operations in Malaita province. The law institution gave…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE number of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) members who are entitled to withdraw money under the covid-19 exemption orders has dropped as the deadline draws closer – June 30, 2020. When the doors of SINPF…
People enquire at DBSI for loans By EDDIE OSIFELO PEOPLE turned up at room 27 of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Plaza to collect forms to access loans from the revitalised Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) on Tuesday…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A local fisherman has questioned the government on just how accessible the Economic Stimulus Package is for rural people. He said listening through the radio and reading from newspapers about the Stimulus package, only few can access…
By Alfred Sasako THE Honiara City Council has defended its decision to remove deputy Treasurer Obedson Pina, saying hiring and firing of staff is a prerogative of the Executive. As well, the Council yesterday called on Cr Billy Abae to…
