An SIBC-MMG TV done deal for PG2023

NATIONAL radio broadcaster SIBC, has signed a contract with New Zealand communications company MMG Communications to build SIBC Television in time for this year’s Pacific Games. SIBC’s Chairman, William Parairato, signed the contract with MMG to pave the way for the supply of equipment and eventual installation from June this year, SIBC announced in a…

Toiraena endorsed as new WP PS

THE national government through the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) has endorsed Patrick Toiraena as the new Provincial Secretary (PS) for the Western Province. MPGIS approved the endorsement and appointment based on the recommendation from the Western Provincial Government Executive. Mr Toiraena will formally take up his new role once formalities with…

‘MALAITA LOST MILLIONS’

MALAITA ‘CHEATED’ OF $185 MILLION IN APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PREMIER Martin Fini has introduced a $20.34 million revised budget in an 11th – hour intervention aimed at pushing forward its Malaita New Government for Fundamental Redirection Policy (MNGFR) initiative. At the same time Mr. Fini told the Malaita Provincial Assembly meeting in Auki yesterday that…

Tongs recognise female staff

TONGS Company has recognised and appreciated its hardworking and dedicated female staff as they marked the International Women’s Day yesterday. The company marked the International Women’s Day by recognising and appreciating its hardworking and dedicated female staff for their valuable contribution towards the company. “Upon celebrating the international women’s day, join us in recognising and…

PM briefed on ‘Opportunities SISCC is pursuing for submarine cable diversity and resilience’

Three years since commercial operations started on 1 February 2019, there has been significant increase in available international and domestic bandwidth capacity and usage. SISCC’s technology and business innovation together with good user experience has made it an attractive provider for domestic and international customers. Its growing traffic capacity cannot be fully offloaded to satellite…