WITH the demand for banking services by customers of Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) along with its increasing membership, the bank is expanding its service with the opening of its new branch next week. POB chief executive officer (CEO) Nihal Kekulawala has confirmed that their East Honiara branch will be opening up at Panatina Plaza next…
HONIARA city council (HCC) has finally started issuing business license to interested business operators within Town Ground Grand Plaza. The Solomon Star was told business licenses have already been issued to more than five interested business occupants. Council when contacted has confirmed issuing business licenses following its environmental health assessment and physical planning inspection of…
CONCERNED residents of Auki, Malaita province are concern with the increasing sells of betel nut in front of Auki market. This came after betel nut vendors have increased in numbers, which nearly covered the main entrance gate to the market. A concerned man speaking on behalf of the Auki residents said that the betel nut…
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MALS) Munda office will host a mini agriculture show next month in Munda. The mini agriculture show aims to bring together all farmers around Roviana, Rendova, Munda and Noroto showcase their agricultural products. Agriculture officer in Munda Rueben Alepio told the Solomon Star in Munda over the weekend that the…
OFFICERS from the Central provincial police and health division will engage in a joint operation to conduct awareness talks to communities in Small Ngella next week. The visit will focus on health awareness and talks related to law and order. The team will visit Belagha, Salesapa and some of the communities in Small Ngella. Central…
UNITED Nations’ member states and stakeholders participating in the climate summit in New York has been strongly urged to take a holistic and appropriate steps towards addressing climate change issues. Pacific Indigenous Peoples (PIP) made the statement before distinguished chairs, panelists and delegates with one voice for urgent action. Solomon Islands Dr Samson Viulu who…
The Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and Peace (MNURP) last Friday farewelledtheir Caretaker Minister HypoliteTarimae and five SPC interns. Speaking at the farewell function hosted by ministry at Mendana Hotel, Permanent Secretary (PS) Lennis Rukale thanked the Caretaker Minister Tarimae for his contribution towards the ministry. “In your four years in Parliament and as a…
Bintang Borneo Mining company from Indonesia and officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy are conducting awareness onBauxite mining around Rendova Island in Western Province this week. They are currently in Munda to conduct the mining awareness. Speaking to the Solomon Star in Munda over the weekend an officer from the ministry who wanted…
The 2014 tourism council meeting set down for this month in Honiara has been postponed to early next year. Director of Ministry of Culture Barney Sivoro told the Solomon Star on Monday. Mr Sivoro said ministry has postponed the 2014 tourism council meeting to early next year since six provincial government and national will go…
The country’s first ever single origin premium chocolate is now out in the market after the first batch was produced in Australia last month. The breakthrough which was made by C-Corp Solomon Islands Limited has also seen local cocoa beans being recognised by chocolate producers. C-Corp Limited has been working on this project for the…