PAN Oceanic Bank (POB) will launch a newly savings account for children between ages 0-18 this morning. Called ‘PIKININI SAVINGS’ it would be launched at POB Panatina Plaza Branch. Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nihal Kekulawala, told local journalist during a press conference on Wednesday. Mr Kekulawala said, PIKININI SAVINGS account is…
Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) has willingly offered a way out of the mess on Rennell mining, suggesting taking the place of exporting stockpiles because they are a legal mining company. The call came after decision taken by Cabinet to approve PT Bintang Borneo limited shipment of stockpiled bauxite from the Rennell mine creating much…
The Solomon Islands Government requires reliable statistical evidence to develop, implement and evaluate its increasingly diverse and complex sustainable economic development program. To achieve this goal, the National Statistics Office in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury is coordinating the formulation of the National Statistics Development Strategy, a 20-year plan to oversee the development of…
The museum in the Solomon Islands is not fully utilized by our education fraternity, says the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mr John Wasi. Mr Wasi highlighted this in his speech during the launching of the International Museum Day at the National Art Gallery grounds on Thursday. “I am very sad…
POLICE patrol boat ‘Auki’ has returned yesterday after completing a “successful mission” in providing relief assistance to Vanuatu following the recent Cyclone PAM. Police commissioner, Frank Prendergast on Thursday during the weekly police media conference, said the mission was very successful according to the Vanuatu government and other stakeholders there. “It provided valuable support in…
Welcome back, we are glad to have you back, we glad your mission is successful and very well-done says the Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast in a brief ceremony held at Aola bay to welcome Patrol Boat Auki from a two months humanitarian service in Vanuatu. In his statement Commissioner Frank said, what the 14 crew…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed and supportive of the cultural sector in Solomon Islands. This was the words of the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Bartholomew Parapolo when presenting his keynote speech during the official launching of the International Museum Day on Thursday. He said, that the DCC government strongly believes…
A DELEGATION from the Malaita Provincial Government led by Premier Peter Channel Ramohia visited South Malaita over the past two weeks. The delegation included Mrs Premier Susan Ramohia, Provincial Minister for Finance and Administration Joe Heroáu for ward 25 and security officer David Su’umani. The delegation visited Uhu and Tawairoi communities from 9th May and…
YEAR two students studying environmental science at the School of Natural Resources and Applied Science (SNRAS), Solomon Island National University (SINU) yesterday got the opportunity to learn about waste management and other environmental challenges. The students were on a look and learn visit to the newly completed training centre at Ranadi dumpsite, East Honiara. During…
NADI, FIJI – As the Pacific conference on Ending Violence Against Children came to a close yesterday, UNICEF East Asia Pacific Regional Director, Mr. Daniel Toole reminded delegates that “Raising awareness about violence is not about blame, it is about healing the whole family, encouraging mutual respect between children and adults, building stronger families and…