Business Archive September 2021
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Solomon Airlines Staff Participate in Healthy Heart Checks on “World Heart Day”
Solomon Airlines staff took part in voluntary health checks on ‘World Heart Day’, arranged by the airline with the National Referral Hospital.
Bechedemeer Diver Dies From Crocodile Attack
A 36 year old bechedemeer diver from Roviana lagoon in the Western province has died after he was attacked by a crocodile.
ADB, New Zealand, and Australia to Help Government Reform Solomon Islands’ Tax System
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has joined with the governments of New Zealand and Australia to help Solomon Islands overhaul its tax system to expand and secure the country’s revenue base.
Red Cross Launches “Evriwan Kaikai Initiative”
Last week, the Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) launched ‘Evriwan Kakai’, an initiative to support vulnerable people and communities with fresh, tasty local food.
Nickel Kolosori Project in Isabel to Commence Soon
Pacific Nickel Mines (PNM) is confident it has all three levels of stakeholder approval required to kick off its Kolosori nickel project in the Solomon Islands.
SICCI to Host Infrastructure Symposium
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) will host its inaugural Infrastructure Symposium this year which will bring together key stakeholders in the infrastructure development sector in Solomon Islands.
Ho’ota: Food Waste and Loss an Important Issue in Solomon Islands
Food waste and loss is an important issue in Solomon Islands that needs to be addressed as a lot of food have been wasted by our producers and vendors says the Deputy Secretary Technical (DST) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Mr Michael Ho’ota.
Solomon Airlines Expands ‘Iumi Tugeda Holidays’ Program to Guadalcanal on World Tourism Day
Solomon Airlines has chosen World Tourism Day to announce a significant expansion of the airline’s ‘Iumi Tugeda Holidays’ program to include more operators in Guadalcanal Province and the addition of Honiara and Central, West and North West Guadalcanal options.
COVID-19 Takes its Toll on the Economy: Sogavare
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy have been significant.
Malaita Farmers Educated on Biosecurity Export Protocols
Biosecurity Solomon Islands of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has delivered eye opening presentations to farmers in Malaita Province on Biosecurity export procedures to meeting requirements of international markets.
Commitment Towards Taro Hospital Redevelopment Project Reinforced
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Senior Executive Management (SEM) held a meeting recently with the Premier and members of the Choiseul Provincial Government on the redevelopment of the current Taro Hospital in Choiseul.
Virtually Connecting and Building Pacific Communities in COVID-19 Pandemic Times
Hosted for the first time virtually from 6 - 9 September 2021, the Pacific Internet Governance Forum 2021 (PacIGF) brought together stakeholders to discuss and debate policies based on the theme ‘Working towards inclusive, safe and accessible services in the Pacific region.’
Tourism Industry Devastated by Death of Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto
The close-knit Solomon Islands tourism industry is in mourning following the death of Tourism Solomons CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto who passed away in Suva, Fiji, on Tuesday, 21 September.
Reaching the 90% Vaccination Threshold
The country will open its borders if we reach 90% vaccination coverage, this was the assurance given by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his nationwide address on Monday.
Ports Authority to Increase Entrance Fees for Domestic Port
Come October 2021, users of the Domestic Port in Honiara will see an increase in entrance fee charges.
Vaccine Hesitancy High in Honiara and Guadalcanal
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that vaccine hesitancy is highest in Honiara and Guadalcanal.
Solomon Airlines Partners With Tourism Stakeholders and Local Schools in Coastal Clean Up
Solomon Airlines, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tourism Solomons, Travel Solomons, St. Johns School, Tanagai Community High School and Solomon Islands Scout Association joined forces on Saturday to help clean up Solomon Islands coastlines.
Temotu Launch its COVID-19 Vaccination Program
On Wednesday (15th September) this week the last remaining province, Temotu, successfully launched its provincial COVID-19 vaccination roll out program in the provincial capital, Lata.
Building Effective Provincial Youth Councils
The UN Development Programme (UNDP), in cooperation with the National Youth Congress and the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, led the process of revitalizing the Provincial Youth Council in Choiseul through a week-long programme.
Solomon Islands Committed to Developing a Gender-responsive National Employment Policy
The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the labour markets in Pacific Island Countries (PICs), including Solomon Islands, bringing disproportionate levels of unemployment and underemployment across different groups of people, sectors and regions.
New Public Solicitor’s Office Branch in Munda to Cater to the Western Province
More people in the Western Province, will be able to access legal information and services with the opening of the new Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) branch in Munda.
Facebook and SICCI Host Workshop to Support the Pacific Digital Economy
Facebook, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), will bring a free digital skills training programme to Honiara on Tuesday 21 September.
New Auditor General Sworn In
The country’s new Auditor General David Dennis was sworn-in by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi at Government House on Tuesday 14 September.
How Can We Improve Our Vaccination Rates?
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that the country cannot stay locked up forever, and has directed the Oversight Committee to look at the possibility of reopening our borders, once certain thresholds are reached.
