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BY RICHARD MENANOPO Netball coaches, umpires, officials and other leaders from around the country have been given an opportunity to strengthen their skills through an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Netball Association training programme in Honiara later this month. The Solomon Islands Netball Federation (SINFED) has advised provincial netball associations of the opportunity, with each association encouraged to nominate one or two suitable representatives to take part in the coaching and umpiring sessions. “The programme will provide an important opportunity for netball leaders to strengthen their coaching and umpiring skills while building stronger connections between netball associations in Solomon Islands, the Honiara Netball Association and the ADF Netball Association,” SINFED said. The ADF Netball Association will be in Honiara as part of a Sports Programme scheduled for September 21–25, with netball included among the sports covered during the visit. The netball-specific training sessions are scheduled for September 21–22 and September 24–25 at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS). SINFED said the opportunity is open to coaches, umpires, officials and other netball leaders who are interested and available to participate. However, the ADF team will not travel to the outer islands during the visit, making the nomination of provincial representatives particularly important for associations wishing to benefit from the programme. Provincial netball associations have therefore been encouraged to identify suitable representatives and coordinate their participation in the Honiara-based sessions. The Honiara Netball Association has also welcomed the initiative and encouraged its coaches, umpires and netball leaders to take advantage of the development opportunity. Interested participants seeking further information and coordination can contact SINFED NDO Ms Doris Dolaiasi via phone or WhatsApp on the number provided in the federation’s notice. The programme comes as another opportunity for netball stakeholders to develop their technical capacity, particularly in coaching and umpiring, while strengthening connections between Solomon Islands’ netball community and its regional counterparts. For feedback, contact: mnorichard4@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 来自全国各地的无挡板篮球教练、裁判、官员和其他领导者有机会通过澳大利亚国防军(ADF)无挡板篮球协会的培训项目在霍尼亚拉提升他们的技能。 所罗门群岛无挡板篮球联合会(SINFED)已通知省级无挡板篮球协会这一机会,并鼓励每个协会提名一到两名合适的代表参加教练和裁判培训。 “SINFED表示,该项目将为无挡板篮球领导者提供一个重要机会,以增强他们的教练和裁判技能,同时在所罗门群岛的无挡板篮球协会、霍尼亚拉无挡板篮球协会和ADF无挡板篮球协会之间建立更强的联系。” ADF无挡板篮球协会将在霍尼亚拉进行为期五天的体育项目,计划于9月21日至25日进行,期间将包括无挡板篮球。 无挡板篮球专门培训课程定于9月21日至22日和9月24日至25日在所罗门群岛国家体育学院(SINIS)进行。 SINFED表示,该机会向有兴趣和有空参与的教练、裁判、官员和其他无挡板篮球领导者开放。 然而,ADF团队在访问期间不会前往外岛,因此省级代表的提名对希望从该项目中受益的协会尤为重要。 因此,省级无挡板篮球协会被鼓励识别合适的代表并协调他们参与霍尼亚拉的培训课程。 霍尼亚拉无挡板篮球协会也欢迎这一倡议,并鼓励其教练、裁判和无挡板篮球领导者抓住这一发展机会。 有意参与者如需进一步信息和协调,可通过电话或WhatsApp联系SINFED NDO多里斯·多拉亚西,联系方式见联合会通知。 该项目为无挡板篮球利益相关者提供了另一个机会,以提升他们的技术能力,特别是在教练和裁判方面,同时加强所罗门群岛无挡板篮球社区与其区域同行之间的联系。 如需反馈,请联系:mnorichard4@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA Minister for Mines and Energy Derrick Manu’ari has acknowledged that the ‘first come, first serve’ system in the application process for a mining/prospecting licence is a major weakness that needs to be addressed through legislative reform. Mr Manu’ari made the statement today saying the existing Mines and Minerals Act is outdated and does not adequately reflect the Government’s commitment to giving customary landowners a stronger voice in decisions involving mineral development on their land. Manu’ari said the concerns that have emerged over the current mining process have highlighted weaknesses in the law, particularly the system that allows applications to be considered on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. “We acknowledge that the issue that has arisen illustrates the flaws and weaknesses in the current laws, including the first come, first serve process,” Manu’ari said. He said this is one of the key reasons Government is seeking to bring proposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals legislation before Parliament as soon as possible. The proposed reforms are intended to give greater weight to the views and interests of customary landowners when determining who should be allowed to invest in and develop mineral resources on their land, he said. The reforms would also create opportunities for stronger and more meaningful partnerships between investors and landowners, he said. Manu’ari also clarified the legal position under the existing Mines and Minerals Act (Cap. 42), saying the law does not expressly require the Minerals Board to delay consideration of a Prospecting Licence (PL) application until customary land recording has been completed. He said an objection from a landowner does not automatically cancel or prevent the consideration of a PL application under the current legislation. “The Act establishes a two-stage process. The Board may first assess whether a PL application is acceptable. If acceptable, the Minister issues a Letter of Intent (LOI) subject to the applicant acquiring surface access rights,” he said. “It is following the LOI that section 21 requires identification of the affected landowners or landholding groups and negotiations for surface access.” Manu’ari said Government must clearly distinguish between what the current law provides and what needs to change. He said customary landowners and the wider public must be properly informed about the legal process and warned against misleading interpretations of existing mining legislation. “People and landowners must not be ill-informed. We have a responsibility to explain clearly what the current law provides and, importantly, why reform is necessary,” he said. The Minister said the proposed amendments are therefore critical to strengthen Solomon Islands’ mining regulatory framework. He said reform should ensure customary landowners have a stronger voice in mineral development decisions and greater opportunities to benefit from mining activities taking place on their land. Government’s push for legislative reform comes as concerns continue to grow over how mining applications are processed and the extent to which customary landowners are involved in decisions affecting their traditional land. For Manu’ari, the current controversy has underscored the need to fix the weaknesses in the law rather than relying on a system that may not adequately protect landowner interests. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 矿业和能源部长德里克·马努阿里承认,采矿/勘探许可证申请过程中的‘先到先得’制度是一个主要的弱点,需要通过立法改革来解决。 马努阿里今天发表声明称,现行的矿业和矿产法已经过时,未能充分反映政府在涉及矿产开发的决策中赋予习惯土地所有者更强声音的承诺。 马努阿里表示,当前采矿过程出现的问题突显了法律的弱点,特别是允许申请以‘先到先得’方式进行考虑的制度。 “我们承认,出现的问题表明了现行法律的缺陷和弱点,包括先到先得的过程,”马努阿里说。 他说,这是政府寻求尽快向议会提出矿业和矿产立法修正案的关键原因之一。 拟议的改革旨在在决定谁应被允许投资和开发其土地上的矿产资源时,更加重视习惯土地所有者的观点和利益。 他表示,改革还将为投资者和土地所有者之间建立更强大和更有意义的伙伴关系创造机会。 马努阿里还澄清了现行矿业和矿产法(第42章)下的法律地位,称该法律并未明确要求矿产委员会在习惯土地登记完成之前延迟考虑勘探许可证(PL)申请。 他说,土地所有者的异议并不会自动取消或阻止根据现行立法对PL申请的考虑。 “该法案建立了一个两阶段的过程。委员会可以首先评估PL申请是否可接受。如果可接受,部长将根据申请人获得地面使用权的条件发出意向书(LOI),”他说。 “在发出LOI后,第21条要求识别受影响的土地所有者或土地持有群体,并进行地面使用权的谈判。” 马努阿里表示,政府必须明确区分现行法律规定的内容和需要改变的内容。 他说,习惯土地所有者和更广泛的公众必须被正确告知法律程序,并警惕对现有采矿立法的误导性解释。 “人们和土地所有者不应被误导。我们有责任清楚地解释现行法律的规定,以及为什么改革是必要的,”他说。 部长表示,拟议的修正案因此对加强所罗门群岛的采矿监管框架至关重要。 他说,改革应确保习惯土地所有者在矿产开发决策中拥有更强的发言权,并获得更多从在其土地上进行的采矿活动中受益的机会。 政府推动立法改革的背景是,关于采矿申请的处理方式以及习惯土地所有者在影响其传统土地的决策中参与的程度的担忧持续增加。 对马努阿里而言,当前的争议突显了修复法律缺陷的必要性,而不是依赖一个可能无法充分保护土地所有者利益的制度。 