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Dynamics between Private Sector and Non-Communicable Diseases Scrutinised in Regional Meet
06th December, 2018
Auckland, NZ (August 6, 2018) – A regional gathering of Pacific private sector players this week hopes to further break down aspects of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which the private sector can effectively address to play its part in reducing related national health and economic statistics. NCDs account for 70 per cent of all deaths...
SICCI announces new CEO Elect
18th September, 2018
Wednesday 12 August, Honiara – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) wishes to announce it has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elect. She is Ms Atenasi Ata. Ms Ata will replace outgoing CEO Mr Dennis Meone who will be leaving the Chamber in December later this year. SICCI Board Chairman, Jay...
SICCI Chair highlight efforts for economic growth
13th September, 2018
Wednesday 12 August, Honiara – The Infrastructure, complex tax system, corruption and land are key impediments to growth and if addressed would help the private sector make a stronger contribution to inclusive economic growth in the Solomon Islands. Mr Jay Bartlett, Board Chairman of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) made the...
Pacific Skills Partnership commits to skills development
10th September, 2018
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 4:35 pm Press Release: University Of The South Pacific Pacific Skills Partnership commits to skills development for a sustainable Pacific The Pacific Skills Partnership was launched at the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru yesterday, re-affirming the vital link between skills and sustainable development in the region. As Chair of the 49th...
SICCI applauds City Council for enforcing new ordinance to tackle short bus trips
17th January, 2018
Tuesday 16th January 2018, Honiara — The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) has applauded the Honiara City Council (HCC) for taking a tough stand to address the increasing use of unregulated public bus routes in the capital. SICCI acknowledges the enforcement of the new public bus ordinance declared by Honiara City Mayor Hon. Andrew...
PIPSO signs MOU with PT&I China
25th September, 2017
Wednesday 6th August 2017 (Suva, Fiji) – The Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO) and Pacific Trade and Invest (PT&I) China jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Sheraton Hotel in Apia, Samoa. (2nd left) PIPSO Chairperson Howard Politini and PT&I Trade Commissioner David Morris shake hands after signing MOU at the 48th...
Young Entrepreneurs Council established in Solomon Islands
22nd August, 2017
SICCI and MWYCFA signs Grant Agreement to establish Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC) A Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC) will soon be set up under the auspice of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) after the signing of a Grant Agreement between SICCI and the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA)...
Sumitomo withdrawal a setback to the industry
15th August, 2017
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) has expressed regret over the withdrawal of Japanese nickel mining giant Sumitomo Metal Mining, and called for improvement to the regulatory policies for incoming investors and businesses. SICCI Chair Jay Bartlett said it is unfortunate and regretful for a major international investor such as SMM to...
Businesses in Fiji work on disaster resilience
29th May, 2017
By Samisoni Pareti Cancun, Mexico — Fiji’s private sector has joined a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience of businesses during times of disasters. Called the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council (FBDRC), the scheme is promoting the adoption of business continuity plans of Council members. Membership is open to businesses big and small, and...
SICCI invited to attend World Chambers Congress
19th May, 2017
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) will participate at an international meeting of chamber organisations at the World Chambers Congress (WCC) 2017 this September. SICCI was officially invited to participate at the WCC’s 10th edition that will be held from 19 – 21 September 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The WCC 2017 is...
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