THE Office of the Consular-General of Solomon Islands in Brisbane, Australia, has come under criticism on social media after a local working in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme raised concerns over the non-performance by its staff. The local, Glen Lema, expressed his disappointment after his trip to Brisbane from Sydney to…
THE country’s second airbus will touch down at Honiara International Airport on Thursday this week. The country’s national flag carrier, Solomon Airlines, is acquiring the second airbus through an eight-year lease. In a statement last week, Solomon Airlines said the airlines newest addition to its international fleet is called “HA-SAL”. Solomon Airlines Board chairman Frank…
THE National Consumer Price Index (CPI) has dropped 0.1 percent to 118.8 in April this year and further declined by 0.3 percent in the following month (May) to 118.5. The National Statistics Office released the bulletin for the two months yesterday. Government Statistician Douglas Kimi said through the year, compared to the same month in…
THE Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) is warning the public over bogus agents collecting upfront payments from people with the promise of jobs in Australia. In a statement issued yesterday, LMU said it is aware that certain individuals are collecting payments of up to AUD$100 and…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo says a “failed Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme is not an option for Solomon Islands” as the country intends to send more seasonal workers to work in Australian farms. Mr Sisilo echoed the sentiments earlier this week when he met with the Australian Minister for Employment…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma and the Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon. Peter Shanel had fruitful high-level engagements in Beijing, Shenzhen and Taijen, from 3rd to 6th July, 2023. Top on the engagement is a bilateral meeting with the Vice Chairman of China International Development Corporation Agency or CIDCA, the…
THE Western Provincial capital, Gizo, is currently grappling with a substantial hike in fuel prices. The cost of pure petrol has soared to an unprecedented $15 per litre, significantly surpassing the previous average price of $11 per litre. The sudden increase in fuel prices few months ago has sent shockwaves through the local transportation industry,…
BANK South Pacific has discussed with Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) how it can support SINPF in providing choices for employers and members in various payment channels. This discussion was held during Bank South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group chief executive officer Mark Robinson’s courtesy call on Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) chief executive…
Senior officials from the Solomon Islands and New Zealand government had a fruitful High-Level Consultation (HLC) in Wellington on Thursday 22 June 2023. The HLC was Co-Chaired by Dr Jimmie Rodgers, Secretary to the Prime Minister on behalf of Solomon Islands, and Bernadette Cavanagh, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on…
The National Government admires the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce, SICCI’s resilience and steadfastness despite the country’s critical business environment. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP personally conveyed this to the SICCI board of directors. The new board, led by its chair and Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager of Solomon Breweries Limited, Qila Tuhanuku paid…