Economy Archive March 2014
Tuamoto Supports Need for Improved Tourism Data Collection
The Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto has echoed his South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) counterpart’s comments underlining the role data and statistics can play in determining a country’s economic direction.
CDF Spending to Be Guided by New Laws: Fanega
The Permanent Secretary of Finance and Treasury, Mr Shadrach Fanega on Friday has confirmed that the implementation of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) will be done in accordance with the requirements of the new Public Financial Management Act (PMFA) and its subsidiary financial instruments.
New Business Model Introduced in Solomon Islands
A new business model has been introduced in Solomon Islands, specifically designed to take account of Melanesian culture.
SIEA Gets SBD$100m to Boost Power Access
The Solomon Islands’ national power utility is getting an extra SBD$100m to improve its power networks for residents.