“Not only does it impart relevant knowledge and skills for effectively entering established markets with our unique Pacific brands, but also teaches us ways to access finance and forge new connections and partnerships with our fellow Pacific sisters.” These are words by Rachel Rahii, one of four Solomon Islands women who joined a four-day Pacific…
SOLOMON Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) is among other businesses and organizations that missed out on the SBD309 Million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP). The former Democratic Coalition for Government for Advancement (DCGA) led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare developed the ESP to boost the economy to compensate for the expected economic downturn resulting from…
A MEMBER of Parliament (MP) is appealing for police investigation on those who allegedly committed fraud as per the findings of the audit report on the Economic Stimulus Package. This MP was among three MPs that the audit report found to have received $1.8 million under the ESP. The MP, who requested the non-publication of…
SOLOMON Islands-based solo artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae has emerged as the winner of Pacific Break 2024, with his moving song Naratana manu taking out first place. The 28-year-old from the Malaita Province in Solomon Islands won the competition, beating more than 300 entries from 18 Pacific nations, and will now join the lineup for Australia’s…
SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has experienced a decrease in net contribution from formal sectors this financial year. Unlike the informal net contributions, it has increased compared to last year. SINPF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mike Wate confirmed this during the crediting rate announcement at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday. Mr Wate said the…
GUADALCANAL Provincial Government (GPG) will continue to implement plans that will aim to help youths engage more in sports activities for the next four years. Guadalcanal Deputy Premier John Lee Saki announced this during his keynote after the grand final of the 2024 Guadalcanal Soccer Cup Tournament last Thursday at the Lawson Tama Stadium in…
The Solomon Cup defending champions Malaita Eagles is currently undergoing intense preparation ahead of the November men’s Solomon Cup. The sports event will take place from November 23rd to December 7th at the National Stadium in Honiara. With just over a month away the team is not wasting time to prepare for the highly anticipated Solomon Cup…
A SPORTS competition to raise funds and help rebuild Mbilua school in Vonunu, Vella Western Province was held in the past days. Newly appointed Western Provincial Sports Minister Eric Hitu officially launched this fundraising drive on Tuesday. Football and netball are being featured during this weeklong social event. The sports event aims to raise funds…
IT’S the time of the year when the mango season hits the country. Over the past days and weeks the Honiara Central Market has been flooded with sweet mangoes and you will be amazed by the varieties and sizes of the juicy fruits that are now selling like hot cakes. The price ranges from $1…
Five Solomon Islands students who are currently embarking on a 10-month agricultural training program at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in Israel, are safe and sound. In a statement of assurance sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Media Unit, Director of AICAT Dafna Gommershtadt said, the local students are safe…