As the peak body representing private sector, the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) believes the country has so much to offer in terms of business investment. SICCI Chair, Mr Jay Bartlett made the statement at the 2018 Papua New Guinea investment conference which concluded on Tuesday in Brisbane, Australia. SICCI is represented…
BOARD chairman of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF), Peter Boyers has revealed that 7.9% is the interest rate to be paid for the money borrowed by government. According to Mr Boyers, this is the best rate they ever negotiated. He told the Solomon Star last Thursday that 7.9% is the interest rate for…
Businesses in and around Gizo, Western province last week on August 2-3 2018 benefited from a ‘Marketing and Customer Service’ training workshop. The two-day training was delivered by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) in its continuous efforts to connect with businesses in the provinces. Its their third visit to Gizo as…
HONIARA domestic port at Point Cruz in Honiara has improved over the last two years and sets a good example of a neglected facility that now turns into a more organised, and revenue generating source for SIPA. The domestic port area was an eyesore to the general public in the past since it was treated…
The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and the Solomon Island National Provident Fund (SINPF) are yet to sign the SBD3.5 million deal that will see SINPF taking over Auki Plaza. Last week the Malaita Provincial Premier Peter Ramohia told the Solomon Star in Auki the $3.5 million deal is expected to be signed anytime this week…
Air Kiribati CEO, Mr. Tarataake Teannaki, has announced that Air Kiribati has launched its new fare promotion “Kids Fly Free” on its international air services to Funafuti and Honiara. The promotion allows a paying adult to have one child between the ages of 2 and 11 to accompany them free of charge (taxes are applicable)…
SINPF to purchase Auki plaza By BIRA’AU WILSON SAENIIn Auki THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will soon own the controversial Auki Plaza, in Malaita province for SBD3.5 million, following an auction deal. This was confirmed to the Solomon Star, by the Premier of Malaita province, Peter Ramohia. Yesterday, the premier and the SINPF…
THE Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has congratulated the people and Government of Solomon Islands on the occasion of the country’s 40th Independence Anniversary on 7th July 2018. As the peak body representing the private sector in Solomon Islands, SICCI acknowledged the positive and tremendous changes that have occurred in the economy…
GOVERNMENT together with the private sector and other development stakeholders must work in partnership to support inclusive forms of growth in this country. Speaking during the Prime Minister’s Breakfast held at the Heritage Park Hotel yesterday morning, Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) chair Jay Bartlett’s said the country’s demographics continue to demand…
BRED invests $70m since 2017 By LESLEY SANGA BRED Bank (SI) Limited has so far invested SBD$70 million in the local economy since its establishment in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 2017. Prime Minister Rick Hou made the revelation over the weekend, in the official opening of the bank in the country. The bank’s interim…