A wide range of national issues ranging from the economy to infrastructure development are amongst the key subjects to be discussed in the historic Australia Solomon Islands (ASI) Business Forum and Business Mission in Honiara from June 15 – 19. Chairman of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce, Tony Koraua confirmed that preparation is well…
CONSTRUCTION work for the new provincial tourism office in Auki, Malaita Province will start next month. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary (PS) for Culture and Tourism (MCT) John Wasi. Mr Wasi told the Solomon Star last week that the construction work will start in July. “Construction work for the new Auki tourism office…
Bmobile-Vodafone have upgraded their data services at the end of May in conjunction with their new data product launch and new coverage areas starting June: Bmobile-Vodafone are delighted to announce that they have successfully upgraded their data services on Tuesday May 26th. This improved service was completed by both the bmobile-Vodafone and the Huawei teams…
Silentworld Shipping and Logistics directly contributed over SBD$500,000,000 into the country’s economy over the past ten years, This was highlighted on Saturday night when the company celebrated its 10th anniversary since its establishment in Solomon Islands. This is one of the facts the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Meyric Slimming highlighted when reflecting’s the company’s inception.…
TOURISM operators in Malu’u, North Malaita, Malaita Province are requesting Police Commissioner to deploy additional police officers to Malu’u police station to boost security work in that region. Chairman of the newly formed North Malaita Tourism Association (NMTA) John Suifalu highlighted this during a visit to Malu’u sub-station by a high level tourism delegation last…
NEWLY registered North Malaita Tourism Association (NMTA) and people of North Malaita in Malaita Province have been informed about the new marketing approach conducted internationally by the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB). SIVB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Josefa Tuamoto highlighted this during a stopover at Malu’u substation last Tuesday. Mr Tuamoto said, its the first…
THE North Malaita Tourism Association (NMTA) has acknowledged the visit by a high level delegation from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB). The delegation is being led by the Minister Bartholomew Parapola. The delegation travelled to Malaita on Monday mornig and officiated in the ground breaking ceremony of…
SOMEWHERE in the Solomon Islands lies a place that remains unscathed by time – or tourists. The inhabitants of Rendova live life much like they have for centuries. They fish and grow vegetables for food and get by doing what they have always done. Eco Lodge only opened last year and manager Kilo Paza…
Wrapping up the biggest ever Solomon Islands promotional campaign in Australia, Solomon Airlines and the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau have hailed the week-long travel industry road show industry update series in Queensland and NSW a major success. With travel agent workshops taking place in Brisbane, Wollongong and on the New South Wales Central Coast, the…
Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID), the mining company having interest for bauxite deposits on Rennell have promise good returns to both the national and provincial governments including landowners. A Spokesman for APID explained APID like any other operating companies has a timeframe set to follow regarding benefits of royalties of whatever kind. “Whilst APID is…