THE Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Heath Bruns as Country Head ANZ Solomon Islands, subject to regulatory approvals. Reporting to Sarah Stubbings, ANZ Regional Executive for the Pacific, Mr Bruns will have responsibility for ANZ’s retail and commercial banking business in the Solomon Islands. “The Pacific is a key…
THE Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has highlighted importance of investing in the education and healthcare sectors. The first term Parliamentarian is concerned about the welfare of Solomon Islanders and wants greater government focus on these two social sectors. He expressed his…
Solomon Airlines has been shortlisted in the 2024 World Travel Awards as a nominee in the category ‘Oceania’s Leading Regional Airline’. The World Travel Awards acknowledge and celebrate industry excellence across all sectors of the aviation, travel and hospitality industries. Votes are submitted by travel and tourism industry members and the general public and…
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has emphasised the importance of diversifying the national economy into the agriculture, tourism and fisheries sectors. The Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constitution underscored this important statement in his message to commemorate the country’s 46th independence anniversary last Monday. “Let us enhance economic growth through the diversifying…
THE Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the appointment of James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment proved significant as the position has been vacant for almost a year. Mr Dolarii’s appointment is seen as a positive step for SICCI as it continues to promote and advocate for…
ABOUT 6,982 local workers are currently working in the agriculture, meat and aged-care sectors in Australia and Solomon Islands Government is planning to increase the number of workers to 16,000 by 2028. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), Peter Shanel Agovaka revealed this statistic when speaking at a pre-departure briefing for 96 Solomon…
SBD 83.6 million lost from exemptions, mismanagement and corruption from January to April 2024, GNUT plans cost-cutting measure to boost state revenue, including review of discretionary exemptions THE Ministry of Finance and Treasury plans to implement cost-cutting measures to increase revenue and meet the country’s service needs as outlined in the Government for National Unity…
Solomon Airlines is celebrating a significant expansion of the airline’s pilot workforce and capability, warmly congratulating eight new pilots who will fly the national carrier’s domestic routes and the promotion of existing flight crew members who have completed further advanced training. The airline hosted a ‘Presentation of Wings’ ceremony at the company’s Honiara head office…
GLOBAL cocoa prices are soaring to record levels, attracting more Solomon Islands farmers to revive their abandoned cocoa plantations. The rise in cocoa prices is largely due to a global cocoa shortage. Climate change-induced drought has ravaged crops in West Africa, which contributes around 80 percent of the world’s cocoa output. According to the International…
SIMBO Island in the Western Province through its Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) has proposed the set up of a fisheries project to support income-generating efforts of villagers. This was announced by Gideon Tuke, the MPA for Ward 3 (Simbo-Mandegugusu). MPA Tuke said the proposal is a response to the problem of limited economic activities…