The Ports Authority Reform Program has the support of the Solomon Islands Government says Ports CEO, Collin Yow. Mr Yow told a press conference this week, the Ports Authority is encouraged to improve the standards of Ports and to increase revenue streams.
Trade is at the heart of economic development in the Pacific region, says the visiting Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Dame Meg Taylor.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) will elect its board of management on the 26th of this month in Honiara A statement from Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the election will coincide with SICCI’s Annual General Meeting.
Establishing an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is timely for Solomon Islands, said the Ombudsman Chair Joe Poraiwai. Mr. Poraiwai told local journalists in an excursion to parliament over the weekend. Asked what the Ombudsman’s thoughts are in having an anti-corruption agency, Mr.
The Government is now preparing to engage with Korean Water (K-Water) for the development of the Tina River Hydropower Project (TRHDP), Central Guadalcanal.
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) has released its first annual report for the 2013-14 financial year. A statement from the Institute said, the report outlined some key successes of the previous year and described the challenges faced.
The Chair of Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) Ruth Liloqula believes there is hope for Solomon Islands to eventually eradicate corruption. Speaking at the official opening of an anti-corruption workshop for civil society organizations in the country today, Ms.
Women in Honiara will commemorate International Women’s Day tomorrow. The day begins with a parade from the Honiara City Council to Art Gallery where activities will take place.
The Young Women’s Parliamentary Group has presented its 2015 annual program to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today. The Group presented the program and it’s new executive members during a courtesy call to the Prime Minister’s office.
Solomon Airlines flagship Airbus A320 will be undergoing scheduled annual maintenance in Manila, Philippines starting tomorrow. The Solomon Airline Office says the national carrier has resorted to operate a Nauru B737-300 to replace the Airbus A320 four weekly Honiara-Brisbane service and weekly…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and World Health Organization (WHO) have hosted an interfaith conference on health promotion for non-communicable disease prevention.
The Government, NGOs and development partners will commemorate the International Women’s Day next week. The International Women’s Day has been used as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
The Australian High Commissioner has encouraged women business owners and women thinking of starting a business to join the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA).
The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) celebrates its 10th Anniversary this week. The Association says the celebration coincides with SIWIBA’s bi-monthly Mere’s Market for the month of February. The theme of the celebration is “Strengthening Women Through Business”.
Bank South Pacific is looking forward to becoming the largest investor in Solomon Islands, said Chief Executive Officer Robin Fleming. Mr. Fleming made the comments during his recent BSP familiarization trip to the Solomon Islands, in which he also met with Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare.
Youth at Work will host a three days “Youth Market” from March 5th. Youth at work Entertainment Officer Rodney Samuel says most of the events will be similar to the previous youth market.
The office of the Police Commissioner has suspended a senior police officer. A police statement today says the commissioner suspended the officer in relation to a motor accident that occurred at East Honiara over the weekend.
World Vision Solomon Islands will launch its 2014 Annual Review report at the World Vision office tomorrow. The organisation will also share its recent work in the Solomon Islands and the overall program impact contained in the Pacific Timor-Leste Child Well-being Report.
Solomon Outreach Society (SOS) in New Zealand has donated school furniture for Divit Rural Training Centre and Visale Primary School in West Guadalcanal. The Outreach Society was established by a former Catholic Father Peter Hudleby from New Zealand who served in the Solomon Islands in the 1950s.
People living in communities of Katova district, Isabel Province are calling on Our Telekom to explain why it is yet to set up a tower there after a survey was concluded in 2012.
