Business Archive October 2022
21 articles
Through Cooperation to New Achievements
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) this week, launched its new Corporate Plan for 2022-2024.
Is Win Win Company Above the Law?
Win Win company is back in the spotlight, this time on charges relating to the alleged use of replica firearms to threaten a community in central Guadalcanal.
Government Targets 5,000 PALM Workers by December
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), remains steadfast in committing up to 5,000 workers into the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme by the end of 2022, with further opportunities from New Zealand on the horizon.
SPC Warns Farmers on Threat of Foot and Mouth Disease
The Pacific Community (SPC) is urging farming communities and travelers to help keep the region free of the animal health threat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
Susuka to Take Ownership of New Multipurpose ‘Community Hall’
Susuka Community in East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) will soon take ownership of a new massive ‘Community Hall’ funded by the government through the Constituency Development fund (CDF) in partnership with community support.
Australian Charity Group Donates State of the Art Blood Culture Machine to NRH Medical Lab
Health Minister Hon. Dr Culwick Togamana received a state of the art microbiology diagnostic machine from Dr Alex Stephens, First Secretary for Health, Australia High Commission in Honiara on behalf of the “Reach 4 Your Future Foundation,” an Australian Charity Group based in Melbourne.
Solomon Islands Drops Inbound COVID-19 PCR Requirement
Effective immediately, the Solomon Islands Government has announced incoming travelers to the Solomon Islands no longer require to undergo a PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to arrival.
Take Care of Your Mental Health: Togamana
Speaking on the theme ‘Make Mental Health and Well-being for all, a Global Priority’ the Minister of Health Dr Culwick Togamana appealed to all Solomon Islanders to make mental health and well-being a priority for themselves, their families, work places and their communities in which they live for a better and happier living.
Kuma Highlights Development Challenges in Solomon Islands During ADB Board of Governors Meeting in Manila
Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma returned on Monday, 10th October, after attending the 55th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors Annual Meeting held at the ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines from 26 to 30 September 2022.
Health Ministry Responds to Concerns Over Chinese Labelled Medical Supplies
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has responded to concerns raised by the public on social media over Chinese labelled medicines.
Australian Army Medic Plans to Bring Love of League to the Solomon Islands
If Army medic Private Lauren Dam gets another opportunity to deploy to Solomon Islands, she has promised to return with a rugby league ball.
Mental Health Services Neglected for Far Too Long
The country joined the global community to celebrate and commemorate World Mental Health Day on the 10th October in Honiara.
GoFundMe Campaign Set Up for Eric Vavaki
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Eric Vavaki, a Solomon Islander who faces possible deportation from Australia after a vehicle accident in Toogoolawah, in the Somerset Region of south-east Queensland, resulted in the lower part of his body to be paralysed.
Kesao Bridge in North West Guadalcanal Falling Apart
People in North West Guadalcanal are calling on responsible authorities to carry out urgent repair work on Kesao bridge, describing its current state as high risk for vehicles.
Media Enhancing Digital Technology is Here to Stay: Sherlock
Whether we like it or not, media enhancing digital technology is here to stay and is vastly changing the media landscape the world over.
Traffic Officers Crack Down on Unlicensed Drivers and Vehicles
The issue of unlicensed drivers and vehicles continues to be a problem in Honiara, putting at risk pedestrians and other vehicles on the road.
Vaisekavea Sworn in as PS for MAL
A new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (NMAL) was sworn-in by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House yesterday.
Internet Service Goes Live in East Choiseul Constituency
The once isolated rural East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) is now connected to the outside world via the internet, thanks to Fuzionnet Company Ltd following the successfully installation of a new internet service at Kumanibae the Constituency’s Development Centre Tuesday this week.
Police Visit New Honiara International Terminal
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP), who are part of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF), recently visited the new international terminal at Honiara International Airport.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Murdering and Hiding Dead Body in a Well
Police in Tulagi have arrested a 56-year-old male, suspected of murdering and hiding the body of the victim inside a well.
Role of Media Critical for a Healthy Democracy: Wale
The place and role of the media in our region is absolutely critical to ensuring that our democracies can keep growing more open and that our governments increasingly appreciate the need to be responsive to the electorate.
