The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed serious concerns on the current traffic issues from East, Central and Western end of Honiara City. In recent months, SICCI members have expressed dissatisfactions on the ineffective communication mechanisms concerning construction timelines and updates on periodical road maintenances which contributes to traffic issues. As…
DONORS have invested more money in implementing Solomon Islands National Development Strategy. The National Development Strategy 2015-2035 has five objectives: Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Annex Ramofafia confirmed this during the National Economic Summit held at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel yesterday. Minister Ramofafia said from 2016 to 2021, around SBD 13.604…
THE Taiwan-based Fu Long Marine has launched a new tuna purse seiner for Tri Marine, which operates out of Noro, West New Georgia in Western Province. The new fishing boat is called ‘Solomon Diamond.’ Fu Long Marine, a boat building company located in Kaohsiung. The new look fishing vessel is expected to boost tuna catch…
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…