Pakera copra buying centre in Kirakira closes its door due to diversion of funds from DCGA’s flagship policy PAKERA Buying Centre in Kirakira – the country’s only facility buying copra and cocoa products from rural farmers – is closing down just 17 months after Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare officially launched it. Rural farmers saw the…
CEMA’s $77 million revitalisation programme in limbo as funding for DCGA’s flagship policy has been diverted to the Sol2023 Pacific Games THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement’s (DCGA’s) $77 million revitalisation programme for the Copra Export Marketing Authority [CEMA] is in limbo after its funding allocation has been syphoned off to help boost the 2023…
BMOBILE Solomon Islands has celebrated its 13th anniversary of operation last Thursday in Honiara. In a statement, the company said “today marks a milestone in our journey together as we celebrate 13 years of connecting, communicating, and sharing moments with the wonderful people of Solomon Islands. “We want to take this moment to extend our…
IN an inspiring initiative to promote sustainable development and uplift local communities, the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company (SITCo) has joined hands with the Gaobata Farmers Association (GFA) to bolster food security, generate income and improve livelihoods. A handing over ceremony was held at GGPOL 1 where SITCo donated 50,000 vegetable seedlings to Gaobata Farmers Association.…
BUSINESSES in Honiara have lost properties and revenue due to the ongoing power outage experienced in the city. This was revealed in a survey recently conducted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on the impact of load shedding on businesses. The survey found that businesses are losing revenue in daily operations…
Public servants face salary restructure as World Bank begins discussions on the policy initiative announced in 2019 by the Sogavare-led DCGA THE WORLD BANK has begun work on restructuring salaries of public servants by holding discussions with stakeholders in Honiara. No details are immediately available on the World Bank mission nor the discussions. But the…
THE management and staff of Solomon Airlines formally farewelled their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gus Kraus, who has successfully concluded his short-term contract last week. Kraus whose 12-month term came to an end on Friday 18 August had achieved a lot for the country’s national flag carrier during this contract period. The Airlines family got…
THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) youSave team has registered a good number of youSave customers during the 2023 Malaita Day celebration in Honiara last week. SINPF conducted two days of awareness during Malaita Province’s 40th Second Appointed Day Anniversary at the FOPA village in Panatina. “The awareness started on Monday, 14th August to…
THE Minister of the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Rexon Ramofafia, has signed a grant Financing Agreement with the European Union (EU) for the EUR 5.6 million (SBD51.7 million) Strengthening Electoral Cycle in Solomon Islands Phase III project (SECSIP). The SECSIP phase III project aims to contribute to the democratic development in…
BRED Bank Solomon is the mourning the loss of one of its top officers who suddenly passed away in Honiara. Head of Retail, Robertus Bochman, 65, was called to rest on Sunday13 August. A statement from the bank said, “BRED Bank Solomon mourns the loss of our Head of Retail, Mr Robertus Bochman who passed…