照片来源:NPSI 如需反馈,请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY RICHARD MENANOPO Solomon Islands U-19 men’s side has marched into the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Championship after overcoming host Samoa 2-0 in their final group match yesterday at the Samoa Football Headquarters in Apia. The victory secured the Solomon Islands’ place in Friday’s semi-final, but the players were quick to acknowledge that the win did not come easily against a determined home side. Speaking to OFC Media after the match, Solomon Islands players Steward Apaniai and Wilkinson Siosi credited teamwork, communication and mutual support for helping the side secure the crucial three points. “It was a really hard match because Samoa wanted to win at least one match in this tournament,” Siosi said. He added that the Solomon Islands players stayed together and supported one another throughout the contest. “As boys, we worked together, supported each other, and communicated well. That is how we achieved these three points,” Siosi said. For Apaniai, the result is a reward for the team’s collective effort after a demanding encounter. “First I would like to thank the Almighty for giving strength to us boys in the game today,” Apaniai said. “Regarding the performance of the team today, we really worked hard to fight for three points. Working together as a team, we achieved this victory today,” he added. With the group stage now completed, attention has immediately shifted to the semi-final, where the young Solomon Islands side will have little time to rest before returning to action on Friday. Apaniai said the team will use the short turnaround to identify areas that needed improvement, while also taking personal responsibility for his own performance. “For the next game, I need to improve myself in all areas on the field, including my tactics. I need to work on my mistakes from today,” he said. Siosi echoed the same message, saying the team will review its performance against Samoa before preparing for the knockout stage. “Qualifying for the semi-final was not easy, but we will go back, review the mistakes we made today, and improve for the semi-final,” Siosi said. The players also used the opportunity to acknowledge the support of Solomon Islands fans, both those who travelled to watch the team and those following from home. Apaniai thanks supporters for their encouragement and prayers, while Siosi also expressed his appreciation for the continued backing. “To all the supporters back home, thank you for your prayers. See you in the next game. Go Solo, go!” Apaniai said. The 2-0 victory over Samoa concludes Solomon Islands’ group-stage campaign and sends the side into Friday’s semi-final with a place in the tournament final now within reach. Photo credit: OFC Media For feedback, contact: mnorichard4@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 所罗门群岛U-19男子队在昨天于阿皮亚的萨摩亚足球总部进行的最后小组赛中以2-0战胜东道主萨摩亚,成功晋级OFC U-19锦标赛半决赛。 这场胜利确保了所罗门群岛在周五的半决赛中的位置,但球员们迅速承认,这场胜利并不是轻而易举的,面对的是一支决心取胜的主队。 在比赛后接受OFC媒体采访时,所罗门群岛球员斯图尔特·阿帕尼亚和威尔金森·西奥西将团队合作、沟通和相互支持归功于帮助球队获得关键的三分。 “这是一场非常艰难的比赛,因为萨摩亚希望在本次比赛中至少赢得一场比赛,”西奥西说。 他补充说,所罗门群岛的球员在比赛中始终团结一致,互相支持。 “作为队员,我们一起工作,互相支持,沟通良好。这就是我们获得这三分的原因,”西奥西说。 对于阿帕尼亚来说,这个结果是球队在艰苦比赛后共同努力的回报。 “首先,我要感谢全能的上帝给予我们在比赛中的力量,”阿帕尼亚说。 “关于今天球队的表现,我们真的很努力争取三分。作为一个团队合作,我们今天取得了胜利,”他补充道。 随着小组赛的结束,注意力立即转向半决赛,年轻的所罗门群岛队将在周五再次出战,几乎没有时间休息。 阿帕尼亚表示,球队将利用短暂的休息时间来识别需要改进的地方,同时也对自己的表现承担个人责任。 “在下一场比赛中,我需要在场上的各个方面提高自己,包括战术。我需要改正今天的错误,”他说。 西奥西也表达了同样的观点,表示球队将在准备淘汰赛阶段之前回顾与萨摩亚的表现。 “晋级半决赛并不容易,但我们会回去,回顾今天的错误,并为半决赛做好准备,”西奥西说。 球员们还借此机会感谢所罗门群岛的球迷,无论是前来观看比赛的球迷,还是在家中关注比赛的球迷。 阿帕尼亚感谢支持者的鼓励和祈祷,而西奥西也表达了对持续支持的感激。 “对所有在家支持的人,感谢你们的祈祷。下场比赛见。加油,所罗门!”阿帕尼亚说。 以2-0战胜萨摩亚的胜利结束了所罗门群岛的小组赛征程,并将球队送入周五的半决赛,距离锦标赛决赛的席位已近在咫尺。 照片来源:OFC媒体 如需反馈,请联系:mnorichard4@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY RODRICK DESURI AUKI The Land Use Forum establishment workshop held yesterday at the Baha’i Centre in Auki, Malaita Province, aims to help provinces strengthen their planning and decision-making for the future. This was highlighted by Deputy Director of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Meteorology (MECDM), under the Environment Conservation Division and the Enhancing Resilient Ecosystems and Representative Protected Areas in Solomon Islands (EREPA) programme, Trevor Maeda, during the closing of the workshop yesterday. Mr Maeda said the establishment of the Land Use Forum will provide provincial-level oversight, governance and strategic direction for planning, risk management and wider engagement in sectors related to natural resources. He commended participants for their active participation and contributions during the workshop, saying their involvement is a positive sign of a willingness to work together moving forward. “Your views and opinions raised during the workshop are very important and have been noted and taken into consideration as the ministry moves forward with you,” he said. “This workshop is not to benefit anyone else, but it will help us all in moving forward and making good decisions for our future generations,” Mr Maeda said. During the workshop, participants were divided into two groups and given the opportunity to develop draft frameworks for provincial land forums. The group discussions focused on how the forums could be established, how they will operate and be governed, the roles of different sectors, and who will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the forums. The workshop concluded with participants having contributed to the development of ideas and recommendations that aim to establish effective Land Use Forums at the provincial level. Mr Maeda said the contributions made during the workshop will provide an important foundation for continued discussions and future planning. For feedback, contact: rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:罗德里克·德苏里 奥基 昨天在马莱塔省的巴哈伊中心举行的土地使用论坛建立研讨会,旨在帮助各省加强其未来的规划和决策。 这一点在环境、气候变化和气象部(MECDM)环境保护司的副主任特雷弗·迈达在昨天研讨会结束时强调。 迈达先生表示,土地使用论坛的建立将为省级的监督、治理和战略方向提供支持,以便在与自然资源相关的领域进行规划、风险管理和更广泛的参与。 他对参与者在研讨会中的积极参与和贡献表示赞赏,称他们的参与是共同向前发展的积极信号。 “您在研讨会中提出的观点和意见非常重要,已被记录并在部委向前推进时予以考虑,”他说。 “这次研讨会不是为了让其他人受益,而是将帮助我们所有人向前发展,为我们的后代做出良好的决策,”迈达先生说。 在研讨会期间,参与者被分成两个小组,并有机会制定省级土地论坛的草案框架。 小组讨论集中在如何建立论坛、论坛的运作和治理方式、不同部门的角色,以及谁将负责监督和支持论坛。 研讨会结束时,参与者为建立有效的省级土地使用论坛贡献了想法和建议。 迈达先生表示,研讨会中提出的贡献将为后续讨论和未来规划提供重要基础。 如需反馈,请联系:rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY RODRICK DESURI AUKI The Malaita Provincial Government’s Social Services Division has questioned how effective the province’s land ordinance is in guiding land management and serving the people of Malaita. The concern was raised by Social Services Division representative Eddie Omokirio during a one-day Land Use Forum discussion and workshop held at the Baha’i Centre in Auki yesterday. Mr Omokirio said for a provincial land ordinance to effectively safeguard land and support development, it must be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changing circumstances. “Like we here, I don’t see the executive updating the land ordinance frequently. “And you imagine, for how many years now, this hasn’t been updated. We still use the old ones,” Mr Omokirio said. He said there appears to be very limited progress in reviewing provincial legislation relating to natural resources and land management. “As I could think, it may be one or two, but it is the fisheries sector. Thanks to Provincial Fisheries Management,” he said. A provincial land ordinance is a localised law enacted by a provincial assembly or local government body to regulate land use, resource management and, where applicable, matters relating to customary land within its administrative boundaries. The issue comes as Malaita continues to address challenges surrounding customary land management, land security and development. Rather than focusing solely on introducing a new standalone land ordinance, Malaita Province has also been working with the national government to implement the Customary Land Recording Framework. The framework aims to improve the recording and recognition of customary land interests, strengthen land security and help reduce disputes. The discussions highlighted the importance of keeping provincial laws and ordinances relevant, particularly as Malaita faces increasing demands for secure land management, economic development and protection of customary rights. Mr Omokirio said regular review and updating of the province’s land laws will be important if they are to effectively guide development and protect the interests of Malaita’s people. For feedback, contact: rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:RODRICK DESURI AUKI 马莱塔省政府社会服务部质疑该省的土地条例在指导土地管理和服务马莱塔人民方面的有效性。 这一担忧是在昨天于Auki的巴哈伊中心举行的一天土地使用论坛讨论和研讨会上,由社会服务部代表Eddie Omokirio提出的。 Omokirio先生表示,为了有效保护土地并支持发展,省级土地条例必须定期审查和更新,以反映变化的情况。 “就像我们在这里,我没有看到行政部门频繁更新土地条例。 “你想想,这已经多少年没有更新了。我们仍然使用旧的条例,”Omokirio先生说。 他说,在审查与自然资源和土地管理相关的省级立法方面,似乎进展非常有限。 “我能想到的可能只有一两个,但这是渔业部门。多亏了省级渔业管理,”他说。 省级土地条例是由省议会或地方政府机构颁布的地方性法律,用于规范土地使用、资源管理,以及在适用的情况下,涉及其行政边界内的习惯土地事务。 这一问题出现之际,马莱塔仍在应对与习惯土地管理、土地安全和发展相关的挑战。 马莱塔省不仅专注于引入新的独立土地条例,还与国家政府合作实施习惯土地记录框架。 该框架旨在改善习惯土地权益的记录和认可,加强土地安全,并帮助减少争议。 