DESPITE suffering from theft, substantial damages to property and losing class time during the recent disaster, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) students association had offered to assist flood victims. Next week the students association will donate some of the items they are currently collecting to the responsible authorities to be distributed to the flood…
The current yacht entry fee into Solomon Island waters is very expensive. Michael and Julie, a couple from New Zealand currently sailing around the country claimed, the fee to enter the country very costly compared to other countries. Speaking to the Solomon Star at Roderick Bay last week the couple called on the national government…
Another comprehensive maritime surveillance operation wound up its annual phase for 2014 on the weekend, with Operation Tui Moana ending a ten-day operation on Friday evening. TUI MOANA 2014 (OPTM14) stretched from 14-23 May across the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and high seas of Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu. Opportunities also arose…
Westpac Solomon Islands is calling all women and girls who are interested in applying for a Westpac Women’s Education Grant to submit their application before time runs out. Since 2011, Westpac Solomon Islands has offered the Westpac Women’s Education Grants Program to give women and girls an opportunity to receive financial assistance to help with…
Bank South Pacific (BSP) has again brought much needed banking services deeper into North East Guadalcanal province launching yet another branchless banking full agent at Dadave Village‐ GPPOL 2 on Friday. Dadave BSP Agent owner Mr Daniel Buto thanked BSP for bringing branchless banking services to their doorstep as the womenfolk are now able to…
Catholic operated Bishop Epalle school is organising a bazaar this coming Saturday. As part of kicking off preparation the school on Friday launched a flag banner with the theme: “Help Bishop Epalle School’ written on it. The launching marked days ahead of the actual Bazaar day which will be held this coming Saturday 31st May,…
Green Tourism Solomon Island Ltd made a historically visit to Kobuana Island 5km away from Bonavesta island in Central province Thursday last week where they held discussion with landowning groups. The discussion was based on a proposed holiday package project formulated by Green Tourism which will include the island. The visit allowed the officials to…
Rodrick Bay Hideaway has thanked Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) for its support towards the preparation of the up-coming yacht festival. To be hosted by Rodrick Bay Hideaway, it would run from 27th -30th of June. SIVB upon request from Rodrick Bay Hideaway donated $10,000 towards preparation of the event. Further funding support will be…
Two tourism operators in Florida Island, Central Island province last Tuesday have settled their past differences through a reconciliation ceremony. The reconciliation took place during a weeklong tourism inspections and evaluation by officials from the Green Tourism SI Ltd. The reconciliation was held between directors of Pota Sauragi Eco Lodge, Pota Sagupari and Taupuipui Island…
Green Tourism Solomon Island Ltd has successfully completed its week-long evaluation and inspection of four (4) eco-tourism properties on Florida Island, Central Island province last week. The evaluation and inspection was conducted at four eco-tourism properties namely Roderick Bay Hideaway, Roderick Bay Beach Resort, Pota Saurangi Eco-Lodge, and Tapuipui Island Resort. The inspection started off…