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Economy
S.I.N.P.F CHALLENGED BY SMALL ECONOMY
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) continues to face challenge prone to small economies – where viable investment opportunities are scarce, said NPF Board Member Gideon Zoloveke. Mr Zoloveke made the statement during the recent announcement of the NPF crediting rate for this year.
6 Jul 2015
People
PIVOTAL N.P.F INVESTMENTS AWAITS MINISTER’s CONSIDERATION
Two pivotal investments to allow members to have some pre-retirement benefits are before the Minister responsible for the National Provident Fund (NPF) for consideration. These are the Board’s Investment Subsidiary and a Lending Bank for members’ Housing needs.
2 Jul 2015
Business
BUSINESS INVESTMENT FORECASTED TO INCREASE FOR SOLOMONS
Business investment in Solomon Islands is forecasted to increase over the next two years. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement yesterday at the seventh Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara.
17 Jun 2015
Australia
A.B.C TV’s LANDLINE TEAM HERE TO FILM SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Australia’s ABC Television Landline team will be arriving in Honiara this week to film a short documentary on the Kokonut Pacific story in Solomon Islands. Kokonut Pacific produces virgin coconut oil and a range of coconut oil based soaps and oils.
17 Jun 2015
Australia
AUSTRALIA-SOLOMONS BUSINESS FORUM CRUCIAL & EXCITING: PM SOGA
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has described the seventh Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum, which begins in Honiara tomorrow, as a crucial and exciting event for Solomon Islands.
16 Jun 2015
Australia
7th AUSTRALIA-SOLOMON ISLANDS BUSINESS FORUM STARTS TOMORROW
The seventh Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum is on track to start tomorrow. The Australian High Commission office in Honiara said this is the first time the bilateral business event will be held in Solomon Islands.
14 Jun 2015
Government
SOLOMONS MUST NOT TOLERATE “SPOOKY INVESTORS”: MAELANGA
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Manasseh Maelanga says Solomon Islands must not tolerate “spooky investors”. The East Malaita MP made the statement following media reports suggesting he has ties to mining companies Bintang Borneo and Richmont Mining Limited.
9 Jun 2015
Australia
VARIOUS ISSUES UP FOR DISCUSSION IN BUSINESS FORUM
A wide range of national issues ranging from the economy to infrastructure development is amongst key subjects to be discussed in the historic Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum and Business Mission in Honiara Mid June.
1 Jun 2015
Communities
VEKE CONGRATULATES G.C.I.L FOR TAKING UP INVESTMENT
Former Premier for Guadalcanal Province Anthony Veke has congratulated the Landowners and the people of Gold Ridge for the outright payment of the Gold Ridge Mine from Saint Barbara as a Landowner company.
13 May 2015
Solomon Islands
JO TO RESPOND TO DAUSABEA LATER
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau CEO, Josefa Tuamoto says he will respond to Hotel Malaita owner, Charles Dausabea at a later date. Mr Dausabea had called on the CEO to remove himself from the Board of Directors of the Tavanipupu Island Resort Limited Company and described the effort as a…
7 May 2015
Guadalcanal Province
LOCAL HOTEL OWNER CALLS ON S.I.V.B TO RESIGN FROM TAVANIPUPU
A hotel owner has called on the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau CEO to resign from the Board of Directors of the Tavanipupu Island Resort Limited Company over what he describes as a “failed Tavanipupu investment”.
6 May 2015
Civil Society
M.M.F MAINTAINS STAND ON TAVANIPUPU ISSUE
The pressure group, Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has maintained its stand that the best way to deal with the Tavanipupu resort investment by the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund is through the High Court.
5 May 2015
Organisations
S.I.N.P.F SAYS HAVING TAVANIPUPU TITLE HELPS RECOVER INVESTMENT
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) says having the Tavanipupu Island Resort Limited (TIRL) title for the next two years will improve NPF’s ability to recover its investment in the resort and open new investment landscape and options.
4 May 2015
Government
SOLOMON ISLANDS NEEDS BROAD INVESTMENT POLICY: PM SOGAVARE
Solomon Islands needs a broad investment policy to boost investment in its potential investment sectors. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement during his contribution to debate the current Solomon Islands Trade Policy Frame Work report in Parliament today.
28 Apr 2015
Australia
AUSTRALIA & SOLOMONS BUSINESS RELATIONS ‘VERY GOOD’
Solomon Islands business relationship with Australia has been dubbed ‘very good’. According to the member of the Executive Committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Stephen Taylor, Solomon Islands and Australia’s relationship in terms of business is very strong.
27 Apr 2015
Government
S.I.G SIGNED PARTNERSHIP M.O.U WITH NAZAR GROUP
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding with the Nazar Group of Company and Nazar Gold (SI) Limited. The MOU spells out the principles and guidelines under which the Solomon Islands Government and the Nazar Group of Company and Nazar Gold (SI) Limited…
26 Apr 2015
Diplomacy
HONIARA-TAIPEI RELATIONS NEEDS ENRICHMENT: PM SOGARAVE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed the need for further enrichment of Solomon Islands’ relationship with the Republic of China, Taiwan. This was articulated when the Prime Minister received the Ambassador of the Republic of China His Excellency Victor Te-sun Yu and Rear Admiral Yu-Pin…
22 Apr 2015
Agriculture
D.C.C PLANS TO TAKE OVER R.I.P.E.L
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has plans to take over the RIPEL Plantation estate and use it for commercial agriculture. National consultant on agriculture, Edward Kingmele announced the plan during the launch of the second phase of the rural development project last week.
20 Apr 2015
China
SOLOMONS A POTENTIALLY GREAT TOURISM NATION: PM SOGAVARE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare describes Solomon Islands as a potentially great tourism nation. Prime Minister Sogavare told a visiting delegation from the Chinese Skyline Business Council, Solomon Islands is home to the biggest Lake in the Pacific, Lake Tengano.
18 Apr 2015
Agriculture
GOV’T CRITICISED OVER COPRA & COCOA BUDGET ALLOCATIONS
The Leader of Opposition has criticised the Government’s allocation of $8.8 million to coconut and cocoa programs in this year’s national budget saying it is not enough for rural farmers. The Opposition leader points out, the productive sector is crucial to the economy.
15 Apr 2015