The Minister of Finance was instructed by the Prime Minister over the weekend to clarify and address outstanding issues concerning the approval of a substantial financial exemption worth over SBD 29 million granted to a Chinese-owned company. The exemption, aimed at upgrading a warehouse, wharf, as well as constructing an apartment complex and resort, has […]
The Office of Research and Postgraduate Studies, Solomon Islands National University (SINU) recently held a mini seminar to support academic staff from the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (FAFF), and Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH), who are aspiring to advance their studies as of next year. This event was marked by a strong
The New Zealand Police have deployed two new advisors to the Solomon Islands under the Solomon Islands Police Support Programme (SIPSP) recently and will be here for a year. The advisors will work alongside our RSIPF colleagues as part of the National Crime Prevention Department. The NZ advisors support and assist the RSIPF staff with
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Looking for an affordable overseas getaway? Solomon Airlines is excited to launch its “Vanuatu Escape” campaign, offering exclusive holiday packages and discounted airfares to Port Vil. Book by 30th November 2024 and travel through 31st March 2025 for the perfect Christmas or New Year’s escape. Vanuatu is just a short flight away, and with visa-free
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has questioned why GNUT is abetting Wan Chen Company in building a warehouse to be rented by a Chinese SOE.GNUT, along with the Finance Minister, has granted exemptions worth 29M for Wan Chen to build the warehouse project. This new Warehouse will be rented to BNBM Company, a new
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Residents and businesses in Buala are set to benefit from improved maritime transport connectivity of the main import-export point for Isabel Province. Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Isabel Provincial Government to redevelop Buala Wharf. Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said the Memorandum
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Twenty senior government officials from across the Solomon Islands Government recently attended the Master of Business Administration (MBA) short course in Australia to enhance their leadership and management skills. This is the third cohort from Solomon Islands that Australia has supported this year. To date, officials from 15 national and provincial government agencies have participated
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The government will consider amending the anti-corruption law as part of its policy reorientation program.This was highlighted by the Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, during a courtesy call from the Commissioners of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission against Corruption (SIICAC). Prime Minister Manele stated that part of the amendment will address the resourcing aspect
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A TOTAL of $199M discretionary exemptions from January to end of September 2024 were granted by the Minister of Finance to individuals and companies, the Opposition Office has learnt. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has lashed out at this new information describing it as βoutrageous and recklessβ.This new information has come to light after a
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The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) is facing criticism after announcing the inclusion of 21-year-old Rovu Enerst Boyers in the national team for the second match of the Men’s Solomon Islands National Team in Papua New Guinea next week. Boyers, a long-time player for the Royals Football Academy, has been hailed for his talent and
