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Solomon Islands

Wale welcomes ESP report referral to police

LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has welcomed reports that police investigation into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) referrals have commenced. In a statement today, Hon Wale has commended the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) for their diligent work.

19 Feb 2025

Opposition Group
Wale Presses RSIPF for Updates on ESP Investigations
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on the RSIPF to urgently provide an update on the status of the criminal investigations into the ESP report. Hon.
21 Oct 2024
Police
Police awaits referral from OAG before investigating ESP audit report
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is awaiting referral from the Office of Auditor General (OAG) before commencing its investigation into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report.
10 Oct 2024
Solomon Islands
Manele says use of ESP is regrettable, not fully to its purpose
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed regret over the poor execution of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) as stated in the Auditor General Report released recently.
9 Oct 2024
Police
Wale urges police to initiate investigations into ESP
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the police to initiate immediate criminal investigations into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report.
8 Oct 2024
Audit Report
Urgent call to strengthen government grants regime after ESP Audit reveals major fraud risk, weak administration and poor transparency
The Auditor General, David Dennis today called for the urgent strengthening of the legal and regulatory regime for the administration of government grants.
8 Oct 2024
Finance
SICTU congratulate the auditor general and his officers for the successful release of the COVID stimulus package Funding Audit Report
SICTU congratulate the auditor general and his officers for the successful release of the COVID stimulus package Funding Audit Report. Your diligent efforts in conducting this audit are commendable and have shed light on the allocation and management of the said funds.
5 Oct 2024
Breaking News
Gov’t needs to be serious about ESP’s sustainability
“If the funds ran out how are they going to keep running.”
4 Jan 2021
Breaking News
“ESP should be implemented by responsible ministries”
The Economic Stimulus Package implementation shouldn’t be implemented by the Prime Minister’s office as being the highest office in the country, says MP for East Areare, Peter Kenilorea Junior. Mr. Kenilorea said the PMO as the highest office that deserves to be respected.
4 Dec 2020
Breaking News
$600,000 ESP PAYMENT FOR NORTHEAST GUADALCANAL WITHHELD
The Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) payment of 6-hundred thousand dollars to Northeast Guadalcanal constituency has been halted as there is no Parliamentary representative for the constituency.
15 Nov 2020
Breaking News
Where is the accurate ESP Payment lists?
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Wale has renew his call for the Minister and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, to publish the accurate list of beneficiaries of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP). Mr.
14 Nov 2020
Feature
ESP salvages timber export business
“The Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) came at the right time.” says one of the recipients of ESP, Eddie Firisua. What started off as a life-changing moment for a long time local businessman has turned out to be a challenge when the Coronavirus (COVID 19) Pandemic was declared early this year.
10 Nov 2020
Breaking News
COMMITTEE CLARIFIED DELAY ON FINALIZING SOME PROJECTS UNDER ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
The Government’s Economic Stimulus Package Oversight Committee has clarified the cause of delay for approving projects under the Economic Stimulus package.
9 Oct 2020