The University of the South Pacific (USP) has been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2022. This is an incredible result for the premier university of our region, a statement from the USP today says.
Major aviation, road and bridge investments will soon commence as the Government, through its key Ministries and the World Bank Group Team have agreed on the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement, the Project Appraisal document and other related documents on the proposed Solomon Islands…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands should seriously heed US advice not to cross the redline. The Opposition Leader in a statement today has acknowledged the message communicated to him during the meeting with Dr.
The USA has warned that Washington would have “significant concerns and respond accordingly” to any steps to establish a permanent Chinese military presence in Solomon Islands.
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the 2022 Budget looks good on paper but lacks the political will and inadequate funds allocated to drive important investment programs.
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says it is unfortunate that the security pact with China had to be secretly signed and was only made known through officials in Beijing.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says factors affecting the delay of West Kwaio by-election has beyond Commission’s control. Plans to hold the West Kwaio by-election has been in-placed last year and Electoral Office has ever since prepared, however, factors affecting the delay has…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is currently conducting a restocking program by transferring of hatchery raised sea cucumber juveniles onto selected open reef systems. This was announced by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon.
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is calling on the Police to respect journalists and members of the Press when carrying out their work in a public space.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SICCI, acknowledges the timely step taken by the government through the Ministry of Finance to provide a fifty percent duty exemption on fuel imports which will also see the removal of sales tax on fuel, within weeks after the price of fuel…
The National Government has planned for an overall deficit of $972.6 million in the 2022 Budget with total consolidated revenues estimated at $3.559 billion and total expenditures estimated at $4.531 billion.
Mayor of Honiara City Eddie Sipau has commended the DCGA Government for the incentive by providing 50 % duty exemption on fuel imports and remove sales tax which will be effective on 1st June 2022. This follows the announcement by the Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon.
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has queried government response plans on a looming second wave of Covid infections in the country. In a statement today, Hon Wale said recent reports of 110 new Covid cases and increased hospitalization in Honiara in the last 72 hours is alarming.
The government’s total Budget expenditures for 2022 is $4.531 billion. Of this amount, the total recurrent budget is estimated at $3.050 billion. This consists of payroll budget of $1.363 billion, $1.666 billion for Other Charges, and $20 million in Contingency Warrants.
The Government has approved a $200 million reconstruction and rehabilitation package over a period of two years to assist businesses affected by the November 2021 riots.
Voters from Vuhokesa ward in the Honiara City Council will go to the poll to vote for a new councilor on the 25th of May 2022. Minister for Home Affairs Hon. Chris Laore, has published the Election notice in a Gazette yesterday, 19th April, 2022. Appointed Returning Officer for the by- election Mr.
The Prime Minister’s factory visit to Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Limited (SITCO) was hailed a success. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare used the occasion to acknowledge the decision made by SITCO management to stay and continue the investment despite the company being a victim of the looting…
The Prime Minister’s factory visit to Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Limited (SITCO) was hailed a success. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare used the occasion to acknowledge the decision made by SITCO management to stay and continue the investment despite the company being a victim of the looting…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the country’ economy is built on an exploitative model. Hon Wale said the extractive industry has led the way, aided and abetted by Solomon Islands government leaders.
The government through the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) recognises the government of Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and its tax payers for their ongoing and unwavering support towards government’s (SIG) rural development programs after both country’s established diplomatic relations in…
