A key preliminary consultation workshop to identify important linkages in the overall work of financial inclusion in the country will take place tomorrow in Honiara. This would be conducted between Government officials and the Central bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). A statement from the Bank yesterday said, CBSI is organizing this in partnership with the…
Our Telekom says the sudden drop in calls and silence during phone conversation is an issue they strive to stop. This was in response to complaints raised by Our Telekom mobile subscribers, who expressed their frustrations on communication breakdown, disturbing background sounds and muted conversations. Last week press conference senior officials of the company told…
Varivao Holding Limited a community based company from Isabel province scooped the Prime Minister Business of the Year award during the third Business Excellence Award (BEA) night on Saturday at Honiara Hotel. Well-known for processing and exporting of Coffee and Kava Varivao Holding Limited was nominated for its standout and consistence in business. On top…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Our Telekom Company Loyley Ngira has identified some factors related to the break down in phone conversation, as a result of congestion in the network. Speaking to the media Mr Ngira said they have the largest mobile network around the country with many mobile sites operational, thus it may not…
HONIARA’S first world-class resort and casino has opened its doors for business. Located on the water’s edge, opposite Town Ground, the Coral Sea Resort & Casino is open from 9am until midnight 7 days a week. Offering guests a variety of entertainment, a wide range of dining options, five-star service and boasting spectacular ocean views…
BANK South Pacific (BSP) is currently undergoing an upgrade of its systems as a result of the acquisition of the Westpac operations in Solomon Islands on October 30th 2015. A statement from the bank yesterday said; “This will enable BSP to provide higher more robust service levels going forward as well as allow the introduction…
The mining sector has the potential to deliver positive development to Solomon Islands’ economy and improve the lives of people, says the World Bank. “As one of the Solomon Islands Government’s priority sectors, mining, if managed well can improve livelihoods and help share wealth,” said the World Bank’s mining manager, Christopher Sheldon. Speaking at a…
There are increasing reports that the Solomon Islands Port Authority is setting up new businesses. Some of this information comes from SIPA itself. The CEO of SIPA has stated that SIPA intends to run businesses on ‘land, sea and air’. Mr Yeo has stated that SIPA will use busses to take tourists from incoming…
THE Malaita provincial government has thanked Bmobile-Vodafone for connecting Malaita through communication in spite of roads and shipping services. This was highlighted by the Deputy Premier of the Malaita Provincial Assembly (MPA) Alick Maeaba during the launching of Bmobile- Vodafone’s new high capacity network at Rarasu leaf hut in Auki last Friday. Mr Maeaba also…
THE Coral Sea Resort and Casino (CSRC) will open its doors for business in November and will officially launch in style at an exclusive VIP, invite only event on Saturday 5th December, followed by a public outdoor concert on the casino grounds on Sunday 6th December 2015, from 12pm – 5pm. Set to be completed…