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By Georgina Maka’a Chief Francis Rerekini is 79 years old. He can build a traditional house with his bare hands, just as his father and grandfather taught him. But he fears the knowledge will die with him. “I never learned these skills in school,” he said, standing beside a traditional…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that Solomon Airlines must undergo serious reforms warning that the government will not keep pouring money into a struggling national carrier without a clear plan. In a high-stakes meeting with the airline’s board and management on Friday, joined by Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo,…
The Government and Opposition have publicly welcomed investigations into the 33 controversial bauxite shipments from West Rennell, even as sharp differences emerge over how the probe should be conducted.  The Ministry of Mines,Energy and Rural Electrification has endorsed Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare’s support for the investigation. Sogavare was Prime Minister…
It’s great to be back in the Hapi Isles after Prime Minister Wale’s full ceremonial visit to Australia a fortnight ago. The Australian people – from our Prime Minister to the excited gaggle of primary school students at Parliament – were thrilled to host Prime Minister Wale and his senior…
by Georgina Maka’a  Minister of Finance and Treasury Gordon Darcy Lilo has praised the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for its role in keeping the economy stable and serving the nation with dedication. Speaking at CBSI’s 50th anniversary celebration, Lilo said 50 years is a milestone worth celebrating –…
by Georgina Maka’a Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has called for the return of the National Bank of Solomon Islands (NBSI). He was speaking today at the 50th anniversary of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). NBSI was established in 1981as a joint-venture between the Commonwealth Bank of Australia…
Solomon Islanders must be active partners in development, not passive observers of government, Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu declared during celebrations marking the 77th Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III at the National Stadium in Honiara last Friday. “Democracy is not a spectator sport,” the Governor-General said. “The…
The Government has rejected Opposition claims that the Prime Minister misled the public over cancellation of Gold Dealer Licences, insisting the reform process is on track. This follows the recent statement made by the newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale to the Western Provincial Executive that gold dealer licences had…
The Leader of the Official Opposition Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP says the Prime Minister has misled the public by announcing that licences for all gold dealers have been cancelled, when no lawful cancellation process appears to have been invoked. Under the Mines and Minerals Act, a gold dealer’s licence is…
With the High Commissioner accompanying Prime Minister Wale on his Guest of Government visit to Australia, it was my great pleasure to visit Isabel province this week to take part in Second Appointed Day festivities – and to open a very special project! The new Buala Market, a SBD25.6m project…
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