Government Archive September 2012
Cable System to Improve Internet Service
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved more than US$17 million dollars for the US$60 million Broadband for Development Project, which will build a submarine cable system.
Western Premier Remains Underfire
The Solomon Islands Western Province member for Ward 10, Irrigila on Vella Lavella, Richard Tekefono, says the Western Province Premier, George Lilo has to prove that he has the number to continue to lead the government.
Premier Lilo Called on to Resign
Members of the Western Provincial Executive in Solomon Islands have called for the immediate resignation of its Premier, George Solingi Lilo amid serious allegations against his office.
2012 Budget Under Pressure
The Solomon Islands Finance Minister says the 2012 Budget is under pressure from a lower growth in taxation revenue than was estimated in the original budget.
EU Remains Important Partner
The European Union remains Solomon Islands single largest multilateral development corporation partner.
Public Accounts Concludes Hearing
The Solomon Islands Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has concluded its hearing into the 2012 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2012, ahead of today's commencement of Parliament sitting.
Foreign Affairs Appears Before Public Accounts
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week went before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee requesting an additional $950,000 dollars.
Warning Issued on Counterfeit Notes
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has advised the general public that new counterfeit notes or fake money are once again circulating within the economy.
Pre-Premiers Conference Underway
A three-day Pre-Provincial Premiers Conference began in Honiara this week ahead of the Premiers' Conference proper in Makira-Ulawa Province next Month.
Parliamentary Sitting Date Confirmed
The Solomon Islands National Parliament will meet for the first time this year on September 14th.