讨论强调了保持省级法律和条例相关性的重要性,特别是随着马莱塔面临对安全土地管理、经济发展和保护习惯权利的日益需求。 Omokirio先生表示,定期审查和更新省级土地法律将是重要的,以便有效指导发展并保护马莱塔人民的利益。 如需反馈,请联系:rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY TONY IROGA PRIME Minister Matthew Wale has revealed that the proposed roll-out of free education from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through to Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and TAFE carries an additional estimated cost of $1.1 billion. Mr Wale made the revelation in Parliament yesterday when he moved for the House to adjourn sine die, saying the Government has serious concerns about some of the assumptions and foundations used in the costing. “We have a total costing that the ministry had given, which is $1.1 billion of extra money just for the free education roll-out from ECE to SINU and TAFE. “We have serious questions on some of the premise, the foundations of the costing, and so we have given back to the sector, ministry and plus the sector to look at it so that what is going in the budget is what we see as realistic and reasonable and the administrative tools and instruments to implement,” Mr Wale said. Wale said the Government is waiting for the ministry and relevant sectors to review the figures before the matter returns to Parliament. “Once we are clear on it, we will have a bipartisan discussion about what is in and what is not in before it comes back to the House,” he said. PM Wale also praised the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), saying the committee plays an important role in parliamentary oversight. “I am really pleased with the efficiency with which the Chairman runs the Public Accounts committee,” Wale said. He said sufficient time must be provided for the PAC to scrutinise the budget and for ministries to appear before the committee to explain their work programmes. “We want to forward the budget and have ample time for the PAC to do its work and for the ministries to come and explain their work programmes,” he said. Wale said the PAC’s work should not be viewed as partisan politics but as an essential function of Parliament. “It is not partisan politics or anything like that. It is an essential core function of parliamentary oversight and we must embrace it,” he said. He also calls for stronger parliamentary scrutiny of new Government policies, saying ministers responsible for policy changes should appear before the PAC to explain the reasons behind those changes. “When there are policy shifts, the minister should come and sit down before the PAC Committee because the minister is in charge of the policy,” Wale said. “When the policy is bedded down and just ongoing, the officials can answer, but when there is new policy, it needs to be the policy head that explains the shift and policy.” Wale said such a process will allow more issues to be dealt with at the PAC level before the budget reaches the Committee of Supply. He also said he hopes Parliament will reconvene before Christmas after ministries are given sufficient time to finalise the budget process. “I did not want to wish everyone Christmas because I am hoping we will come before Christmas. “I am just giving time for the ministries to finalise the budget process to come to a conclusion and hope that we will come back before Christmas,” Wale said. Wale then moved that the current meeting of Parliament be concluded and the House adjourn sine die. “Therefore, I move that at the adjournment of Parliament on Monday, 7th September 2026, the present meeting shall be concluded and Parliament shall then stand adjourned sine die,” he said. Photo: Supplied For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:TONY IROGA 总理马修·瓦尔(Matthew Wale)透露,从幼儿教育(ECE)到所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)和TAFE的免费教育计划预计将增加约11亿美元的额外成本。 瓦尔先生在昨天的国会中提出这一消息时,要求国会休会,表示政府对一些假设和成本基础存在严重担忧。 “我们有一个总成本,部门提供的,是11亿美元,仅用于从ECE到SINU和TAFE的免费教育推广。 “我们对一些前提和成本基础有严重问题,因此我们已将其反馈给相关部门和部门,以便确保预算中所列的内容是我们认为现实和合理的,以及实施所需的行政工具和手段,”瓦尔先生说。 瓦尔表示,政府正在等待相关部门和部门审查这些数字,然后再将此事提交国会。 “我们一旦明确,就会进行两党讨论,讨论哪些内容在预算中,哪些不在预算中,”他说。 瓦尔总理还赞扬了公共账户委员会(PAC)的工作,称该委员会在国会监督中发挥着重要作用。 “我对主席高效地运作公共账户委员会感到非常高兴,”瓦尔说。 他说,必须为PAC提供足够的时间来审查预算,并让各部门出席委员会,解释他们的工作计划。 “我们希望推进预算,并为PAC提供充足的时间来完成其工作,让各部门来解释他们的工作计划,”他说。 瓦尔表示,PAC的工作不应被视为党派政治,而是国会的一个基本职能。 “这不是党派政治或其他任何事情。这是国会监督的一个基本核心职能,我们必须接受它,”他说。 他还呼吁对新政府政策进行更强有力的国会审查,表示负责政策变更的部长应出席PAC,解释这些变更背后的原因。 “当政策发生变化时,部长应出席PAC委员会,因为部长负责该政策,”瓦尔说。 “当政策已经落实并持续进行时,官员可以回答,但当有新政策时,需要政策负责人来解释变化和政策。” 瓦尔表示,这一过程将允许在预算提交给供应委员会之前,在PAC层面处理更多问题。 他还表示,希望国会在圣诞节之前重新召开,给各部门足够的时间来完成预算流程。 “我不想祝大家圣诞快乐,因为我希望我们能在圣诞节之前回来。 “我只是给各部门时间来完成预算流程,以便达成结论,并希望我们能在圣诞节之前回来,”瓦尔说。 随后,瓦尔提出在2026年9月7日国会休会时,当前会议应结束,国会将休会。 “因此,我提议在2026年9月7日国会休会时,当前会议应结束,国会将休会,”他说。 照片:提供 如需反馈,请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY CHARLES STENNETT Twenty-two educational institutions in West Makira Constituency (WMC) will be receiving 3000-litre water tanks each worth $100,000 through a funding from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Thanking the PRC for the assistance during a ceremony last week, WMC Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Selwyn Aharo described the assistance as placing the health, dignity and future of children at the forefront of their development assistance. “Your willingness to extend this financial grant directly addresses one of our most critical needs and by funding these water tanks, you have chosen to place the health, dignity, and future of our children at the very forefront of your development assistance,” Mr Aharo said. He acknowledged that while water is life, clean drinking water and accessibility is the foundation to children’s education. “Water is life, but clean water in our schools is the bedrock of education. We cannot expect our students to thrive, focus, and excel if they do not have access to basic, clean drinking water and sanitation. By prioritizing the education sector through this grant, the PRC is directly investing in the human capital of our constituency. This support ensures that our schools remain safe, healthy, and hygienic environments where our future leaders can grow,” Aharo said. Under this funding, WMC is supplying water tanks to six secondary schools, thirteen primary schools and one Vocational Training center. Aharo said the assistance supports the entire spectrum of the local learning ecosystem. “Whether it is our young children starting their primary education or our youth gaining valuable vocational skills at the RTC, this project leaves no one behind,” the CDO said. Attending the ceremony were the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification and MP for West Makira Constituency, Derrick Manuari as guest of honour, representatives of PRC, MID and schools’ receiving the water tanks. For feedback, contact: charsstennett@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:CHARLES STENNETT 西马基拉选区(WMC)的22所教育机构将通过中华人民共和国(PRC)的资助,每所获得价值10万所罗门元的3000升水箱。 在上周的一个仪式上,WMC选区发展官(CDO)Selwyn Aharo感谢PRC的援助,称这一援助将儿童的健康、尊严和未来置于其发展援助的最前沿。 “你们愿意提供这笔财政资助,直接解决了我们最迫切的需求,通过资助这些水箱,你们选择将儿童的健康、尊严和未来放在你们发展援助的最前沿,”Aharo先生说。 他承认,虽然水是生命,但干净的饮用水和可及性是儿童教育的基础。 “水是生命,但我们学校的干净水是教育的基石。如果我们的学生没有基本的干净饮用水和卫生设施,我们不能指望他们茁壮成长、专注和优秀。通过优先考虑教育部门的这一资助,PRC正在直接投资于我们选区的人力资本。这一支持确保我们的学校保持安全、健康和卫生的环境,让我们的未来领导者得以成长,”Aharo说。 根据这项资助,WMC将向六所中学、十三所小学和一个职业培训中心提供水箱。 Aharo表示,这一援助支持了当地学习生态系统的整个范围。 “无论是我们的小孩开始他们的小学教育,还是我们的年轻人在RTC获得宝贵的职业技能,这个项目都没有让任何人掉队,”CDO说。 出席仪式的有矿业、能源和农村电气化部长及西马基拉选区议员Derrick Manuari作为贵宾,PRC、MID和接受水箱的学校代表。 