SICCI strengthens role in climate action through regional training in Samoa

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The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) joined regional counterparts in Apia, Samoa, in September for the Strengthening Public and Private Collaboration to Address Climate Change Impacts in the Pacific training course.  The programme brought together participants from national governments, chambers of commerce, state-owned enterprises, NGOs, and private companies to explore ways to enhance public–private…

Forau reappointed as CBSI Governor

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Dr. Luke Forau has been reappointed as Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for a further term of six years, effective from 1st October 2025. The Board and Management of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), Solomon Islands Government (SIG) made the announcement on Wednesday 1st October. This decision…

THE FUTSAL CHAMP ARRIVE

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Members of the Solomon Islands National Futsal Team arrived in Honiara to a heroic welcome at the Honiara International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. The players and team officials arrived on a Fiji Airway flight from Nadi. The players were welcomed by crazy fans, family members, relatives, friends, supporters, SIFF officials and the public. Most of…

Domestic Agrifood Systems review meeting underway

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The 2nd Annual Review and Planning Meeting (ARPM) of the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project is underway in Honiara this week. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi, officially opened the meeting. The STODAS project, which involves Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands, aims to strengthen domestic agrifood systems across the three Pacific nations.  This…

Rehabilitation of Mendana Avenue road starts

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Initial phase for the full rehabilitation of Mendana Avenue Road in Central Honiara has commenced on Monday, spanning from Heritage Park Roundabout to the Honiara City Council Roundabout. Contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for this Land and Maritime Construction Project (LMCP) will execute in sections, starting from the Heritage Park Roundabout towards the…

BRISBANE ROAR PLAYERS ARRIVE

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Members of the Brisbane Roar’s Isuzu UTE A-League men’s team have arrived in Honiara this afternoon. The team arrived onboard Solomon Airlines and were welcomed at the Honiara International Airport. They are here to take part in the inaugural PacificAus Sports Challenge from 1 October to 5 October. While in Honiara the team will engage…

PRC supports West New Georgia/Vonavona women

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As part of enhancing rural livelihoods and women’s economic participation the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has supported the West New Georgia/Vonavona Constituency (WNGVC) women in Western Province with funding support to purchase three bray boats. PRC provided SBD$100,000 and WNGVC topped it up with an extra SBD$50,000 from the Constituency Development Funds (CDF). The partnership enabled the constituency office to purchase the boats to support the rural mothers.…

 Brisbane Roar arriving today

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Brisbane Roar’s Isuzu UTE A-League men’s are arriving in Honiara this afternoon to take part in the inaugural PacificAus Sports Challenge from 1 October to 5 October. The trip, delivered in collaboration with Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), the Australian Government, Football Australia, and Brisbane Roar, and co-funded by SIFF and the Australian Government, will see the men’s squad…