The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Snyder Rini has approved new levy of rates and dues for the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA). The new levy of rates and dues applies for the Honiara Port and that of the Noro Port in the Western Province and became into force on March 30th, 2015, the date…
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has reiterated that Judiciary as a fundamental body of the government, playing a vital role in the country must have its finances handled by the ministry itself, rather than Ministry of Finance & Treasury (MoFT). Sir Albert highlighted this in his recent appearance before the Members of Parliament (MPs), as…
Two Government Ministers on Monday took their oath of Office at Government House following a minor reshuffle. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui administered the oaths at a brief ceremony attended by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, senior Cabinet Ministers and officials. The two Ministers are the South Guadalcanal MP, David Day Pachawho took over as the…
Zaira village on North Vangunu Island, Western Province will celebrate the 100 years of centenary since the arrival of the United Church next month, June 20. Reports reaching the Solomon Star said, preparation towards the centenary celebration in the village is underway. Solomon Island Community Conservation Partnership (SICCP) field Officer Tusa Jewia yesterday said,…
Financial constraints compromise the work of judiciary Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says delivery of justice in the country is being compromised by financial constraints. He revealed this during the induction program conducted for Members of Parliament (MPs) last week. Speaking before the MPs Sir Albert admitted that the major obstacle to progress the work…
The Government has announced that Cabinet has approved a limited shipment of stockpiled bauxite from the Rennell mine, operated by PT Mega Bingtang Borneo Company. The decision was made late last week. A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday said, Cabinet has considered the pros and cons surrounding the consignment, concluding…
Following a minor reshuffle in the Cabinet line-up, MP Samson Maneka will be sworn in this Monday morning as the new Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace. The Solomon Islands is entering into a progressive period of development and economic growth under plans unveiled by the DCC Government in the 2015 Budget Speech and…
For many in the Solomon Islands and more so in the rural areas, cash is a very modern instrument. Just until a generation ago, many Solomon Islanders were comfortable dealing with informal values of exchange- root crops, livestock, shell money, copra, cocoa and the like. Cash became sought after only after some daily wants could…
Dear Editor – Logging is not a development and all along I have been an anti-logger. My advice to the people of Manawai and Muki was not considered therefore today they started to experience the consequences. I did not support logging and for two contractors to operate at one area as in our case is…
Dear Editor – Bob Pollard kindly replied to my letter in your newspaper in which I had outlined the potential for coconut virgin oil production as a valuable, much needed commodity, and a source of income for farmers. Bob said one of the difficulties his company faced was farmers wanting to participate in the scheme,…