24 Oct 2018

Solomons university could be forced to close if fees not paid

From , 3:02 pm on 24 October 2018

The Solomon Islands National University could close before the end of the year if it doesn't receive the nearly $US5 million worth of tuition fees it is owed.

The University's Vice-Chancellor Prem Rai said the institution had a very serious cash flow problem and if desperately needed funds were not paid it would affect the institution.

All but $US750,000 of the money owed is from government and MPs' scholarships and sponsorships.

Dr Rai told Koro Vaka'uta about the dire straits the University is in.

A mortarboard sitting on top of a stack of books

A mortarboard sitting on top of a stack of books Photo: 123rf