KAWAKI Women’s Network Elects New Executive
KAWAKI Women’s Network held its first Annual General Meeting on the 8th – 10th September, last week in Wagina, Choiseul Province. About 45 Women from the respective areas of Katupika, Wagina and Kia attended the first AGM where they adopted their constitution and successfully elected nine Executive members.
SDA Provide Clarity Around COVID-19 Vaccination
The Health Ministries department of the South Pacific Division (SPD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) has developed a series of videos in response to queries about COVID-19 vaccination.
Central Field Hospital Returns to Being COVID-19 Isolation Ward
The Ministry of Health says the Central Field Hospital (CFH) will now return to being used as the COVID-19 isolation ward, to safely isolate and manage COVID-19 cases to prevent any community transmission.
Rennell Bellona Premier Urges His People to Get Vaccinated
Premier of Rennell Bellona province Hon. Willy Tuhagenga is urging his people to get vaccinated as it is the only way to prevent community transmission.
COVID-19 Vaccination Launched in Rennell Bellona Province
Rennell and Bellona (Renbel) province is the latest province to have successfully launched its COVID-19 vaccination program.
USTDA Supports Banking Modernization in Solomon Islands
Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for technical assistance to modernize the country’s banking infrastructure.
Beck Reminds Seasonal Workers: “Be Good Ambassadors for the Country”
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade, Mr Collin Beck, has reminded workers flying to Australia today under the Seasonal Work Program (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) to be good ambassadors for the country.
150 Workers Fly to Australia Today
Good news for rural families, 150 workers are bound for Australia today to work in Queensland under the Seasonal Work Program (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS).
SI Samoa Community Donates to National Referral Hospital
The Solomon Island Samoa Community has assisted the National Referral Hospital (NRH) with aluminum chairs and cleaning detergents through a charity donation, following some months of fundraising.
With Increased Reports of Whooping Cough Parents Urged to Vaccinate Kids
The government is urging families to vaccinate their babies against illnesses such as whooping cough or pertussis.
Detection of Coronavirus in Infant Explained
The detection of the Coronavirus 229E in an infant recently is attributed to the use of better equipment at the National Referral Hospital’s molecular lab.
Risk Informing Development Programmes to Improve Food Security in Provincial Areas
The Government of Solomon Islands through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) hosted a one-day workshop with key government stakeholders on 25 August 2021, to discuss the inclusion of climate change and disaster risks into the National Food Security Programme Proposal for the 2022 development budget.
Australia Provides Laptops to Support Skills Training at Tabaka Rural Training Centre
Australia recently provided 20 laptops and associated accessories to Tabaka Rural Training Centre in the Western Province to ensure access to skills training for young people in the Solomon Islands and to improve their learning experiences and outcomes.
Plans in Place to Reopen Border
Reopening of the Solomon Islands borders will now become an agenda item for the Oversight Committee.
Dr Janella Solomon Appointed NRH MS
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is pleased to announce that the newly appointed Medical Superintendent of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) is Dr Janella Solomon.
DBSI Launches Low Interest Credit Line Facility for MSME’s
The Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) has launched a low interest credit line facility for micro, small and medium enterprises in Solomon Islands (MSME).
Logging Landing Craft Will be Charged: Police
Police has assured the public that the recently released logging landing craft owned by a logging company will be held accountable.
Former Temotu Nende CDO Arrested for Corruption
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested and charged Constituency Development Officer (CDO) for Temotu Nende for official corruption today.
COVID-19 Alert Measures Still in Effect at NRH
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) COVID-19 alert measures are still in place and remains active until further notice.
Solomon Airlines Father’s Day Scenic Tour A Success
Solomon Airlines first-ever and fully sold out ‘Father’s Day VIP Scenic Flight’ departed at 9:35am on Sunday 5th September treating its special passengers to a very special joy flight of 75 minutes, from take-off to touch- down with spectacular views of over 300kms of scenery.
Tourism Solomons ‘Very Much Still Here’ at Virtual PATA MART 2021
The Solomon Islands’ international visitation may currently be at a standstill but this has not stopped Tourism Solomons and local tourism partners reaching out ‘virtually’ to remind the world “we are very much still here.”
The Plight of Honiara Residents During Lockdown
It’s been almost a week since the trial lockdown, so it is probably time to make some assessments on what was learnt – not as a government official but as an ordinary Honiara resident.
SICCI Launches ‘Bisnis for Vaccines’ Campaign
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has launched a campaign with the aim to get private sector support to encourage and drive vaccination as Solomon Islands continues its fight against COVID-19.
Health Ministry Outraged with Attack on Health Workers
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says it is deeply and utterly disappointed at several incidents of rock throwing at NRH vehicles and workers including illegal roadblocks in Honiara during the lockdown period.
Total of 32 Arrested During Lockdown
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says 32 people were arrested before the lockdown exercise closed at 6am, 31st August 2021.
Solomon Islands Scouts is Now Independent and the Newest Member of the Scouting Movement
After 94 years as a branch of the United Kingdom Scout Association, the Solomon Islands Scout Association, is now independent and is the 172nd member of the World Organisation of the Scouting Movement (WOSM).
