BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE growing problem for financial institutions is finding strategies to tackle issues like capturing the unbanked market, leveraging technology and providing new services to existing customers. This is according to Bibimoney’s 2017 report that highlights the…
BY ALICE NANTARA THE working relationship between contractors and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is again under strain due to the cash-flow problem of the country. Few contractors who plead anonymity said that this dilemma that the government keeps…
POLICE in Malu’u, in North Malaita have arrested two male suspects following a fight at Adau Village, East Mbaelelea, in Malaita Province on January 8, 2018. The two accused, aged 22 and 24, were arrested on January 9, 2018 and…
BY ALICE NANTARA HATANGA Ltd has confirmed to the paper that government still owes the company a sizeable amount of SBD currency. According to the information shared by Hatanga Managing Director, it’s extremely difficult to work and keep continuing while…
BY BEN BILUA THE Acting Director of University of the South Pacific, Solomon Islands Campus says the university is now offering degree courses for forms six and seven. Speaking to the media on Tuesday Mrs Patricia Rodie said staffs at…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA Honiara City Council (HCC) Mayor Hon Andrew Mua refutes accusation from the public saying that HCC is only raising profit from bus licences following the new routes enforced. The HCC Mayor expressed that he is shocked to…
BY BEN BILUA THE University of South Pacific, Solomon Islands Campus will host the University’s 50th anniversary celebration this year. Acting Director of USP, SI Campus, Mrs Patricia Rodie said preparation to host the important event is underway. She said…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA DEPARTING RAMSI Maritime Advisers assistance to Solomon Islands Maritime and Safety Administration’s (SIMSA) MRCC with an old Land Cruiser before Christmas 2017 makes work easier. This is for the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) watch keeper to…
Local pilots feel denied from joining SolAir international service, CEO Gebers dismisses claims BY BARNABAS MANEBONA SOLOMON Islander pilots working in the Solomon Airlines are reportedly being intentionally blocked from taking up roles in the international service, an allegation CEO…
BY ROMULUS HUTA THE draws for the 2018 Youth Solomon Cup have been finalized yesterday at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy conference room. The draws were conducted by SIFF Chief Executive Officer Joseph Boso and Henry Fa’arodo of…