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Solomon Islands and New Zealand sign arrangement to support tourism sector

A funding arrangement of NZD$550,000 (SBD2.8m) to support the tourism sector in Solomon Islands was signed on Tuesday at the New Zealand High Commission, between New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury.

23 Jun 2022

Government
GOVT INCREASES PCDF IN THIS YEAR’S BUDGET
The National Government is increasing the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) that is responsible for much of the Provinces’ small scale infrastructure developments from $30 million to $60 million.
6 Jan 2022
Breaking News
One-Link Director Sentenced to 2 years imprisonment
The owner of One-Link Pacifica has been sentenced to 24 months (2 years) imprisonment at the Magistrates Court this morning. Charles Dora, 47, was charged with one count of involving in an Unlicensed Financial Institution under the Financial Institution Act 1998.
11 Oct 2021
Guadalcanal Province
GP Officers Suspended for Alleged Misconduct in Office
Seven Guadalcanal Provincial Government officers within the Finance, Lands and Works department have been suspended from their official duties recently due to alleged misconduct. Provincial Deputy Secretary Maesach Suia confirmed in an interview with SIBC News today.
23 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Wale calls on the government to publish previous beneficiaries of NDF
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the government to publish the list of beneficiaries under the National Development Fund (NDF) for the years 2019 and 2020.
1 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Japan provides SBD$29 million for Honiara Street Lights and Geology Laboratory
The Government of Japan today signed an Exchange of Notes with the Government of Solomon Islands for a grant aid of SBD$29 million that will go towards a Geology Laboratory and Solar Street Lights for Honiara city.
25 Aug 2021
Breaking News
Ministry of Commerce signs SBD$10-Million dollar funding agreement with DBSI
The Ministry of Commerce, Labour, Immigration and Industries (MCLI) has signed a 10-Million dollar funding agreement with the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) to support the Micro Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the country.
9 Jul 2021
Australia
HEALTH SECTOR OFFERED ANOTHER HUGE ASSISTANCE
Solomon Islands’ Health sector was offered another big assistance following the signing of an agreement between the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government in Honiara. The Australia in Solomon Islands’ page stated the offer will be an assistance of SBD$370,000,000.00.
9 Jan 2017
Government
GOV’T SEEK TAIWAN’S FUNDING FOR 2023 GAMES VENUE
The government has approached Taiwan for funding to construct the main games venue for the 2023 Pacific Games. Deputy prime minister Manasseh Maelanga who is also the Minister for Home Affairs says the stadium venue is expected to cost more than US$28,000,000.00.
8 Jan 2017
Communities
NEW BOATS FOR EAST ARE’ARE CONSTITUENCY
East Are’are Constituency in Malaita province has yesterday taken delivery of 30 new boats. The boats were funded by the National Government under the Rural Livelihood Funds.
25 Oct 2016
Leadership
CALL TO CLARIFY BORROWING POLICY SUPPORTED
A Malaita citizen David Siteabata has joined the Member of the Provincial Assembly for Ward Seven in Malaita Province Hon. Leslie Kwaiga in calling the Malaita Provincial Premier Hon. Peter Ramohia to clarify the Malaita Provincial Government’s Borrowing Policy. Mr.
30 Aug 2016
Malaita Province
MALAITA PREMIER CALLED ON TO CLARIFY BORROWING POLICY
The Member of the Provincial Assembly for Ward Seven in Malaita Province Hon Leslie Kwaiga has called on the Malaita Provincial Premier Hon Peter Ramohia to clarify the Malaita Provincial Government’s Borrowing Policy.
29 Aug 2016
Infrastructure
OVER 45K RAISED FOR PLANNED MALAITA PROVINCIAL CHAMBER
More than $45,000.00 was raised Monday this week in aid of the proposed Malaita Provincial Assembly Chamber building project. The money was raised during Malaita’s Second Appointed day celebration at the National Art Gallery. The total amount raised includes pledges but not donations given in kind.
19 Aug 2016
Anniversaries
2013-2014 PCDF ASSESSMENT REPORT OUT SOON
The 2013-2014 assessment results of the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) will be released shortly. Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga made the comments in his keynote address at the Guadalcanal 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations yesterday.
3 Aug 2016
Agriculture
MILLIONS TO BENEFIT FROM SMALL-SCALE MECHANISATION
About a million people will benefit from the European Union assistance in enhancing the productivity of Land and Labor through small-scale mechanisation for subsistence farmers in the Pacific.
20 Jul 2016
Funds Misuse
INVESTIGATIONS INTO GHOST COMPANIES TOO EARLY: LCC
The Leadership Code Commission (LCC) explains, it is too early and untimely to disclose whether the Commission has started its investigation into issues surrounding ghost shipping companies.
13 Jul 2016
Government
OPPOSITION SHOCKED BY GHOST COMPANY REVELATIONS
The Parliamentary Opposition Group is shocked by revelations by Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) that the Government has allocated $14.8 million to eight recipients of the shipping grants who are ‘ghost companies’.
11 Jul 2016
Government
$5.9M RELEASED FOR SOLOMON GAMES
Solomon Islands Government has released $5.9 million for the Solomon Games which is currently underway in Honiara. This was announced by the Permanent Secretary of Home Affairs Ministry, Mr George Palua in an interview today.
7 Jul 2016
Economy
DCC GOV’T ASSURED SINPF OF CONTINUED SUPPORT
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury has announced its continuous support to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund’s (SINPF) intention to deliver sustainable growth of members’ wealth for retirement.
5 Jul 2016
Malaita Province
GUA CALLS ON MALAITA PROVINCE TO EXPLAIN CONFERENCE SPENDING
Former Malaita Ma’asina Forum General Secretary, William Gua has called on the Malaita Provincial Government to disclose information on how funds were spent towards the Malaita Development Summit last year. Mr Gua says, more than $1 million was spent on the summit.
30 Apr 2016