Issues affecting the private sector was raised by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] during the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting [PIFLM] held in Tonga on 26th to 30 August. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SICCI, James Dolarii was amongst representatives of private sectors who addressed the international and regional leaders…
The Chief Executive Confederation of Asian & Pacific Accountants (CAPA) has been invited to speak at the upcoming Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Congress in September. A statement issued by ISIA on Friday welcomed the Chief Executive, CAPA Mr Brian Blood who will be present at the upcoming Congress. The statement added, Mr Blood is an international…
At its monetary policy meeting held on 29th August 2024, the Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has adopted an accommodative monetary policy stance for the next six months. Inflation has eased and is expected to remain low within the Bank’s desirable range. This should induce increase in economic activity in the short…
The inaugural Agri-Business Plan Competition 2024 has been formally launched in Honiara on Thursday. The Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour, and Immigration Harry Kuma officially launched competition. The Agri-Innovate initiative was conceived to inspire and cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst youths and agri-business professionals. The competition aims to provide a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs…
Solomon Islands will soon be able to meet international market standard requirements for the export of agricultural products. This is being made possible after a complex worth SBD$7 million was built and completed to house a vapor heat treatment plant. It is located at the MAL Biosecurity area close to Henderson International Airport, East Honiara. The building…
Solomon Ports (SIPA) has successfully implemented its new Port Terminal Operating System, ‘OCTOPI’ aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency and improve service delivery. OCTOPI went live after it was launched early this month on 1st of August 2024. This advanced system marks a significant milestone in the Port’s ongoing efforts to enhance Port operational efficiency…
A STENCIL designer is pleading with the National Government to provide a proper venue in Honiara for stencil designers to sell their products. Amongst food vendors at the Honiara Central Market below the KG VI bus bay are a group of stencil designers displaying and selling their products. These group of entrepreneurs are often overlooked…
A FISH seller at the Honiara Central Market is encouraging the unemployed to make use of whatever opportunities they have to earn money for themselves instead of relying on others for survival. Charles Maemae, who hails from Fourau village in Malaita Province, sells fish daily at the market to support his family who live in…
ANOTHER cohort of local media leaders have completed the highly prestigious University of New South Wales’ Australian Graduate School of Management General Manager program. As guests of the Australian Government, Station Manager of ZFM, Ms Ruthina Koroa co-owner of Solomon Star newspaper and PAOA FM, Mrs Elizabeth Siota and co-owner of In-depth Solomons, Ms Georgina Maka’a spent nine days in Australia from August…
NEWLY appointed General Manager for BAT Solomon Islands (BATSI) on Wednesday was introduced to the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification Bradley Tovosia. The outgoing General Manager, Mark Filimonstev formally introduced Darren Corby to the Acting Prime Minister, a statement from the Prime Ministers Office said. “BATSI is now under the…