Hotel owners in the country have decided to form an Association for their businesses. The association is expected to shape up of an industry lobby that can take key agendas directly to the government and other stakeholders.
Director of Marine Export Company Robert Satu hits back on private consultant Robert Mani to request the Ministry of Finance to provide tax returns and receipt to justify more than eight million deducted as tax charges.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, CBSI, has granted a ‘full banking license’ to Pan Oceanic Bank Limited, POBL, making it the first locally incorporated bank to be given the green light to operate in the country. The decision was made at the CBSI Board of Directors meeting last Thursday.
Credit Corporation has donated 100-thousand dollars to World Vision to assist with the recovery efforts following the country’s recent floods that destroyed livelihoods and left thousands homeless.
A number of stores in China Town have began dealing with the aftermath of this week’s flash floods, cleaning up the mud and sludge the floods brought into their shops. A visit by SIBC News today witnessed shop owners cleaning up the inside of their shops, which were mostly covered in mud.
The Price Control Unit says it will prosecute any wholesaler or retailer in Honiara who are found to increase prices of any Price Controlled item. In a statement today, the Unit warned wholesale and retail stores against increasing prices of basic consumable goods during the current disaster…
A group of business leaders of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SICCI, had visited the SolTuna cannery and Tri-marine processing facility in Noro last weekend. This marks a historical new level of outreach to business houses in Noro, Gizo and Munda in the Western province.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has disassociates itself from granting any interim license to the Pacific Alliance Bank Limited, PAB, to conduct business in Solomon Islands. This came in light of media reports that CBSI has granted an interim license to the bank to do business in the country.
The Commerce Minister has increased the number of imported goods and services under the Price Control Regulation. A government statement today says the increase follows successful consultations between the Commerce Minister Elijah Doro Muala and the Price Advisory Committee.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and his delegation have met officials of the New Zealand Pacific Islands Business Council during the state visit to New Zealand last week.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce will begin its inaugural provincial ‘After 5’ Business forum in Western Province next week. The Chamber team will visit the SolTuna cannery and Trimarine processing facility in Noro, and will also visit other business houses in Noro, Gizo, Munda and KFPL in…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has told the New Zealand Business Council, there is space to expand investments in Solomon Islands. A government statement said, Prime Minister Lilo met with the Business Council in Auckland, New Zealand as part of his state visit to the country.
A local business owner has called on local business houses and responsible authorities to assist erect more sheltered bus and taxi stands along the Honiara streets.
Women of ward 15 in Munda Western Province have officially opened their new market facility building at the Helena Goldie Hospital on Friday. Officiating the handing over, Western’s Provincial Minister of State Jane Tozaka said the project is a fine example of service to the people within the…
The Pacific Business Mentoring Programme mentors will provide mentoring and business advice to Solomon Islands business people this Thursday. The Mentoring Programme aims to up-skill business owners by analyzing processes and procedures, and then providing suggestions for improvements or…
Savings clubs play a very important role in the country’s cash economy, says Central Bank Governor Denton Rarawa when he officially opens a four day savings club workshop in Honiara this morning.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has announced new actions the government will take to improve the establishment and growth of small business enterprises in the country.
The Government has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation to expand I-F-C’s operation in the country. A government statement says the agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Clay Forau and IFC’s Regional Manager for the Pacific Gavin Murray.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SICCI, is concerned at the lack of support for the private sector in major Trade Negotiation consultation process.
Bank South Pacific, BSP, announces a new senior management appointment in its International Business and Operations Unit. Giddings Qiqo now takes on the role of Manager Operations and International Business, overseeing the bank’s International Business services to the community.
