Business Archive April 2019
9 articlesRSIPF Boost Traffic Checks Ahead of Election of New PM
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Kukum Traffic Centre in Honiara are increasing traffic checks on the capital’s roads as part of the operation for the election of a new Prime Minister on 24 April 2019.
RSIPF Investigate Alleged Rape of a Woman in Central Guadalcanal
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Guadalcanal Province are investigating the alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman at the NZ Camp, inland of the Henderson area in Central Guadalcanal on 13 April 2019.
Solomon Islands Dive Operators to Establish Formal Association
In a major step forward for the future promotion and development of the Solomon Islands dive tourism sector, the destination’s main dive operators have agreed to combine resources to create a formal representative body - Dive Operators Solomon Islands (DOSI).
Youth Unemployment an Issue for New Government
As lobbying goes into overdrive a simple survey this morning sought views from the public on what key issues a new government should address
Mining Company Had No Regard for Graves: Tribal Chief
A tribal chief says he feels regret and shame after doing business with a mining company operating in Rennell Island.
Domestic Violence a Hindrance to Employees
A new study shows employees in Solomon Islands lose more than two working weeks a year due to domestic and sexual violence, with one in three employees experiencing violence in the past 12 months.
Economic Hopes on New International Route
As Solomon Airlines flight IE715 touched down in Munda on Saturday, thousands lined the fences to greet the unfamiliar sight of a commercial airliner at the community’s tiny airport.
New Beginnings for Aruligo Communities
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries has taken the major step forward in realizing its goal to re-develop the former ICLARM site at Aruligo, West Guadalcanal into a National Aquaculture Centre.
Airports to Receive Upgrades in Million Dollar Project
Tens of thousands of Solomon Islanders will benefit from upgrades to key roads and two of the country’s biggest airports under a new project supported by a US$30.5 million credit and a US$20.5 million grant approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.
