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A delegation from Express Pelican and Malaita Provincial Secretary Fredrick Fa’abasua pose for a picture on Monday at the Auki wharf besides Express Pelican.

Express Pelican II resumes service to Auki

Express Pelican II has resumed its shipping service to the Malaita provincial capital of Auki this week after obtaining its business license from Malaita province.

Dr Luke Forau presenting an overview of the Solomon Islands’ economy during the 11th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara in September earlier this year co-hosted by SICCI. SICCI congratulates Dr Luke Forau on his recent appointment as CBSI Governor.

SICCI congratulates new CBSI Governor on appointment

The Solomon Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) congratulates Dr Luke Forau on his appointment as the Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI).

NPF’s credit bank approved

MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will soon have access to loan and other credit scheme.

Digital cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethernum, Dash, Monero and Litecoin.

CBSI warns public against bitcoin

THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has warned the public that cryptocurrencies (i.e. virtual or digital currencies such as bitcoin, etherium, ripple, and others) are not currencies issued or regulated by the Central Bank.

The Lightbulb group will bring Home Blo Iumi’s winning teams under YECSI’s membership and provide them with further opportunities to practise innovation and creativity paving a pathway towards entrepreneurship. (Pictured here) First members of the Lightbulb group with YECSI Coordinator, John Wopereis and YECSI Membership and Communication Officer, Irish Melaume.

YECSI, Solomon Power partner to create ‘Lightbulb Group’

Following the successful launch of the Home Blo Iumi Program in September 2019, the Young Entrepreneurs Council of Solomon Islands (YECSI) has fostered a partnership with Solomon Power in the creation of the ‘Lightbulb Group’ program.

Chart showing All Groups Percentage Changes by Consumer Price Index Towns.

National inflation rose 0.7 per cent in July

The country’s national inflation has climbed to 0.7 per cent in July 2019 after a 0.1 per cent movement noted in the month of June.

Fisheries Minister Ghiro holds fruitful talks with OFCF

Fisheries Minister Hon Nestor Ghiro who is on his first official visit overseas has had a fruitful discussion with the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation (OFCF) of Japan over the weekend.

Local farmers urged to engage in kava farming

LOCAL farmers have been encouraged to start planting kava because of its high demand and financial benefit.

Newly appointed Country Head for ANZ, Martin Beattie.

New country head for ANZ Solomons

ANZ on Wednesday announced Martin Beattie as the newly appointed Country Head for its ANZ operation in Solomon Islands.

SICCI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms Atenasi Ata said the Chamber’s call for a reduction of electricity tariffs was driven by the sad reality faced by majority of the nation being unable to afford electricity, contributing to a further demise in the quality of life, economy and living standards for both ordinary citizen and local business owners alike.

SICCI raises concerns and calls for reduction in electricity tariffs!

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is calling on Solomon Power to work together with the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification to approve an immediate reduction in electricity tariffs in the domestic, commercial and industrial segments.