Third telecommunication company eyed

THE Government will be considering a third telecommunication provider if Bemobile Limited does not perform to expectation under its licenses. This was revealed by the Minister of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Peter Shanel Agovaka, in Parliament on Tuesday. He was responding to a supplementary question raised by the Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament (MP)…

BRED Bank opens new ATM

BRED Bank Solomon has announced the opening of another Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) in East Honiara. The new ATM is located at King George Sixth in front of the new Sullivanโ€™s outlet, directly opposite the main Pacific Games stadium. CEO of BRED Bank Solomons, Owen Thomson said, โ€œBRED Bank Solomon continues to explore opportunities to…

International Operations disrupted due to Airbus A320 grounding

Solomon Airlines has apologised publicly for inconvenience caused to itโ€™s international passengers due to the grounding of the airlineโ€™s Airbus A320 โ€“ the national carrier’s only international aircraft. The aircraft has not been operational since last Thursday, due to a fuel contamination issue.  โ€œWe sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused but safety is of the…

ACT NOW!

CBSI Governor Forau urges urgent action to save ailing economy from a further plunge IN light of the current fragile economic landscape and the considerable risks and uncertainties the situation poses, it is critical that action be immediately taken to avoid the economy from further plunging. This was echoed by Governor of Central Bank, Dr…

SI Cuba mission to close

THE Government has announced that the countryโ€™s embassy in Havana, Cuba, will close soon. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) Jeremiah Manele in Parliament on Tuesday. He was contributing to a motion to thank the Governor General for the Speech from the Throne early last week. Minister…