如需反馈,请联系:charsstennett@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA The importance of reading and writing will be highlighted at the National Trade Show this week as Solomon Islands joins the world to mark International Literacy Day. The celebration will be held at the National Trade Show tomorrow, September 9 under the 2026 theme, “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity”, a statement by Solomon Islands Teachers Association of Government (SITAG) yesterday said. International Literacy Day has been observed globally since 1967, when the United Nations designated September 8 as a special day to promote literacy and highlight its importance to individuals, communities and national development. This year’s theme closely aligns with the National Trade Show theme, “Innovating Today for a Sustainable Greater Solomon Islands Tomorrow.” Organisers said the two themes share a common focus on building a better and more sustainable future for Solomon Islands through knowledge, skills and innovation. The International Literacy Day programme is being organised by the Community Education and Skills for Independence (COESI), Literacy Association of Solomon Islands (LASI), Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and Solomon Islands Teachers Association of Government (SITAG). The programme will showcase literacy activities being carried out across the country and highlight how literacy education is changing the lives of Solomon Islanders. Literacy classes are available for children, young people and adults, with lessons delivered in local languages, Solomon Islands Pijin and English. Organisers said learning to read and write can build confidence, improve people’s sense of self-worth and encourage them to continue learning. Literacy also helps people to access important information, develop employment skills, understand environmental issues and participate more effectively in community discussions and decision-making. It also enables people to read religious materials, including the Bible, while gaining knowledge that can contribute to improved livelihoods and opportunities. The organisers said literacy remains an important foundation for national development, benefiting not only individuals and families but also communities, the environment and the country’s future prosperity. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the celebration at the National Trade Show and learn more about literacy programmes and their impact across Solomon Islands. Those unable to attend can also follow the event through the National Trade Show’s Facebook page. The celebration will highlight the message that literacy empowers people, strengthens communities and contributes to a more prosperous and sustainable Solomon Islands. For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:DOUGLAS VAHIA 本周,在所罗门群岛庆祝国际识字日之际,国家贸易展将突出阅读和写作的重要性。 庆祝活动将于明天9月9日在国家贸易展上举行,主题为“为人民、地球和繁荣的识字”,这是所罗门群岛教师协会(SITAG)昨天发布的声明中提到的。 自1967年联合国将9月8日指定为促进识字和强调其对个人、社区和国家发展的重要性以来,国际识字日已在全球范围内得到庆祝。 今年的主题与国家贸易展的主题“今天创新,为可持续的更大所罗门群岛明天”密切相关。 组织者表示,这两个主题共同关注通过知识、技能和创新为所罗门群岛建设一个更好和更可持续的未来。 国际识字日的活动由社区教育与独立技能(COESI)、所罗门群岛识字协会(LASI)、教育与人力资源发展部和所罗门群岛教师协会(SITAG)共同组织。 该活动将展示全国范围内开展的识字活动,并强调识字教育如何改变所罗门群岛人民的生活。 识字课程面向儿童、年轻人和成年人,课程以当地语言、所罗门群岛皮钦语和英语授课。 组织者表示,学习阅读和写作可以增强信心,提高人们的自我价值感,并鼓励他们继续学习。 识字还帮助人们获取重要信息,发展就业技能,理解环境问题,更有效地参与社区讨论和决策。 它还使人们能够阅读宗教材料,包括《圣经》,同时获得可以改善生计和机会的知识。 组织者表示,识字仍然是国家发展的重要基础,不仅使个人和家庭受益,也使社区、环境和国家的未来繁荣受益。 鼓励公众参加国家贸易展的庆祝活动,了解更多关于识字项目及其在所罗门群岛的影响。 无法参加的人也可以通过国家贸易展的Facebook页面关注活动。 庆祝活动将强调识字赋予人们权力,加强社区,并为更繁荣和可持续的所罗门群岛做出贡献的信息。 如需反馈,请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY CHARLES STENNETT Parliament has passed a resolution that provides the constitutional authority for Government to continue expenditure required to maintain public services at the commencement of the 2027 financial year while the 2027 Appropriation Bill is being prepared and considered by Parliament. Government used its numbers yesterday to steamroll the motion through parliament amid protest by the leaders of Opposition and Independent, and Public Accounts Committee for it to be withdrawn. Minister for Finance and Treasury Rexon Ramofafia moved the motion in Parliament yesterday to issue monies from the Consolidated Fund to meet necessary public expenditure pending the coming into operation of the Appropriation Bill 2027 and give the Government sufficient time to complete the preparation of the 2027 Budget estimates and the Appropriation Bill. The resolution sought to ensure the continued provision of public services at a level not exceeding that of the previous financial year, for a period of up to four months from the beginning of the 2027 financial year, or until the Appropriation Act 2027 comes into operation, whichever occurs earlier, Parliament explained in a statement yesterday. Parliament said that in moving the Motion, Ramofafia explained that the Government intends to approach the preparation of the 2027 Budget differently and requires sufficient time to undertake the necessary preparations. Ramofafia said the Government wants to do things differently, emphasising the need for adequate time to prepare the 2027 Appropriation Bill, which he indicated will involve a significantly larger set of budget estimates compared with previous appropriations. Leader of Opposition Manasseh Sogavare, Leader of Independent Peter Shanel Agovaka, and the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Paul Bosawai, all called on the Finance Minister to withdraw the Motion. Their concerns raised during the debate centred on the proposed duration and the need for Parliament to maintain appropriate scrutiny and oversight of public expenditure through the annual appropriation process. However, when put to the vote, the Motion was passed by the National Parliament. The ‘aye’ outnumbered the ‘no’ votes. Parliament is now adjourned sine die or until a date is set for the next meeting. For feedback, contact: charsstennett@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:CHARLES STENNETT 国会通过了一项决议,为政府在2027财年开始时继续支出所需的公共服务提供宪法授权,同时准备和审议2027年拨款法案。 政府昨天利用其人数在国会中强行通过这一动议,尽管反对派和独立派领导人以及公共账户委员会要求撤回该动议。 财政与财政部长Rexon Ramofafia在国会中提出动议,要求从综合基金中拨款,以满足必要的公共支出,待2027年拨款法案生效,并给予政府足够的时间完成2027年预算估算和拨款法案的准备。 该决议旨在确保在2027财年开始后的四个月内,公共服务的提供水平不超过上一财年的水平,或直到2027年拨款法案生效,以先发生者为准,国会在昨天的声明中解释道。 国会表示,在提出动议时,Ramofafia解释了政府打算以不同的方式准备2027年预算,并需要足够的时间进行必要的准备。 Ramofafia表示,政府希望以不同的方式进行,强调需要足够的时间来准备2027年拨款法案,他指出这将涉及与以往拨款相比显著更大的预算估算。 反对派领袖Manasseh Sogavare、独立派领袖Peter Shanel Agovaka以及公共账户委员会主席Paul Bosawai都呼吁财政部长撤回动议。 他们在辩论中提出的担忧集中在提议的持续时间以及国会在年度拨款过程中保持适当审查和监督公共支出的必要性。 然而,在投票时,该动议获得国会通过,“赞成”票超过“反对”票。 国会现在已休会,或直到下次会议日期确定。 如需反馈,请联系:charsstennett@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Government set to lose revenue amid decision to respect Bills & Legislation Committee recommendation to delay minerals resources bill BY TONY IROGA Government is projected to forego around $1 billion in revenue after it chose to respect the Bills and Legislative Committee’s recommendation to delay the minerals resources bill. In a rare show of good governance and leadership, GREAT government has decided to delay proposed amendments to the Bill and allow consultations to be carried out. The amendments outline one of government’s main revenue sources, and would have given much needed revenue to fund the reforms which GREAT is pushing for. Speaking during the sine die motion in Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Matthew Wale said Government accepts the Bills Committee’s recommendation to allow further consultation before proceeding with the amendments. “We respect the view of the Bills Committee and have accepted it, to allow further consultation over the next two months or so,” he said. The Prime Minister said the additional consultations will also cover concerns raised in petitions submitted by landowners of Gold Ridge. Despite the projected revenue loss, Wale said Government respects the committee’s recommendation and is prepared to use the additional time to consult further on the proposed amendments. Wale also told Parliament that Government intends to recall Parliament before the end of the year if possible to consider and pass the 2027 National Budget. He said, however, that the sine die adjournment will give the Government flexibility if the budget process takes longer than expected. “If it is next month or the following months, we will come back, but if it is also January or February, we will still come back,” Wale said. He stressed that the adjournment is not aimed at avoiding parliamentary scrutiny. Instead, he said, Government needs sufficient time to complete important work before Parliament resumes. “We want to give ourselves the adequate time to be able to get these important instruments in place and then we come back,” he said. Wale also praised the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), describing parliamentary financial oversight as an essential function. “It is not partisan politics or anything like that. It is an essential core function of parliamentary oversight and we must embrace it,” he said. He said ministries should be given adequate time to appear before the PAC and explain their programmes, particularly when introducing new Government policies. Wale said Government remains committed to parliamentary oversight while using the adjournment period to complete its legislative and budget priorities. Photo: Supplied For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
