With  Election Day just around the corner, a player in the private sector is calling on the new government to establish good and proper infrastructure.
The Manufacturers Association of Solomon Islands says the government need to improve basic infrastructures such as roads, water and electricity supply.
The Association says this will help to improve and maintain the products they are producing now.

The entry of Bemobile as the second mobile license operator in the country will be a boost to the telecommunications sector.
Since the independent committee appointed by government selected Bemobile, members of the public were not satisfied.
Most had anticipated the entry of mobile giants Digicel to establish its operation.
Half a year later Bemobile failed to meet its first deadline and was granted a second deadline that expires at end of august.

With the country’s national elections coming up – the business community have a lot to be concerned about.
One Particular body eyeing the outcome of this year’s elections is the Chamber of Commerce.
Being a leading body in the Private sector – the chamber is urging the next government to take heed of their concerns for the state of the country’s economy.

At the World Expo - the Solomon Islands booth this week has been featured by the biggest News Television Company in China - CCTV.
The programme is being broadcasted to the 23 million people of Shanghai and 130 billion people in China.

The Cost of rice is still sky rocketing after a shortage experienced in Honiara earlier this month.
Despite a huge import on rice by Sol Rice and other wholesalers, the drastic shortage has pinched pockets of families who depend entirely on rice for their daily diet.
When contacted – the Price control unit said there were a number of issues yet to be resolved regarding the matter.

A locally owned business firm, Universal Fiberglass Enterprises, today was part of government’s plan in making rural development a reality.
The company today formally handed over boats to the Ministry of Rural Development who will then distribute them to some successful Provincial recipients.

Youth unemployment is a major issue policy makers have been trying to address over the years.
The fact is - the rate of unemployment depends very much on the private sector.
The more jobs provided by the private sector – could subsequently mean a decline in unemployment amongst youths.
Today one of the main players in the country’s private sector, MASE Business Center, has taken a different step by helping people to start their own businesses.

The Western Provincial Assembly's strong stand against Trimarine had made headlines around the country.
The assembly is seeking to retain its 49 percent share in the company, remove trimarine and replace it with a Phillipino company.
The controversial decision has sparked criticism from various observers but this report from Ghizo caught Assembly meeting at the heat of the moment.