The Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division is on a drive to modernise its operations, make transparent and develop its human resource which will subsequently improve revenue collection and services provided. The man at the forefront of driving this modernisation process is the country’s Customs Comptroller, Mr Jim Sutton, who has been a Customs Officer…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG), through the Minister of Finance and Treasury, has appointed Mr. Raynold Micah Moveni to be the next Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). This appointment was made in accordance with section 41(2) of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Act 2012 and is for a period…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on Wednesday hosted an Information Session on the Fibre Optic Cable for its members of the business community. Some of the topics covered during the session included the history of telecommunication in the Solomon Islands, Information on the fibre optic cable project, the payments systems and…
A Floating Motel project is being proposed to be built in Malaita Province and it will be the first of its kind in Solomon Islands. According to its architectural plan the floating-motel was designed at 100 feet long and 30 feet wide in size. The project was locally initiated by a local building constructor Timothy…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing private sector in the country, is supportive of measures taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) to contain the spread of the African swine flu into Solomon Islands. MAL highlighted the measures they have taken against the African swine…
PREPARATIONS for the construction of the access road to the Tina River Hydro-power Development in Central Guadalcanal are now underway and with it, approximately 145 newly created jobs for the local community will be available. Advertising to recruit local residents to fill these jobs has commenced and people are being urged to apply to work…
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) recognizes the need for the improvement of economic well-being particularly targeting women, youth and the rural population. That’s according to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, MP when he launched the “EziPei” eWallet service at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday morning. This initiative will greatly improve and transform…
SOLOMON Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) yesterday officially launched its new online financial payment platform called Ezi-Pei. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare launched the new service. This means customers registered with Ezi-Pei will be able to buy their water, power and other services and products using their mobile phones.. Solomon Island Postal Corporation CEO Alfred Ghemu said…
THE Brisbane-Munda direct service is a loss for Solomon Airlines. Solomon Airlines Manager Commercial Collin Sigamanu told reporters in a press conference during the Tourism Focus last Friday. “If we want Munda to become viable, it needs to reach 80 passengers,” he said. The airlines introduced the service in March 2019 after Munda was declared…
HONIARA City Council (HCC) says the “Betelnut Control Ordinance 2016” will be re-tabled in its next executive meeting. This is according to Deputy Mayor and Chairman for Law Enforcement Charles Chekah Aiwosuga. Aiwosuga said the decision is part of the council’s efforts to move forward with its policies and reforms. He said the ordinance has…