Tourism council stages successful Open Day

SOLOMON Islands Tourism Industry Council (SITIC) has successfully staged an Open Day, at the National Museum in Point Cruz last Friday. The Council has been in existence for the last seven years. ‘Developing Tourism in Solomon Islands through Alliance’ was the theme for the Open Day. SITIC’s vision is to provide members, associates and affiliation…

Tourism council stages successful Open Day

SOLOMON Islands Tourism Industry Council (SITIC) has successfully staged an Open Day, at the National Museum in Point Cruz last Friday. The Council has been in existence for the last seven years. ‘Developing Tourism in Solomon Islands through Alliance’ was the theme for the Open Day. SITIC’s vision is to provide members, associates and affiliation…

New bank’s CEO pledges assurance

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly accepted commercial bank BRED Bank, has assured the public of top service they will be adding to the banking services here. Owen Thompson said they are looking forward to providing best and quality service to the people of Solomon Islands. “We’ve worked on our strategies to suit…

Ministry unaware of claims

MINISTRY of Police, National Security and Correctional Service is not aware of the former Special Constables’ claims. Permanent secretary, Edmund Sikua revealed this after the former special constables followed up on their claims with the government after it paid out $15 million to ex-combatants before the New Year eve last year. Solomon Star understands about…

New bank

CBSI issues interim license to BRED Bank The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Board yesterday granted an interim license to Bred Bank (Vanuatu) Limited to establish a branch and carry out banking business in the country. Bred (Solomon) Limited is expected to become the country’s next major financial institution and the fourth commercial bank…

Death shock

Don Bosco says killed students are on practical Don Bosco Training Institute is in a state of shock after two of their students were killed in a horrific road accident in the early hours of Friday. “The staff and students could not belief two of our students could die in such manner,” deputy principal Joseph…

Real edge Kingz 3-2

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) national U19 League has entered its round 16 yesterday with interesting results. In the opening match, Real Kakamora FC narrowly edged Malaita Kingz 3-2 while KOSSA FC defeated West Honiara 2-1. The wins gave both teams much needed points as the league heads towards its final stages. Following their…

Tough matches HFA enters round 9

The Honiara Football Association (HFA) continued yesterday with their round nine matches at the KGVI playing ground. Eight exciting matches were staged with two from the premier division while three matches each for division one and two respectively.  Two former O’League reps, KOSSA FC and Koloale FC kicked off the premier division battle.  Both teams…

Renbel told to support reps

President of the Renbel Football Association (RFA) Mark Victor Tekobi is urging his people of Rennell and Bellona to support Avaiki Chief in the upcoming Solomon Cup. Tekobi stressed this to Sunday Star in an interview. “I would like to appeal to my good people of Renbel to support our boys’ wheather it be in…