The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has acknowledged the move by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) to put a stop to foreigners who are illegally operating businesses which are on the reserved list for local Solomon Islanders. There have been serious concerns raised recently by members of the…
MALAITA province needs to improve on its health reporting. The Malaita provincial heath director Dr Henry Kako highlighted the need to improve on this, during the first day of the Malaita health conference in Auki, Monday. He said Malaita is lagging behind when it comes to reporting, adding this is one area that those who…
For the fourth month in a row, international visitation to the Solomon Islands has shown double digit growth. Figures released by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) this week reveal international visitation increased for April 2018 increased 11.8 per cent over the corresponding month in 2017. The 2,250 total recorded showed an increase of…
Police in Honiara have arrested a suspect in relation to the death of a 31-year-old male person after being found with a wound to his body outside his rented house in the Koloale area of Central Honiara on 17 June 2018. The Serious Crime Team within the National Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Solomon…
The public is again warned to watch out for bogus recruitment agents. Labor Mobility Unit (LMU) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade issued the warning in light of latest reports suggesting certain people posing as agents for the New Zealand Recognized Seasonal Employer scheme (RSE) and the Australian Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP).…
$5k for young Sidi to undergo medical review By LACHLAN SHYVES EDDIE A LEADING clothing company in Honiara has stepped in to support a one year old baby to undergo a life saving medical review overseas. Island Clothing Limited last week donated SBD$5,000 to assist Peter Sidi Junior to undergo a medical review in…
A LOCAL Chief from Choiseul Ellison Pitakaka has applauded his colleague, Chief Collish Leketo Tutua for the bold stand to raise an important issue towards the current review of the Forest Resources and Timber Utilization (FRTU) Act, particularly benefit sharing. Chief Ellison Pitakaka is from Luku Village, Katupika Ward in South Choiseul. He also urges…
A MALAITAN man is calling on the long serving Members in Parliament (MPs) to retire and give way for young potential leaders a chance to contest the 2019 National General Election. Daniel Aba told the Solomon Star in Auki in an interview that Solomon Islands is celebrating its 40th years anniversary this year and it…
A GROUP of uncertified ship crew have successfully completed a safety training in Honiara last week. The training was facilitated by Sol-Safety Consultancy and Training Services (SSCTS), which is privately owned by Elijah Mouku. The training was made possible under the support of Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA). The training enabled uncertified marines crews…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) as the peak body representing the private sector in the country applauds the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government for their commitment to progress the high-speed telecommunication undersea cable from Sydney to Honiara. On Wednesday 13th June 2018, Prime Minster Rick Houenipwela and his Australian…