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. Speaking during the …
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Opposition says PM attempts to save face after ‘secret signing’ was released from Beijing
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSOPPOSITION 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. Hon …
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Factors affecting delay of West Kwaio By-election beyond Electoral Commission’s control
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe 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 …
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MFMR trials juvenile sea cucumber transfer to open reef systems
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe 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 …
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MASI call on Police to respect work of journalists
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe 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. MASI …
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SICCI acknowledges Gov’t on fuel exemption measures taken
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe 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 …
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DevelopmentInfrastructureMalaita ProvincePeople
Reeves Envico mobilise to build three bridges on Auki-Dala road
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThree bridges on the Auki-Dala road in Malaita Province at Koa, Bio 1 and Bio 2, will soon be replaced following the selection of Reeves Envico as the successful bidder …
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Gov’t plans deficit of $972.6 million in 2022 budget
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe 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 …
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Mayor Siapu commends DCGA for 50 percent fuel exemption & support to businesses
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSMayor 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 …
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Are we prepared for 2nd wave? Wale probes gov’t
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSOPPOSITION 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 …