SolAir discounts holidays for the vaccinated
Solomon Airlines announced new discounts for vaccinated passengers yesterday.
The holiday discounts are part of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SICCI) “Bisnis for Vaccines” campaign, and are supported by the Australian Government...
The kava boom on Malaita
By Brian Lezutuni
THE fog has just cleared as Walter Ara begins his steep climb up the hills behind his village.
After every five minutes he stops to catch his breath in between smoking tobacco from...
Dive operators concerned about future in Solomons
The uncertainty about how and when the Solomon Islands will reopen to international tourists is causing great concern about the future of dive operators, and tourism in general.
In a statement, the President of the...
Varivao applauds Aust plans to open up to Kava imports.
By BRIAN LEZUTUNI
As the kava market slows, plans by Australia to allow importation of commercial quantities are being welcomed by one of the country’s leading kava exporters.
In late July, Varivao Holdings Ltd suspended kava...
Australia supports SIWIBA to create better economic opportunities for women
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA
THE Australian government through the Strongim Bisnis program has established a partnership with the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association to support women create better economic opportunities.
Speaking at a breakfast on Friday,...
Mother’s courage in the face of a COVID induced economy
BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
SHE withstands the heat, the dust and with her body stretched to the limit, she keeps going to provide for her family.
This is the story of 36-year-old, Rose Oli who fought against...
Bellona organic farmer in Honiara to promote harvest
BY JARED KOLI
Motivated by the healthy growth and harvest of his organically grown variety of cabbages, Mr Bix Paul travels more than 200 kilometres from Bellona in the far south-eastern province of Renbell to...
CEMA to build commodity refinery mill at Noro
BY BEN BILUAGizo
COMMODITY Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is planning to build a Refinery Factory and a new Buying Centre at Noro, Western Province.
The proposed developments are part of CEMA’s ongoing effort to reinvigorate CEMA’s...
More women sell clothes as result of hardship
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
TIMES are hard, and so are Job opportunities in Honiara and other urban centres around the country.
For many women, the Honiara Central Market has been a source of income during these...
Initiative to support rural farmers in times of Covid-19
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
North West Guadalcanal Development Association (NWGD) has introduced a new initiative ‘Bulk Marketing’ for rural farmers to generate income amidst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
With the initiative rural farmers will not...