政府在决定尊重法案与立法委员会的建议,推迟矿产资源法案后,预计将损失约10亿美元的收入。 在一次罕见的良好治理和领导力的表现中,伟大政府决定推迟对法案的拟议修正,并允许进行咨询。 这些修正案概述了政府的主要收入来源之一,并将为伟大政府推动的改革提供急需的资金。 在昨天国会的休会动议中,总理马修·瓦尔表示,政府接受法案委员会的建议,允许在继续进行修正之前进行进一步咨询。 “我们尊重法案委员会的意见,并已接受,允许在接下来的两个月左右进行进一步咨询,”他说。 总理表示,额外的咨询还将涵盖金岭土地所有者提交的请愿书中提出的担忧。 尽管预计会损失收入,瓦尔表示政府尊重委员会的建议,并准备利用额外的时间进一步咨询拟议的修正案。 瓦尔还告诉国会,政府打算在年底之前召回国会(如果可能的话),以审议和通过2027年国家预算。 然而,他表示,休会将给予政府灵活性,以防预算流程比预期更长。 “如果是下个月或接下来的几个月,我们会回来,但如果是1月或2月,我们仍会回来,”瓦尔说。 他强调,休会并不是为了避免国会的审查。 相反,他表示,政府需要足够的时间来完成重要工作,然后国会恢复。 “我们希望给自己足够的时间来完成这些重要的工作,然后再回来,”他说。 瓦尔还赞扬了公共账户委员会(PAC)的工作,称国会的财政监督是一个基本职能。 “这不是党派政治或其他任何事情。这是国会监督的一个基本核心职能,我们必须接受它,”他说。 他说,各部门应获得足够的时间出席PAC,解释他们的项目,特别是在引入新政府政策时。 瓦尔表示,政府在利用休会期间完成其立法和预算优先事项的同时,仍然致力于国会监督。 照片:提供 如需反馈,请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
by Georgina Maka’a “It’s not my intention to cause fear. I made a very stupid mistake.” These were the words... The post ‘I Made a Stupid Mistake’: Australian Man Remanded After Honiara Armed Threat Incident appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
作者:Georgina Maka’a “我并不想造成恐惧。我犯了一个非常愚蠢的错误。”这些是...... 该文章最初发布于 In-depth Solomons。
PM Wale says Bloody Ridge must preserve wartime history, honour the fallen and serve as a place of remembrance and peace. Prime Minister Mathew Wale today participated in national commemorations at the Bloody Ridge National Historical Park, Guadalcanal, marking 84 years since the decisive battles of the Guadalcanal Campaign during the Second World War. In [...] The post PM Wale: Bloody Ridge Must Be a Place of Remembrance and Reconciliation appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
瓦莱总理表示,血腥山脊必须保留战争历史,纪念阵亡者,并作为纪念与和平的场所。今天,马修·瓦莱总理参加了在瓜达尔卡纳尔的血腥山脊国家历史公园举行的全国纪念活动,纪念第二次世界大战瓜达尔卡纳尔战役的决定性战斗84周年。在 [...] 该文章最初发布于 Tavuli News (Solomon Islands)。
BY TONY IROGA Leader of the official Opposition Group, Manasseh Sogavare has questioned whether the Government has made adequate financial and policy preparations to implement its flagship Free Education policy nationwide in 2027. Mr Sogavare raised the issue in Parliament today while contributing to the motion on the resolution moved by the Minister of Finance and Treasury and MP for Fataleka, Rexon Ramofafia. He said the Government’s own statements indicate that its implementation will require additional funding and significant preparations. Sogavare added that these preparations include classrooms, teachers, laboratories and adequate teaching and learning resources. “Free Education is not a policy that can be delivered simply by continuing the expenditure of the previous year,” he said. Sogavare said the policy will require a new appropriation, a clear policy framework, full costing, recurrent financing and proper implementation arrangements. The Opposition leader said the implementation will involve education authorities, school boards, church-run schools, provincial authorities, teachers, parents and students. He also warned that parents should not be led to believe that nationwide Free Education will automatically begin in January 2027 if the necessary funding has not been approved through the 2027 Budget. He said existing education services and programmes could continue under the interim authority, but a major new nationwide policy will require appropriate parliamentary funding. “Parents across Solomon Islands are listening closely. Many have already begun to make decisions about the education of their children for 2027. They need certainty, not slogans,” Sogavare said. He said parents need clear answers on what exactly will be covered under the policy which include whether tuition, boarding, transport, uniforms and learning materials will be covered. Sogavare also questioned whether schools will receive grants on time and whether there will be enough classrooms, teachers and teaching materials to support the policy. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:托尼·伊罗加 官方反对派领导人马纳塞·索加瓦雷质疑政府是否为2027年在全国范围内实施其旗舰免费教育政策做好了充分的财务和政策准备。 索加瓦雷先生今天在议会中提出了这一问题,参与了财政与财政部长及法塔莱卡区议员雷克森·拉莫法菲亚提出的动议。 他说,政府自己的声明表明,其实施将需要额外的资金和重大准备。 索加瓦雷补充说,这些准备包括教室、教师、实验室以及足够的教学和学习资源。 “免费教育不是一个可以通过继续前一年的支出简单实现的政策,”他说。 索加瓦雷表示,该政策将需要新的拨款、明确的政策框架、全面的成本核算、经常性融资和适当的实施安排。 反对派领导人表示,实施将涉及教育当局、学校董事会、教会办学、地方当局、教师、家长和学生。 他还警告说,如果必要的资金没有通过2027年预算获得批准,家长不应被误导相信全国范围内的免费教育将在2027年1月自动开始。 他说,现有的教育服务和项目可以在临时管理下继续,但一项重大的全国性新政策将需要适当的议会资金。 “所罗门群岛的家长们正在密切关注。许多人已经开始为2027年孩子的教育做出决定。他们需要确定性,而不是口号,”索加瓦雷说。 他说,家长需要明确的答案,关于政策下具体将涵盖哪些内容,包括学费、住宿、交通、校服和学习材料是否会被涵盖。 索加瓦雷还质疑学校是否会及时收到拨款,以及是否会有足够的教室、教师和教学材料来支持该政策。 照片来源:NPSI 反馈请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Captain fires Solomon Islands into semi-finals and seals Group A top spot in Apia BY RICHARD MENANOPO Solomon Islands captain Jayroll Patty struck twice as the Solomon Islands U-19 men’s team secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over host Samoa today to finish top of Group A at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia. Patty delivered at crucial moments, scoring once in each half to settle a competitive encounter at the Samoa Football HQ and send Solomon Islands through to Friday’s semi-finals. OFC Media reported that Patty opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing into the bottom-right corner with his left foot after being set up by Wilkenson Siosi. The captain then completed his brace in the 90th minute, breaking into the penalty area before rounding the Samoan goalkeeper to put the result beyond doubt. The two goals take Patty’s tournament tally to five in his last two matches, following the hat-trick he scored in Solomon Islands’ previous outing against New Caledonia. The victory also means Solomon Islands have topped their group for the third time in six editions of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, according to OFC Media. Despite controlling much of the match, Solomon Islands were made to work for the result as Samoa showed plenty of fight in front of their home supporters. Solomon Islands played in good pace while Samoa relied on strong encouragement from the home crowd. The hosts also created opportunities, with one of their best chances coming in the first half when a shot struck the left post. Solomon Islands led 1-0 at the break before continuing to press for a second goal after the restart. Samoa’s goalkeeper was also called into action to deny another Solomon Islands attempt, while the Junior Bilikiki continued to threaten from set pieces and open play. The second goal finally arrived late, with Patty again finding the decisive touch to cap a strong individual performance and secure all three points. OFC Media described the result as enough to send Solomon Islands into the semi-finals, where they will face the runner-up from Group B on Friday. New Caledonia also booked their place in the last four after thrashing Papua New Guinea 7-0 earlier in the day, finishing alongside Solomon Islands as Group A’s two semi-finalists. For Solomon Islands, attention now turns to the knockout stage and another step towards their ambition of reaching the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek For feedback, contact: mnorichard4@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
