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Govt plans to upgrade facilities at Munda airport

The Government has recognised the importance of upgrading facilities at the Munda international airport to cater for the influx of visitors’ arrival.

Australian High Commission Councellor Economic Andrew Schofield speaking at the official opening of the Solchoc festival.

Solchoc week underway

THE 2019 Solchoc Festival is now underway in Honiara following its official opening ceremony, Monday.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), Atenasi Ata delivering her speech.

‘Careers Market’ display pathways for students

AS the body representing the private sector, we are focused on supporting businesses to thrive and create jobs, but at the same time we need to inspire our students, our young generation to aim high and to reach their full potential, as they are our future workforce as well as business entrepreneurs.

Former premier of Guadalcanal province, Stephen Panga, thanked the Ministry of Mines for carrying out the consultation.

MMERE holds consultation at Gold Ridge

THE Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) on Tuesday conducted a successful consultation with members of the land owning groups at Gold Ridge Mine site.

Dive operators to form body

A MAJOR step forward for the future promotion and development of the Solomon Islands dive tourism sector, the destination’s main dive operators have agreed to combine resources to create a formal representative body – Dive Operators Solomon Islands (DOSI).

Deputy Premier cuts ribbon as Mr Viliame of Gateway Hotel lends a hand while Mr Ben Nginabule looks on.

SISBEC expands to Munda

THE Solomon Islands Small Business Enterprise Centre (SISBEC) has finally opened its doors on Thursday in Munda, Western province.

Chottu’s Guadalcanal Products Ltd’s products on show at the Path to Market trade show in New Zealand.

Local businesses explore potential markets

Five Solomon Islands local businesses are participating in this year’s Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand’s Path to Market programme in Auckland.

Members of the newly elected SICCI Board. Front row (right to left) Vice Chairman, David Rupokets, Chairman, Jay Bartlett, SICCI CEO, Atenasi Ata, Belinda Botha. Standing: Uta Temahua (left) and Hilda Lamani.

SICCI hosts AGM, elects new Board

THE Solomon Islands Chamber Commerce and Industry (SICCI) now has a new Board that will lead its mandate for the next twelve (12) months.

Technical Consultant at Strategic Pay New Zealand, Mr Mike Boneham, presenting the findings of the 2018 Remuneration Survey to SICCI members and other representatives of both the private and public sectors.

More businesses join remuneration survey

The 2018 Biennial Remuneration Survey has seen the increase on the number of participants who have shown commitment to putting in place credible and consistent procedures in dealing with their employees’ remuneration.

Axiom set to make first nickel export

AXIOM is set to make its first shipment of nickel ore from Isabel Province next month.

Chan: Govt must venture into manufacturing local products

POWERFUL Honiara Businessman, Sir Thomas Chan is calling on any new government formed this year to work together with international partners and donors to assist local business houses to manufacture local products for export.