The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) hosted the 8th Business Excellence Awards (BEA) ceremony on November 16 2024, at the Aquatic Centre Hall within the National Sports Precinct in Honiara. This highly anticipated event happens bi-annually, and is a platform that recognises enterprises and individuals for exceptional business practice, leadership, and contribution to the economic development of Solomon Islands.
Honourable Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, delivered the special address. In his remarks, he acknowledged the private sector for being the key contributor in driving the nation’s economic progress and highlighted the significance of resilience and innovation for local business prosperity. Governor of Central Bank, Dr Luke Forau, Chair of the Business Excellence Awards Committee, Sandra Fore, and SICCI Chief Executive Officer Mr James Dolarii also gave remarks.
Hon. PM Jeremiah Manele delivering his special address. Image: SICCI media
A total of 47 nominations were received across 11 category awards, and of the award winners, the Prime Minister’s Award recipient was selected. SICCI also provided an appreciation award to one of their members in recognition of their good service.
Hatanga Ltd was honoured to receive the 2024 Building and Construction Award sponsored by Reeves Envico. Hatanga expresses their gratitude to SICCI, 8th BEA judging panel, and Reeves Envico, for this esteemed reward.
At Hatanga, we recognize the need to ensure that in our growing construction industry, our standards and operations are also developed. For decades we have been challenged in different ways, but it wasn’t until the last 10 years that we have been able to see the greater impact our delivery on quality infrastructure has had on our various communities. From providing employment opportunities, to contributing to sustainable economic development, we aspire to continue to build our local capacity further.
Hatanga sincerely acknowledges our regional partner BY Group for supporting the 8th BEA event as a Gold Sponsor. We thank all our clients, suppliers and all other contractors for the all the work we do together, in enabling quality service delivery and in shaping the local construction industry.
We look forward to continuous collaboration, and helping more of our people in building tomorrow, together.
Hatanga Ltd team photo. Image: SICCI mediaHatanga Ltd KG Commercial Project Manager, Anthony Iakoba, receiving the 2024 Business and Construction Award. Image: SICCI mediaHatanga Ltd SINPF Project Matthew giving his remarks after receiving the award. Image: SICCI mediaHatanga Ltd Managing Director, Jay Bartlett, and Bulk Shop Managing Director, Adam Bartlett. Image: Hatanga MediaHatanga Ltd staff celebrating the achievement. Image: Hatanga Media
We are pleased to commence the new year with exciting news. Hatanga has been formally awarded the project for the construction of Seghe Market in the Western Province, under the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP).
This morning, Hatanga and BY Group had the opportunity to meet with Hon. Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
A partnership agreement between the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) and the New Zealand Melanesia Mission Trust Board (MMTB) is enabling the construction of ACOM’s new three-story office in the heart of the capital, Honiara. The original office was built in 1967, and was demolished on March 16, 2021.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) hosted the 8th Business Excellence Awards (BEA) ceremony on November 16 2024, at the Aquatic Centre Hall within the National Sports Precinct in Honiara.
Meet 27-year-old Cyril Hunahau, whose experience from being brought up in the village in Small Malaita to accessing university at regional level, is a testament of resilience and determination.
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