队长引领所罗门群岛进入半决赛,并锁定阿皮亚A组头名 作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 所罗门群岛队长杰罗尔·帕蒂今天在所罗门群岛U-19男子队以2-0战胜东道主萨摩亚的比赛中打入两球,确保他们在阿皮亚的OFC U-19男子锦标赛中以A组第一名结束。 帕蒂在关键时刻发威,上半场和下半场各进一球,确保了在萨摩亚足球总部的竞争性较量中获胜,并将所罗门群岛送入周五的半决赛。 OFC媒体报道,帕蒂在第20分钟打开了得分,左脚将球打入右下角,助攻者是威尔金森·西奥西。 队长在第90分钟完成了自己的第二个进球,突破进入禁区,绕过萨摩亚门将将结果锁定。 这两个进球使帕蒂在最近两场比赛中的总进球数达到了五个,此前他在所罗门群岛与新喀里多尼亚的较量中打入了帽子戏法。 这场胜利也意味着所罗门群岛在六届OFC U-19男子锦标赛中第三次以小组第一名的身份晋级,OFC媒体称。 尽管所罗门群岛控制了比赛的大部分时间,但萨摩亚在主场观众面前表现出强烈的斗志,使得所罗门群岛不得不为结果而努力。 所罗门群岛的比赛节奏良好,而萨摩亚则依靠主场观众的强烈鼓励。东道主也创造了机会,其中一次最佳机会是在上半场时射门击中左侧立柱。 所罗门群岛在中场休息时以1-0领先,并在下半场继续争取第二个进球。萨摩亚的门将也被叫入行动,拒绝了所罗门群岛的另一次尝试,而初级比利基基队在定位球和开放进攻中持续威胁。 第二个进球终于在比赛接近尾声时到来,帕蒂再次找到了决定性的一击,完成了强劲的个人表现,确保了三分。 OFC媒体称,这一结果足以将所罗门群岛送入半决赛,他们将在周五迎战B组的亚军。 新喀里多尼亚也在当天早些时候以7-0大胜巴布亚新几内亚,锁定了最后四强的席位,与所罗门群岛一起成为A组的两名半决赛选手。 对于所罗门群岛来说,注意力现在转向淘汰赛阶段,向着他们实现进入国际足联U-20世界杯的目标迈出另一步。 照片来源:OFC媒体通过Phototek 反馈请联系:mnorichard4@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY RODRICK DESURI Auki A Land Use Forum Establishment workshop organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) was successfully held at the Baha’i Centre in Auki, Malaita Province today. The one-day workshop was attended by stakeholders, representatives from government ministries and the Malaita Provincial Government. The workshop is part of the Ensuring Resilient Ecosystems and Representative Protected Areas (EREPA) project initiated by the ministry. The objectives of the workshop included revisiting discussions on the establishment of the Malaita Province Land Use Forum, discussing a draft Terms of Reference for the forum, discussing the Letter of Agreement for the Malaita Province Land Use Forum, and appointing members of the forum. Deputy Director of Conservation at MECDM, Trevor Maeda, acknowledged the participants for their active participation and contributions during the discussion sessions. He said the views and opinions raised during the workshop will be noted and taken into consideration as the ministry moves forward. “On behalf of our team, I just want to thank you all for your effective discussions and eagerness during this training. “What you discussed and decided today is what we will consider as we work forward to strengthen our sectors, especially in conservation of the sea, coastal areas and land,” he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Provincial Permanent Secretary Peter Herehura thanked the MECDM team for their time and for bringing the workshop to Malaita. He said Malaita Province is more than willing to learn things that can benefit its people and improve their living. For feedback, contact: rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:罗德里克·德苏里 奥基 由环境、气候变化、灾害管理与气象部(MECDM)组织的土地使用论坛成立研讨会今天在马莱塔省的巴哈伊中心成功举行。 为期一天的研讨会吸引了利益相关者、政府部门代表和马莱塔省政府的参与。 此次研讨会是该部发起的确保生态系统韧性和代表性保护区(EREPA)项目的一部分。 研讨会的目标包括重新审视关于成立马莱塔省土地使用论坛的讨论,讨论论坛的初步工作条款草案,讨论马莱塔省土地使用论坛的协议书,并任命论坛成员。 MECDM保护副主任特雷弗·迈达对参与者在讨论环节中的积极参与和贡献表示感谢。 他说,研讨会中提出的观点和意见将在该部推进工作时予以记录和考虑。 “我代表我们的团队,感谢大家在此次培训中的有效讨论和热情参与。 “你们今天讨论和决定的内容将是我们在加强各个领域,特别是在海洋、沿海地区和土地保护方面工作时所考虑的内容,”他说。 与此同时,副省常务秘书彼得·赫雷赫拉感谢MECDM团队的辛勤付出,并将研讨会带到马莱塔。 他说,马莱塔省非常愿意学习能够使其人民受益并改善他们生活的事物。 反馈请联系:rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA Solrais has come on board as a sponsor of the Annual National Trade Fair 2026, contributing bags of rice to be awarded as prizes during the event’s entertainment activities, games and competitions. According to Annual National Trade Fair 2026, the sponsorship is expected to add value to this year’s trade fair by providing practical prizes for participants, performers and competition winners. Chairman of the Annual National Trade Fair 2026 Organising Committee, Moses Waririu, welcomed Solrais’ contribution, describing the company’s support as an important addition to the event. Mr Waririu said the rice donated by Solrais will form part of the prizes to be awarded throughout the trade fair’s entertainment program, games and competitions. He said Solrais’ decision to support the event demonstrates the important role businesses can play to support community activities and national events that bring people together. According to Mr Waririu, partnerships of this nature not only contribute to the success of the trade fair but also creates opportunities for communities to participate, showcase their talents and enjoy various forms of entertainment. He expressed his appreciation to Solrais for its generosity and for coming on board as a valued partner of the Annual National Trade Fair 2026. The sponsorship is expected to give participants and winners an added incentive to take part in the various activities planned for the event. The Annual National Trade Fair 2026 will provide a platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, producers, performers and communities to showcase their products, services, creativity and talents. Mr Waririu said the organising committee looks forward to working closely with Solrais and other partners to ensure the trade fair is successfully delivered and provides a rewarding experience for participants and the wider community. The partnership between Solrais and the Annual National Trade Fair also highlights the contribution of the private sector towards supporting community activities and creating platforms for local talent and businesses. Organisers said Solrais’ sponsorship will contribute to making the 2026 Trade Fair more engaging and rewarding for those taking part in the event. The committee has acknowledged Solrais for its continued willingness to support the initiative and encouraged other businesses and organisations to come forward and partner with the Annual National Trade Fair 2026. Photo credit: National Trade Fair 2026 For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 Solrais已成为2026年全国贸易博览会的赞助商,捐赠大米作为在活动的娱乐活动、游戏和比赛中颁发的奖品。 根据2026年全国贸易博览会的消息,赞助预计将通过为参与者、表演者和比赛获胜者提供实用奖品来提升今年的贸易博览会价值。 2026年全国贸易博览会组织委员会主席摩西·瓦里里乌欢迎Solrais的贡献,称该公司的支持是活动的重要补充。 瓦里里乌先生表示,Solrais捐赠的大米将成为在贸易博览会的娱乐节目、游戏和比赛中颁发的奖品的一部分。 他说,Solrais决定支持该活动表明企业在支持社区活动和国家活动中可以发挥的重要作用,这些活动将人们聚集在一起。 瓦里里乌先生表示,这种性质的合作不仅有助于贸易博览会的成功,还为社区提供了参与、展示才能和享受各种娱乐形式的机会。 他对Solrais的慷慨表示感谢,并欢迎其成为2026年全国贸易博览会的宝贵合作伙伴。 赞助预计将为参与者和获胜者提供额外的激励,以参与活动中计划的各种活动。 2026年全国贸易博览会将为企业、企业家、生产者、表演者和社区提供一个展示其产品、服务、创造力和才能的平台。 瓦里里乌先生表示,组织委员会期待与Solrais及其他合作伙伴密切合作,以确保贸易博览会的成功举办,并为参与者和更广泛的社区提供有益的体验。 Solrais与2026年全国贸易博览会之间的合作关系还突显了私营部门在支持社区活动和为当地人才和企业创造平台方面的贡献。 组织者表示,Solrais的赞助将有助于使2026年贸易博览会对参与活动的人更具吸引力和回报。 委员会已对Solrais持续愿意支持该倡议表示感谢,并鼓励其他企业和组织积极参与并与2026年全国贸易博览会合作。 照片来源:2026年全国贸易博览会 反馈请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY JOSES SAREN Honiara will host the 2026 Annual National Trade Fair from September 9 to 16 at FOPA Village, Solomon Islands National University (SINU). Farmers, entrepreneurs, businesses, innovators, government agencies and community organisations will come together for the eight-day event, one of the country’s largest exhibitions of local products, enterprise, culture and innovation, the Government Communication Unit (GCU) announced. Exhibition activities will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., organisers confirmed. This year’s fair carries the theme “Innovating Today for a Sustainable Greater Solomon Islands Tomorrow,” a theme the Communication Unit says reflects practical innovation, local enterprise, responsible resource use and cooperation in building a stronger, more sustainable Solomon Islands. Organisers say the fair will give farmers, producers, small businesses, government ministries, educational institutions, women in business, young entrepreneurs, artists and technology innovators a national platform to showcase their products, services, skills and ideas. Members of the public will have the chance to visit exhibition booths, buy locally made products, meet producers, learn about government and private-sector services, watch cultural performances and join in educational and entertainment activities. There will be a grand float parade and official opening ceremony on Wednesday, Septemeber 9 to kick off the program. Float participants will assemble from 6:00 a.m., with the parade rolling out at 7:00 a.m. and floats are to arrive at FOPA Village for judging ahead of the arrival of dignitaries, according to the program. The official opening ceremony follows at 10:00 a.m. and will feature the national anthem, an opening prayer, welcoming remarks, a keynote address and the formal declaration of the fair as open. GCU said exhibition visits, sponsor presentations, product promotions, cultural performances, competitions, live entertainment and a night market will round out the opening day. Each day of the fair has been built around a different area of economic, social or cultural development, organisers explained. Thursday, September 10 belongs to the Private Sector, SME/MSME and Women in Business Day. Government Day follows on Friday, September 11, spotlighting agriculture, fisheries, forestry, commerce, mines and energy. Saturday, September 12 turns to entertainment and open competitions, while Sunday, September 13 is set aside for Churches, Family, Community and Youth, according to the program. Monday, September 14 belongs to Youth, Young Entrepreneurs, SINU and USP, and Tuesday, September 15 celebrates Culture, Tourism, Arts and Creativity. The fair wraps up on