17 Jun 2015

Solomons says it wants genuine investors

8:06 am on 17 June 2015

The Solomon Islands Finance Minister has told a business forum that the country wants genuine investors.

The Solomon Islands Finance Minister Snyder Rini

The Solomon Islands Finance Minister Snyder Rini Photo: Dorothy Wickham

Snyder Rini told 150 delegates at the Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum that the country has been burnt by giving incentives to investors who then leave when times get tough.

However, he says the government is open to helping when it makes sense and when it will be a win for all parties.

He also vowed changes to the country's mining laws, to strengthen the business sector.