Politics Archive January 2017
Concessional Loan Granted for Tina Hydro Project
The Solomon Islands Government has received a grant of US$15 million in concessional loans for its Tina Hydro Project.
PMs Link with Bintang ‘Highly Suspicious’
The Parliamentary Opposition Group says text messages revealing the Prime Ministers connection with Bintang Mining Company Limited has put the integrity of the Prime Minister into serious question.
Cabinet Decision on Bauxite a Disgrace: Opposition
The Parliamentary Opposition Group says the Cabinet’s decision to give zero duty to Bintang Company to export bauxite is not in the best interest of our people and the economy of this country.
Lawyers Issue Warning to SIBC over SIPA Inquiry Reporting
Lawyers of the recently terminated Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer, Collin Yow, have warned the national broadcaster (SIBC) that it should immediately stop any publication of matters regarding Mr Yow and the Commission of Inquiry’s report.
Solomon Islands included in ADFD Clean Energy Project
Four renewable energy projects in the Pacific and Africa have been identified by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).