Wednesday, September 16 with a focus on Digital Technology, Innovation and the Grand Finale, GCU said. GCU said throughout the eight days, the program will run business and government presentations, product displays, SME and MSME success stories, cultural performances, youth activities, educational sessions, digital technology showcases and competitions, with special emphasis placed on small businesses, women-owned enterprises, young entrepreneurs, farmers, community groups and local innovators. On Government Day, participating ministries and agencies will share information about their services, development programs and opportunities available to local communities, farmers, producers and businesses. The statement said the public will also get a chance to ask questions and learn more about how the productive and resource sectors support employment, food security, rural development and economic growth. Come the Grand Finale on September 16, is a digital technology and innovation showcase, ICT and e-commerce presentations, digital marketing sessions, competition finals and recognition of participating organisations. GCU said the 2026 Annual National Trade Fair Awards will honour outstanding participants across categories including Best Exhibition Booth, Best SME/MSME, Best Product Display, Best Provincial Showcase, Best Innovation, Best Cultural Performance, People’s Choice Award, and Outstanding Sponsor or Partner Recognition. Live entertainment, final announcements and a proposed fireworks display will cap off the night, subject to official approval and safety requirements, organisers noted. The organising committee is inviting families, farmers, students, entrepreneurs, businesses, community groups, government agencies, development partners and the wider public to come out and support the event. As the Government Communication Unit puts it, the Trade Fair is a chance to discover Solomon Islands products, support local enterprises, explore new technologies, learn from farmers and innovators, and celebrate the country’s culture, creativity and economic potential. For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:约瑟斯·萨伦 霍尼亚拉将在2026年9月9日至16日于所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)FOPA村举办2026年全国贸易博览会。 农民、企业家、商家、创新者、政府机构和社区组织将齐聚一堂,参加为期八天的活动,这是该国最大规模的地方产品、企业、文化和创新展览之一,政府通讯单位(GCU)宣布。 展览活动将每天从上午8:00持续到晚上10:30,组织者确认。 今年的博览会主题为“今天创新,为可持续的更大所罗门群岛明天”,通讯单位表示,该主题反映了实际创新、地方企业、负责任的资源使用和在建设更强大、更可持续的所罗门群岛方面的合作。 组织者表示,博览会将为农民、生产者、小企业、政府部门、教育机构、女性企业家、年轻企业家、艺术家和技术创新者提供一个国家平台,展示他们的产品、服务、技能和创意。 公众将有机会参观展位,购买本地制造的产品,见面生产者,了解政府和私营部门的服务,观看文化表演,参与教育和娱乐活动。 在9月9日星期三将举行盛大的花车游行和正式开幕式,以启动该项目。 花车参与者将于早上6:00集合,游行将于早上7:00开始,花车将在尊贵嘉宾到达之前抵达FOPA村进行评审,按照程序进行。 正式开幕式将于上午10:00举行,届时将奏国歌、进行开幕祷告、欢迎致辞、主题演讲和正式宣布博览会开幕。 GCU表示,展览访问、赞助商介绍、产品推广、文化表演、比赛、现场娱乐和夜市将丰富开幕日的活动。 博览会的每一天都围绕不同的经济、社会或文化发展领域进行,组织者解释道。 9月10日是私营部门、中小企业和女性企业家日。 9月11日是政府日,重点关注农业、渔业、林业、商业、矿业和能源。 9月12日是娱乐和开放比赛日,而9月13日则专门为教会、家庭、社区和青年预留,按照程序进行。 9月14日是青年、年轻企业家、SINU和USP日,9月15日则庆祝文化、旅游、艺术和创造力。 博览会将于9月16日星期三结束,重点关注数字技术、创新和盛大决赛,GCU表示。 GCU表示,在这八天中,程序将进行商业和政府介绍、产品展示、中小企业和微型企业成功案例、文化表演、青年活动、教育课程、数字技术展示和比赛,特别强调小企业、女性拥有的企业、年轻企业家、农民、社区团体和地方创新者。 在政府日,参与的部门和机构将分享有关其服务、发展项目和提供给地方社区、农民、生产者和企业的机会的信息。 声明表示,公众还将有机会提问,了解生产和资源部门如何支持就业、粮食安全、农村发展和经济增长。 在9月16日的盛大决赛上,将展示数字技术和创新、信息通信技术和电子商务介绍、数字营销课程、比赛决赛和对参与组织的认可。 GCU表示,2026年全国贸易博览会奖项将表彰各类别中表现突出的参与者,包括最佳展位、最佳中小企业、最佳产品展示、最佳省级展示、最佳创新、最佳文化表演、公众选择奖和杰出赞助商或合作伙伴认可。 现场娱乐、最终公告和拟议的烟花表演将为夜晚画上句号,具体需获得官方批准和安全要求,组织者指出。 组织委员会邀请家庭、农民、学生、企业家、商家、社区团体、政府机构、发展伙伴和更广泛的公众前来支持该活动。 正如政府通讯单位所说,贸易博览会是一个发现所罗门群岛产品、支持地方企业、探索新技术、向农民和创新者学习、庆祝国家文化、创造力和经济潜力的机会。 反馈请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY TONY IROGA The National Parliament has adjourned sine die, bringing the Fourth Meeting of the Twelfth Parliament to a formal close. The adjournment followed the passage of Motion No. 27 – Motion of Sine Die, moved by Prime Minister Matthew Wale today. Moving the motion, Prime Minister Wale said the adjournment will allow the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) more time to consult on the Mineral Resources Bill. The committee is expected to undertake further consultation on proposed amendments to the Bill, following a petition presented to Members of Parliament by resource owners. Wale said it is important for the committee to be given enough time to carry out the necessary consultations before the Bill returns to Parliament for further consideration. He also linked the sine die motion to Motion No. 26, which Parliament passed earlier under Section 103(1) of the Constitution. That motion provides for the continued funding of public services pending the commencement of the 2027 Appropriation Act. PM Wale said the adjournment will give the Government “a bit of space” to prepare the 2027 Appropriation Bill. He said the break will also allow parliamentary committees to continue progressing matters that require further consultation. The passage of Motion No. 27 formally concluded the current meeting of Parliament, although work on key legislation and government preparations will continue during the adjournment. An adjournment sine die means the current meeting of Parliament has ended without a specific date being set for its next sitting and Parliament is to reconvene at a later date in accordance with the Constitution and parliamentary procedures. With the Fourth Meeting now concluded, attention will turn to the Government’s preparations for the 2027 Appropriation Bill and the Bills and Legislation Committee’s further consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill. For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:托尼·伊罗加 国会已休会,正式结束第十二届国会的第四次会议。 此次休会是在今天由总理马修·瓦莱提出的第27号动议——休会动议通过后进行的。 瓦莱总理在提出动议时表示,休会将为矿产资源法案委员会(BLC)提供更多时间来咨询矿产资源法案。 该委员会预计将在国会议员提出的资源所有者请愿书后,对法案的拟议修正案进行进一步咨询。 瓦莱表示,委员会获得足够的时间进行必要的咨询在法案返回国会进一步审议之前是很重要的。 他还将休会动议与国会早前根据宪法第103(1)条通过的第26号动议联系起来。 该动议规定在2027年拨款法案开始之前,公共服务的持续资金。 瓦莱总理表示,休会将给政府“留出一点空间”来准备2027年拨款法案。 他说,休会还将允许国会委员会继续推进需要进一步咨询的事项。 第27号动议的通过正式结束了本次国会会议,尽管在休会期间,关键立法和政府准备工作仍将继续。 休会意味着本次国会会议已结束,未设定下次会议的具体日期,国会将在稍后根据宪法和国会程序重新召开。 随着第四次会议的结束,注意力将转向政府为2027年拨款法案的准备以及法案和立法委员会对矿产资源法案的进一步咨询。 反馈请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY TONY IROGA Leader of official independent group, Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka has called on the Government to withdraw its motion seeking parliamentary approval to continue drawing funds from the Consolidated Fund and instead bring a proper 2027 National Budget to Parliament. Mr Agovaka made the call when contributing to the motion on resolution moved by Finance Minister and Fataleka MP Rexon Ramofafia in Parliament today. The motion seeks to empower the Minister of Finance, in accordance with Section 103(1) of the Constitution, to authorise the issue of money from the Consolidated Fund to meet expenses necessary for the continuation of public services. Agovaka said the motion is not merely a technical or procedural matter but one that will have real consequences for Solomon Islanders. “This is not simply a technical or procedural motion. This motion has very real consequences for our people,” he said. He said the Government’s policy commitments are important but will require adequate funding to be implemented. “The Government’s budget is the principal instrument for turning its policies into action,” Agovaka said. He questioned how the Government will implement its new policies in 2027 if it continues operating under the previous Government’s budget. “Where will the money come from for the Government’s new policies? Policies need funds. Policies need funds to run the programmes,” he said. Agovaka argued that the Government still has sufficient time and capacity to prepare the 2027 Budget before the end of the year. He pointed to the Government’s ability to prepare and introduce two supplementary budgets as evidence that it could also prepare a full national budget. “This Government has demonstrated that it can prepare a budget. It has done so with two supplementary budgets,” he said. “We see no reason why it cannot come up with the 2027 Budget, given that we have three months left.” Agovaka also said the Government has the necessary personnel and institutions to undertake the work, including the Budget Committee, political appointees, directors and financial controllers. He said it is fundamentally wrong for a new Government with new