The price of fuel in the country continues to drop since last year thanks to the increasing global oil supply. And this has been a described as welcoming for many businesses and vehicle owners. According to records obtained by the Solomon Star since last November the price of commodities such as kerosene, petrol and diesel…
A local prominent businessman says the national government should put its focus on creating job opportunities. The businessman, who asked not to be named, said the increasing incidences of lawlessness were a product of the high unemployment rate in the country. His call came after the Democratic Coalition for Change released its policy statement last…
Temotu Province will continue to pursue the proposed trade link with Vanuatu. That’s according to premier Buddley Soakifono. He said his executive will consult with relevant national government ministry to further pursue the matter. Soakifono said previous executives have by-passed the relevant government ministry as well as the Melanesian Spearhead Group in their pursuit of…
THE Sogavare led government has taken a diplomatic approach to re-solve the long drawn industrial dispute of Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) at Yandina. This came after Prime Minister Sogavare sent a delegation to meet with RIPEL general manager, John Whiteside last December to find ways of re-opening the operation. RIPEL management has fully…
BEMOBILE/Vodafone is offering specials in 3G handsets and tablets as part of the Back to School Program. Speaking to the paper the company’s Solomon Islands based Chief Executive Officer (CEO Niall Downey said, the special is to ensure students returning to school have accessed to data services through the 3G handsets and tablets offered at…
Solomon Islands entrepreneurs working within the seafood sector from boat to plate could exponentially expand their businesses through the Fish 2.0 competition launched globally early this month. Fish 2.0 is a business competition that connects investors with seafood businesses giving them an opportunity to win over $180,000 in prizes, gain international visibility, find strategic partners…
Village farmers, fishermen and village shop owners of West Rennell and surrounding communities are experiencing the influx of cash-flow and increase of revenue in their shops and communities as a direct result of the current bauxite mining operation in the area. A landowner Malcolm Sau who has just returned from his village in West Rennell,…
HONIARA streets will today busy again with visitors as MV Caledonian Sky makes it to shore. Caledonian Sky comes from the United Kingdom and carries another good number of tourists according to Destination Solo Travel and Tours managing director Wilson Maelaua. Mr Maelaua said the boat will land at around 8am, the second to arrive…
FOURTEEN tourist boats are scheduled to visit the Solomon Islands this year according to organiser Dest Solo and Tours Managing Director Wilson Maelaua. Mr Maelaua said the figure is the confirmed number but it is likely to increase. “I have 14 cruise ships confirmed to visit this year but there are still other groups still…
The Solomon Island Bemobile Vodafone will be taking 3G services to Auki, Malaita Province this Month. Chief executive officer (CEO) Solomon Islands Niall Downey said Bemobile Vodafone are working hard to launch 3G data services in three provinces early this year. He said Bemobile 2G and 3G upgrades are being made to enhance quality for…