A four-days training to enrich Guadalcanal rural kava farmers capacity and boost economic activities in the province was held recently (17th – 21st August 2020). Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) through its Agriculture Division facilitated the training with funding support provided…
The implementation of the Government’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) is on track and progressing. This is according to Chairman of the ESP, and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury Mr. McKinnie Dentana. According to Mr. Dentana, screening,…
“Saving Lives and protecting the country from the onslaught of covid-19 is a costly exercise that is necessary during these challenging times,” says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week. Since the global outbreak of covid-19 early this year, the Government…
In light of the extension of the State of Public Emergency and the significant impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the Solomon Islands economy, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has resolved to maintain its expansionary monetary policy…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Harry Kuma has approved tax refunds for airtime credits (mobile top-ups) used as youSave deposits. Formal announcements was made by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF)…
Friday 14 August, Honiara – The Executive Group of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have reiterated their call to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) to convene the…
Members of the business community were given an update from the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury and responses to questions and concerns relating to the administration of tax in the country. This was during…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) together with the Sape Farm management has further augmented their partnership with a single-handed vision to transform cassava root crop into a recognized industry. This came after another historic feat on Friday 17…
Solomon Ports this week commissioned its brand-new Kalmar Container handler at the International Port Terminal, Point Cruz, Honiara on Monday. The new Model DRU 450-62S5 Reach Stacker Fully Laden Container Handler now adds to the impressive fleet of container handling…
THE Government has engaged 65 youths to support the price control unit and to enforce price control in the country. The Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration has engaged the youths to monitor and check on…