The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) will host its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at the Honiara Golf Club in Honiara. The event marks a significant milestone for SICCI, a longstanding body that has stood as the unwavering voice for the Private Sector in Solomon Islands for…
Copra buyers close door amidst price drop By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo A sharp drop in copra prices is now affecting rural farmers and copra buyers across Western Province, forcing some buyers to close their copra sheds and leaving farmers with very limited options to sell their produce. The price of copra has dropped…
A total of 13 new sites have been commissioned under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP). This project comes under under the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and Solomon Islands Tower Company Ltd(STL). Most of the support comes from China and implemented by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd, and Huawei. The commissioning…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) confirms that Solomon Islands continues to maintain a stable and secure fuel supply, and that current fuel prices for March 2026 will remain in effect until the end of the month. Following briefings from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of Finance and…
Tourism Team Solo – doing business at SPTE 2026 Building on strong tourism sector momentum, including new hotel openings and last month’s ‘Strategic Transition’- themed Tourism in Focus conference in Honiara, Tourism Solomons has again taken the lead coordinating for a 19‑strong delegation to attend the 2026 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Fiji. The…
Western Provincial Government has decided not to renew the contract with Markworth Oil By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Investment Corporation (WPIC), the commercial arm of the Western Provincial Government (WPG), is set to take back control of two fuel storage tanks in Noro, Western Province, as the current lease agreement with…
A significant milestone was achieved at Sinamauri Clinic on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the installation of solar power systems was completed, marking a major improvement in healthcare service delivery for the community. A team from EverExceed Company, funded by Peak International and distributed by UNICEF, successfully carried out the installation, which will provide reliable…
Warns that stockpiling of fuel and essential goods could disrupt the economy By George Maelagi Solomon Star Online The Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands [CBSI] Dr Luke Forau, is urging Solomon Islanders to remain calm and avoid panic buying amid global oil uncertainties. Speaking at a public symposium at the Solomon Islands…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is moving full steam ahead with the implementation of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act 2025, a flagship policy of the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) aimed at boosting the Solomon Islands economy. Key developments include the formal appointment of Board Members of the…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) acknowledge the ongoing discussions surrounding the recent adjustment to the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) management fee and welcomes the constructive engagement between government and stakeholders on this matter. SICCI recently facilitated a dialogue between its members this week to ensure private sector concerns were consolidated…