A New Zealand couple currently sailing through the country have commended local indigenous Solomon Islanders for their hospitality and communication skills. Michael and Julie, sailed through our waters from Temotu province and now are in Central province. They have their own trade business in New Zealand. But after retiring they decided to sell the business…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently welcomed acclaimed musical composer Igelese Ete to the country. Mr Ete, who directed an inspirational choral performance for the Chamber’s Inaugural Business Excellence Awards in March last year (2013), is most famous for being the choirmaster for the music for the Lord of the Rings…
Daltron country manager Tony Koraua has retained his seat as the chairman of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) board. This is for the 4th consecutive year since his first election to the top post in 2011. He was re-elected a recent extra-ordinary meeting held at Club HP last Thursday. Mr Koraua…
Central Island province plans to reopen Anuha airstrip in the Florida islands, Central province to boost air-links and the flow of tourist into the province. Deputy premier of the province Charles Bisa revealed this to the Solomon Star last week during a meeting with Green Tourism Solomon Island Ltd officials at Taupuipui Island Resort. Mr…
A new shopping mall with apartment units is expected to be constructed soon at the Burns Creek area, East Honiara. A huge billboard showing details of the new development revealed that more than 140 shopping units and 52 apartments will be featured in this new proposed development. A developer named Capital Park Corp Ltd is…
The Solomon Islands Government is seeking interested private companies to develop and operate the Tina River Hydroelectric Power Project. As part of looking for a suitable privately owned developer an expression of interest through a tender had been issued by the national government. According to Pacific Periscope, an online newsletter and blog with trade news…
Bank South Pacific Limited has announced a net profit of K436.8 million (US$153.9 million) for the 2013 financial year, with a final dividend of 66 toea per share to be paid to shareholders. This was announced by the bank’s group chairman Kostas Constantinou last Friday. Constantinou said 2013 has been a successful one for the…
The 2014 Forum Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM) will be held in Tarawa, Kiribati on 28 May 2014. ‘Leveraging Economic Growth Opportunities through Trade Promotion and Facilitation Reforms’ is the theme for this year’s Forum Trade Ministers meeting. “The focus on trade promotion and facilitation initiatives will assist our Members in translating opportunities into real trade…
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Tuesday launched Lighting Papua New Guinea, a project to help half a million people get safe and affordable solar off-grid lighting that will boost business, allow children to study, cut household costs, and help women stay safe on the streets. With IFC’s help, solar manufacturers mainly…
THEY fit in a pocket, have batteries that last all week and are almost indestructible: old-school Nokias, Ericssons and Motorolas are making a comeback as consumers tired of fragile and overly-wired smartphones. With no apps, video calls or smiley faces, handsets like the Nokia 3310 or the Motorola StarTec 130 allow just basic text messaging…