The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has a new President. He is David Tuhanuku. Mr. Tuhanuku replaced the former President Gladis Pae. WUSI General Secretary Tony Kangovai told SIBC News, Mr. Tuhanuku was elected during the Unions extra general meeting last week.
Solomon Airlines has announced it will continue to operate its services to and from Port Vila as normal. In a statement, General Manager Operations and Commercial, Gus Kraus said they have conducted an immediate review of the airport’s runway and concluded that conditions were safe from a flight…
Solomon Airlines has extended the dry lease contract for its Solomon Islands registered A-320 aircraft for another four-year term. A government statement said the contract extension follows a visit by the Director of Civil Aviation Authority Solomon Islands (CAASI) George Satu and a Solomon…
Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ron Sumsum has yesterday commenced his case against the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) at the Magistrate Court. Five of FSII’s trustees are facing one count of libel from the Captain.
The Solomon Electricity Authority (SIEA) has effected its new tariff adjustments for the fourth quarter of this year. The state owned enterprise says the adjustment expects a reduction in the domestic base tariff from seven dollar to six dollars, commercial base tariff from $7.63 to $6.58 and…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority – SIPA is debt free. This was announced by SIPA’s Chief Executive Officer – Collin Yow yesterday during SIPA’s brief presentation on its progress, achievement, financial position and future plan. He says, as of yesterday SIPA is debt free.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is committed to developing sports within State Owned Enterprises SOEs. Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs George Palua made the statement to officially launched the 2015 SOEs Sporting Challenge in Honiara yesterday.
The Minister for Finance and Treasury has approved a new range of levy rates and dues for the Solomon Islands Ports Authority. The gazetted new charges revoke the 2010 levy of rates and dues.
A top level government delegation is visiting Singapore this week reportedly on a look and learn the mission of the country’s international Ports facilities and desalination plants.
The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) has been authorized to invite qualified electrical contractors to bid for the installation of LED or Solar-LED streetlights to improve existing streetlights in Honiara suburb and one of the SIEA Provincial Outstations.
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Honorable Jeremiah Manele has urged the Government to carry out an immediate investigation into the current Solomon Airlines saga. Mr. Manele made this call when delivering his speech on the Sine Dire motion in Parliament on Monday.
The High Court today has ordered the Management of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority to reinstate the workers it terminated as of Friday last week. The ruling follows an urgent hearing conducted this afternoon at the High Court.
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) worker in Honiara will save their lunch money now that they are provided free lunch. Thanks to the SIPA Board and Management for launching a “Free Lunch Initiative” at the Honiara ports area today.
Permanent Secretary of Finance and Treasury, Fred Fakarii said State-Owned Enterprise delivers vital services to the people and the economy. Mr Fakarii was speaking to open the12th State-Owned Enterprise Forum at the Heritage Park Hotel yesterday.
Solomon Islands is leading the Pacific region in successfully reforming its state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled this revelation in its report presented in Honiara today.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has called on the DCC Government to immediately investigate the current Solomon Airlines issue. The call follows the recent esoteric contract terminations of Chief Pilot Captain Gibson Galo, one of the country’s top pilots and Airline’s Chief Engineer…
ADB’s report on strategies to guide reforms in state-owned enterprises in the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island countries will be officially launched in Honiara this Wednesday. The report will be launched during the Solomon Islands State-Owned Enterprise Forum.
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) has announced its decision to engage newly graduate engineers from suitable institutions for its two year Graduate Training Program.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will continue to monitor the industrial action at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Commissioner Prendergast confirmed this at his weekly media conference at the Police Headquarters in Honiara today.
Solomon Airlines has advised its flagship Airbus A320 will return to full service on 30 April instead of today. Solomon Airlines’ General Manager of Operations and Commercial, Gus Kraus said the further delay is necessary to secure one of the aircraft’s engines from Germany and Singapore. Mr.