policy priorities to operate under the budget of the previous administration. “There is something fundamentally wrong with the new Government coming into office, with a new change of policy, but seeking to implement these policies under the previous Government’s budget,” he said. The Central Guadalcanal MP said sectors such as education, health and infrastructure will all require clear budgetary allocations if the Government’s policies are to be delivered. He also warns against reaching January 2027 without the necessary appropriations to fund Government programmes. “We should not reach January 2027 and tell our people that we have a policy but do not have the appropriations or funds to run this policy,” Agovaka said. He made a direct appeal to the finance minister to reconsider the motion. “I respectfully ask the Minister of Finance to withdraw this motion. Go back to the drawing board, prepare the 2027 Budget and bring it to Parliament this year,” he said. Agovaka said Parliament should be given the opportunity to scrutinise and debate the proposed budget and approve the funds required to implement the Government’s policies. “Our people deserve a budget. Our country deserves a budget. And this Government’s policies deserve a budget,” he said. He concluded by again urging the finance minister to withdraw the motion and prepare a proper 2027 Budget. “Give our people certainty that from January 2027 onwards, the Government is ready to deliver on its promises,” Agovaka said. Photo credit: NPSI For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:托尼·伊罗加 中央瓜达尔卡纳尔国会议员彼得·沙内尔·阿戈瓦卡(Peter Shanel Agovaka)呼吁政府撤回其寻求议会批准继续从综合基金提取资金的动议,而是应向议会提交一份合理的2027年国家预算。 阿戈瓦卡在今天议会中对财政部长和法塔莱卡国会议员雷克森·拉莫法菲亚(Rexon Ramofafia)提出的动议进行发言时作出了这一呼吁。 该动议旨在根据宪法第103(1)条授权财政部长从综合基金中发放资金,以满足继续公共服务所需的开支。 阿戈瓦卡表示,该动议不仅仅是技术性或程序性的问题,而是对所罗门群岛人民将产生实际影响的事项。 “这不仅仅是一个技术性或程序性动议。这个动议对我们人民有非常真实的影响,”他说。 他指出,政府的政策承诺很重要,但需要足够的资金来实施。 “政府的预算是将其政策付诸行动的主要工具,”阿戈瓦卡说。 他质疑,如果政府继续在前任政府的预算下运作,如何在2027年实施其新政策。 “政府的新政策资金从哪里来?政策需要资金。政策需要资金来运行这些项目,”他说。 阿戈瓦卡认为,政府仍然有足够的时间和能力在年底之前准备2027年预算。 他指出,政府能够准备和提交两份补充预算,证明它也可以准备一份完整的国家预算。 “这个政府已经证明它可以准备预算。它已经做到了两份补充预算,”他说。 “考虑到我们还有三个月的时间,我们看不出为什么它不能提出2027年预算。” 阿戈瓦卡还表示,政府拥有必要的人力和机构来进行这项工作,包括预算委员会、政治任命人员、主任和财务控制员。 他说,一个有新政策优先事项的新政府在前任政府的预算下运作是根本错误的。 “新政府上任,政策发生了新的变化,但却试图在前任政府的预算下实施这些政策,这在根本上是错误的,”他说。 中央瓜达尔卡纳尔国会议员表示,教育、健康和基础设施等领域都需要明确的预算分配,以便政府的政策得以实施。 他还警告说,若在2027年1月之前没有必要的拨款来资助政府项目,将会造成问题。 “我们不应该在2027年1月告诉我们的人民,我们有政策,但没有拨款或资金来实施这些政策,”阿戈瓦卡说。 他直接呼吁财政部长重新考虑该动议。 “我恳请财政部长撤回这个动议。回到起草阶段,准备2027年预算,并在今年提交给议会,”他说。 阿戈瓦卡表示,议会应有机会审查和辩论提议的预算,并批准实施政府政策所需的资金。 “我们的人民值得拥有一个预算。我们的国家值得拥有一个预算。这个政府的政策值得拥有一个预算,”他说。 他最后再次敦促财政部长撤回动议,准备一份合理的2027年预算。 “给我们的人民一个确定性,从2027年1月起,政府准备兑现其承诺,”阿戈瓦卡说。 照片来源:NPSI 反馈请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA Prime Minister Matthew Wale has thanked Members of the GREAT Coalition who have remained with the Government, as well as those who have recently joined the coalition. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) today said whilst speaking in parliament today, Mr Wale acknowledged his members solidarity as critical to maintaining stability in Parliament and Government. He also welcomed the new members of the GREAT Coalition and thanked them for their confidence in the Government’s vision for Solomon Islands. “Let us achieve stability in the House and in Government because we have a reasonable, realistic and achievable vision for our people,” Mr Wale said. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the GREAT Coalition’s vision is fast and that resistance to change is inevitable, pointing out that many things are changing under GREAT Coalition vision. “And of course we will expect some resistance. That is only human. We accept that too,” he said. Mr Wale said the Government must respond to differences through greater dialogue and discussion rather than allowing internal issues to escalate and unnecessarily agitate the public. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also said that he is personally learning from the experience and is committed to listening to different viewpoints. “I must learn from, I am learning from and hope to keep learning, keep being open to dialogue and discussions,” he said. The Prime Minister said the Government is working to strengthen internal dialogue and make sure that issues are resolved internally through consultation. The statement said Mr Wale referred to this is an important approach in maintaining stability and public confidence as the Government implements its reform agenda. He reaffirmed that the GREAT Coalition remains focused to deliver a reasonable, realistic and achievable vision for the people of Solomon Islands while ensuring stability in Parliament and Government. Photo credit: OPMC For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 总理马修·瓦尔(Matthew Wale)感谢那些仍然支持政府的GREAT联盟成员,以及最近加入联盟的成员。 今天,来自总理办公室和内阁(OPMC)的声明表示,在今天的议会发言中,瓦尔承认成员之间的团结对维护议会和政府的稳定至关重要。 他还欢迎GREAT联盟的新成员,并感谢他们对政府愿景的信任。 “让我们在议会和政府中实现稳定,因为我们有一个合理、现实和可实现的愿景为我们的人民,”瓦尔说。 总理承认GREAT联盟的愿景是快速的,抵制变化是不可避免的,指出在GREAT联盟愿景下许多事情正在发生变化。 “当然,我们会预期一些抵制。这是人之常情。我们也接受这一点,”他说。 瓦尔表示,政府必须通过更大的对话和讨论来应对分歧,而不是让内部问题升级并不必要地激怒公众。 与此同时,总理还表示,他个人正在从经验中学习,并致力于倾听不同的观点。 “我必须学习,我正在学习,并希望继续学习,保持开放的对话和讨论,”他说。 总理表示,政府正在努力加强内部对话,确保通过协商解决问题。 声明中提到,瓦尔称这是维护稳定和公众信任的重要方法,因为政府实施其改革议程。 他重申,GREAT联盟仍然专注于为所罗门群岛人民提供一个合理、现实和可实现的愿景,同时确保议会和政府的稳定。 照片来源:OPMC 反馈请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY JOY OFASIA Finance and Treasury Minister Hon. Rexon Ramofafia is asking Parliament to approve a temporary spending arrangement for the start of the 2027 financial year, after political instability delayed work on the 2027 Budget Strategy Paper. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Ramofafia said the Government needs more time to prepare a credible budget based on the country’s realistic revenue position. “The unprecedented political instability has also contributed to disruption and the delay of approval of the 2027 Budget Strategy Paper over the past few days,” he told Parliament. The Minister said preparing a realistic 2027 Budget is one of the first important tasks of the GREAT Coalition Government. He said the Government must ensure that planned spending matches the revenue it can realistically collect. He said the process is aimed at helping stabilise the country’s financial position and putting government finances on a more sustainable and responsible path. “This exercise, sir, I mean, we need time,” Mr Ramofafia said. With the 2027 Appropriation Act expected to be delayed, the Minister said the Constitution and the Public Financial Management Act 2013 allow Parliament to approve temporary spending before the new budget law takes effect. Under the proposed arrangement, the Finance and Treasury Minister would be able to authorise money from the Consolidated Fund to keep essential government services running. The temporary funding would cover normal recurring expenses and ongoing development contracts that were previously approved by Parliament. However, the Government would not be allowed to increase spending beyond the level of services provided during the previous financial year. The temporary authority would remain in place for up to four months from the beginning of the 2027 financial year. It would end earlier if the 2027 Appropriation Act comes into force. The Government is therefore seeking Parliament’s approval for the interim arrangement while it continues consultations, reviews expected revenue and completes the 2027 Budget. The move is intended to prevent disruption to public services while giving the Government enough time to prepare a budget that better reflects the country’s financial situation.
作者:乔伊·奥法西亚 财政和财政部长雷克森·拉莫法菲亚(Hon. Rexon Ramofafia)正在请求议会批准一项临时支出安排,以启动2027财年,因为政治不稳定导致2027年预算战略文件的工作延迟。 拉莫法菲亚部长在议会发言时表示,政府需要更多时间来准备一份基于国家实际收入状况的可信预算。 “前所未有的政治不稳定也导致了2027年预算战略文件的批准延迟,”他在议会中表示。 部长表示,准备一份现实的2027年预算是GREAT联盟政府的首要任务之一。他表示,政府必须确保计划支出与其能够实际收集的收入相匹配。 他说,这一过程旨在帮助稳定国家的财务状况,并使政府财务走上更可持续和负责任的道路。 “这项工作,先生,我是说,我们需要时间,”拉莫法菲亚说。 由于2027年拨款法案预计将被延迟,部长表示,宪法和2013年公共财务管理法允许议会在新预算法生效之前批准临时支出。 根据提议的安排,财政和财政部长将能够授权从综合基金中提取资金,以维持基本政府服务的运行。 临时资金将涵盖正常的经常性开支和之前由议会批准的持续发展合同。 然而,政府不得增加超出前一个财年提供的服务水平的支出。 临时授权将在2027财年开始后的四个月内有效。如果2027年拨款法案生效,则将提前结束。 因此,政府正在寻求议会对这一临时安排的批准,同时继续进行磋商,审查预期收入并完成2027年预算。 此举旨在防止公共服务中断,同时给予政府足够的时间准备更能反映国家财务状况的预算。
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