“A successful year but one filled with many challenges for MASI.” These were the words expressed by the President of the Media Assocation of Solomon Islands (MASI), Mr Charles Kadamana, during the 2018 MASI Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on…
BY AARON LYNTON FILIA THE Australian Government is providing technical assistance through the Pacific Community (SPC) to improve service delivery and reform laws in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey. In a presentation for business owners in the recent…
By Gary Hatigeva THE proposed Payment System Bill 2018 has been highlighted to put in place mechanisms that look to link the transactional interactions of commercial banks, with anticipations to include the use of Auto Teller Machines. Presented before the…
By Gary Hatigeva THE Payment System Bill 2018 currently before the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) has given proposition authority to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) to regulate and control activities involving electronic payments. The Bill is proposing…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA LAND is seen as difficult and risky business in Solomon Islands for both commercial and residential purposes. Corruption is considered rife and business owners often end up losing more in land dealings, said Acting Commissioner of…
CDF joint funding unmasked – figures revealed By Alfred Sasako IF you think the controversial Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is the only funding constituencies received over the years, think again. Since 2012, all 50 constituencies had been allocated additional…
By Ezekiel Talatau SOLOMON Power’s Pt Cruz Power House yesterday survived a fire scare when one of its pipes which contained diesel caught fire. It is said that quick thinking by workers saved the day for everyone. Reports reaching Island…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has joined world leaders in paying tribute to former Secretary General of the United Nations the Late Koffi Annan. Speaking at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York recently, Prime Minister Houenipwela said…
SOLOMON Islands is committed to the principles of good governance and transparency. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela highlighted this when addressing the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York recently. The Prime Minister told leaders at the UN Assembly…
By Gary Hatigeva THE Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) is set to begin its inquiry into the government’s proposed payment system bill today, with hopes to receive a good turnout from those involved in its compilation. On Monday, the Committee…
