Silentworld’s ten years of service and support to our economy

Silentworld Shipping and Logistics directly contributed over SBD$500,000,000 into the country’s economy over the past ten years, This was highlighted on Saturday night when the company celebrated its 10th anniversary since its establishment in Solomon Islands. This is one of the facts the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Meyric Slimming highlighted when reflecting’s the company’s inception.…

SIVB informs operators about international promotion

NEWLY registered North Malaita Tourism Association (NMTA) and people of North Malaita in Malaita Province have been informed about the new marketing approach conducted internationally by the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB). SIVB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Josefa Tuamoto highlighted this during a stopover at Malu’u substation last Tuesday. Mr Tuamoto said, its the first…

North Malaita tourism lauds visit

THE North Malaita Tourism Association (NMTA) has acknowledged the visit by a high level delegation from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB). The delegation is being led by the Minister Bartholomew Parapola. The delegation travelled to Malaita on Monday mornig and officiated in the ground breaking ceremony of…

APID pledges attractive returns

Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID), the mining company having interest for bauxite deposits on Rennell have promise good returns to both the national and provincial governments including landowners. A Spokesman for APID explained APID like any other operating companies has a timeframe set to follow regarding benefits of royalties of whatever kind. “Whilst APID is…

Ground breaking for new Auki tourism office

Construction of a new provincial tourism office for Malaita province in Auki will kick off soon following the official ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Culture and Tourism (MCT) Bartholomew Parapola and the Malaita Provincial Deputy Premier Alick Maeaba. Mr Parapola is currently leading a high level delegation…

POB launches kids savings, Friday

PAN Oceanic Bank (POB) will launch a newly savings account for children between ages 0-18 this morning. Called ‘PIKININI SAVINGS’ it would be launched at POB Panatina Plaza Branch. Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nihal Kekulawala, told local journalist during a press conference on Wednesday. Mr Kekulawala said, PIKININI SAVINGS account is…

Culture a unique tourism product, says minister

The Minister for Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo says the country’s diverse and unique cultures are an important product as a tourist attraction that must be harnessed in the country’s development agenda. Speaking at the official launch of the Government’s new National Tourism Development Strategy Friday, Parapolo said culture is an important fabric of Solomon…