POPULAR Solomon Islands boy-band DMP on Thursday left the country on a two week tour of Australia. The five-man band, whose songs were played in almost all radio airwaves throughout the Pacific, will be visiting five towns and cities during the two weeks, which will be fully scheduled with various gigs, concerts and also recording…
A NEW business model has been introduced in Solomon Islands, specifically designed to take account of Melanesian culture. The ‘community company’ will make it easier to distribute benefits throughout the community and be safer for landowners and villagers to do business. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been working with the government in Solomon…
ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) says Fiu River hydropower project in Malaita province is one of the projects they are considering for funding. Speaking exclusively to the Solomon Star in Sydney this week Hayden Everett, a Senior Country Specialist of the Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office within ADB said Fiu hydro is on their list for…
UNDER the country’s 10-year National Development Strategy for 2011-2020, Asian Development Bank (ADB) is assisting Solomon Islands in a number of specific projects. They are in the area of infrastructure, public sector management, and in renewable energy. Hayden Everett, a Senior Country Specialist of the Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office within the Asian Development Bank…
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) stands ready to kick off the submarine fibre optic cable network once the government indicates where the cables will be connected. Hayden Everett, Senior Country Specialist of the Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office within the Asian Development Bank (ADB) told the Solomon Star in Sydney this week that the project…
RENBELL plans to look into its licensing policies as part of moves to increase its revenue collection. That’s according to the newly appointed provincial secretary Peseika Baiabe. Mr Baiabe said the province’s current business ordinance is quite outdated. “We will be looking at amending it to ensure we collect enough revenue for the province,” he…
THE Youth market event last week with the theme youth and corruption organised by SPC Youth at work project was a great initiative. That’s according to Solomon Islands Youth for Change team leader Elwin Taloimatakwa. “The event gives the opportunity for the youths to market their products, showcase their talents and even learn about corruption…
THE tickets for the J Boog concert on 6th of April 2014 SUNDAY are now available at the Heritage Park Hotel as of last week. Pacific Islander reggae star J Boog, a dynamic singer with a lyrical balance of relatable love songs and conscious messages, boasts a formidable presence, juxtaposed with comforting tenderness. J Boog…
A SEMINAR for teenage girls will be conducted next week at Maranatha Centre, east Honiara. The Adventist Women’s department of SDA, Solomon Islands Mission, is organising this program which will run for two days. Director of Adventist Women department Beverly Maega will be facilitating the seminar along with other mentors. She said their goal is…
A total of 25 new National records and personal best times were set during the three day TNT PNG swimming championship held at Ela Murray International primary school in Port Moresby at the weekend. There were many enjoyable moments as 252 personal best times were set as swimmers raced the clock to seize the opportunity…