The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) congratulates the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) on its recent announcement of an 8% membership credit rate. SICCI welcomes this positive news on behalf of employers and acknowledges SINPF’s broad portfolio of investments and subsidiaries, which include Soltuna Limited, Solomon Housing Limited, Our Telekom, South…
The country’s economy bounced back due to the hosting of the 2023 Pacific Games and major international and regional events plus sound economic management. As a result it leads to positive returns for Solomon Islands National Provident (SINPF). This was highlighted the Minister of Finance and Treasury Trevour Manemahaga at the official announcement of the 2025 Credit Rating to all…
Solomon Islands shipping operators have been advised to prepare for costly but inevitable changes in global shipping regulations as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) pushes forward with climate measures. At a national seminar in Honiara on Tuesday, maritime experts and officials stressed the importance of aligning Solomon Islands’ domestic shipping policies with international rules, warning that while…
Makira Ulawa province in the Solomon Islands has never had a proper passenger and cargo wharf. Vessels go through a time-consuming, cumbersome and sometimes dangerous process of unloading their cargo and passengers in small boats. It doesn’t always go to plan. “When my cargo comes into Makira via small boats it can take up to…
The Pacific Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Network is gaining momentum since its launch in 2021, with young Pacific Islanders increasingly benefiting from the opportunities it provides. The Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science (PCCOS), a hub within the Pacific Community (SPC), created the network to mobilise and connect early-career ocean professionals working across diverse…
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 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…
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…
A GROUP of dedicated tilapia farmers from Southern region of Malaita have successfully harvested their first stock after a year of hard work and commitment. This milestone achievement and harvest was conducted last week. The project, which began in September 2024, was spearheaded by local farmer Paul Asitewa and his group. Malaita province fishery officer Mathew Isihanua said after 12 months of…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has acknowledged Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) for awarding 8% credit rating to all its members on Tuesday 30th September 2025. In a statement SICTU National Secretary Adrian Tuhanuku warmly welcomed and acknowledged the announcement on Tuesday afternoon by the Minister of Finance and Treasury Trevour Mahaga. “This declaration is a significant outcome for the…