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Ministry of Agriculture Embarks on Local Food Promotion
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 6:44 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is taking a new approach to promote growing and consumption of locally grown crops as a way to prevent incidences of non-communicable diseases in the country. More >>
Finance Min. Announces Tightening of Tax & Duty Exemptions
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:07 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister of Finance and Treasury Rick Houenipwela announced that as of today the Government is introducing much stricter controls over the granting of duty and tax exemptions. More >>
MCA and ITU Set to Discuss National ICT Policy
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 1:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will hold a consultation workshop on the development of the “Solomon Islands ICT Policy and Strategic Plan” in Honiara tomorrow, Thursday ... More >>
Foreign Minister Commends Hom Consultation Meeting
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 3:49 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Clay Forau Soalaoi have commended the recently concluded Heads of Missions national consultation meeting in Honiara last week. More >>
Consumer Affairs Gets Tough On Defiant Business Houses
Monday, 26 August 2013, 12:18 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Government’s Consumer Affairs and Price Control Department is seeking to increase penalties on shop owners who continue to sell expired or defective goods. More >>
Minister Hou Announces Extension of CBSI Governor’s Term
Friday, 23 August 2013, 6:29 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister for Finance and Treasury Hon Rick Hou today announced the appointment of Mr Denton Rarawa for a further term. More >>
Govt Assists Forest Owners with Sawmilling Machinery
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 4:38 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Government yesterday handed over eleven sawmilling machines to rural recipients during a ceremony at the Ministry of Forestry and Research Headquarters in Honiara. More >>
“Opposition Needs a Bit of Economic Lecture”: PM
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 5:21 pm | Solomon Islands Government
“The Opposition needs a bit of economic lecture to understand how we connect to international trade,” says Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo when rebuffing recent criticisms against his visit to Indonesia. More >>
“Indonesian Visit Brings New Economic Hope For SI”: PM Lilo
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 5:17 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has returned from his state visit to Indonesia yesterday - bringing fresh hopes for new economic and trade relations with Indonesia, which is South East Asia’s largest economic market. More >>
Govt Signs Kazukuru Land Trust Board Seed Funding
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 4:45 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The National Coalition for Rural Advancement (NCRA) Government today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Kazukuru Land Trust Board Inc (KLTB) of Western Province. More >>
Tourism Minister Launches New SIVB Corporate Direction
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 2:59 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister of Culture and Tourism Samuel Manetoali has officially launched a new Corporate Direction for the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Friday last week in Honiara. More >>
Beck Says Solomons Has a Lot to Learn from Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:54 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Solomon Islands Permanent Representative to the United Nations Collin Beck says the country has a lot to learn from the experience of Sri Lanka as the two countries formally established diplomatic relations last month. More >>
New Public Financial Management Act presented in Parliament
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:52 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The new Public Financial Management Act was presented to Parliament for its second reading by the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Rick Hou. More >>
Ministry Undertakes Reforms to Public Financial Management
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:50 pm | Solomon Islands Government
In the presentation of the new Public Financial Management Act to Parliament for its second reading yesterday, the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Rick Hou outlined the key public financial management reforms currently undertaken in ... More >>
Public Financial Management Act Makes Responsibilities Clear
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:47 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The new Act outlines the responsibilities of the Minister of Finance to promote sound fiscal and economic policies, ensure appropriate financial management and review of proposals going to Cabinet and the establishment of good governance. The Finance ... More >>
New Act Will Enable Government to Borrow More Prudently
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:45 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Rick Hou, announced that the new Public Financial Management Act will facilitate better decisions on Government Borrowing, On-lending and Guarantees. More >>
Government to Be More Transparent with Budget
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:44 pm | Solomon Islands Government
In discussing the new Public Financial Management Act, the Minister for Finance and Treasury, the Honourable Rick Hou said that a key feature contained in the Act is the new fiscal responsibility provisions. More >>
Five Prime Minister’s to Attend Ramsi Anniversary
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 6:57 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Two Presidents and five Prime Ministers from Pacific Islands Forum countries have confirmed their attendance during celebrations marking the RAMSI 10th Anniversary in Honiara next week. More >>
Solomon Islands to Celebrate RAMSI 10th Anniversary
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 3:47 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Solomon Islands Permanent Secretary for RAMSI, Mr. Jeffrey Kauha has confirmed that arrangements are well underway by the Solomon Islands Government, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) ... More >>
Acting IRD Commissioner: Insufficient Tax Awareness
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 4:00 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Acting Commissioner of Inland Revenue, George Tapo has noted with concern the low level of awareness of an important tax change among people who participated in the 2013 SIG RAMSI People’s Survey. More >>
