ANZ donates AUD$100k

ANZ Bank has announced it would donate AUD100,000 (SBD800K) to the Solomon Islands rebuild, including some funds previously announced for COVID19 relief. This was revealed by ANZ Solomon Islands Country Head, Martin Beattie, in a statement yesterday. “The Solomon Islands has had a turbulent history but it is a proud country and we truly believe…

Malaita celebrates World Disability Day

PERSONS with Disabilities in Malaita Province last Friday celebrated the International Day of persons with Disabilities in Auki. The International Day of persons with Disabilities was marked in Auki under the theme, “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post covid-19 world.” The event started with a parade from…

Report buses, shops for over-pricing

The Honiara City Council has encouraged those who experienced unfair pricing or being overcharged by buses or taxis (public transport) to contact the Law Enforcement Unit for further action. There have been reports that certain shops have hiked their prices very high following last week’s riots, whilst in one case, a bus had increased its…

Airlines resumes domestic services

SOLOMON Airlines has confirmed the national carrier’s domestic flight schedule has recommenced regular domestic operations as of yesterday. Solomon Airlines CEO Brett Gebers has confirmed this in a statement on Monday. “We have carefully evaluated the situation and the current environment and now that it is safe to operate, we can confirm we are back…

CBSI estimates $227 million minimum loss to the local economy due to the unrest on the 24th – 26th of November 2021

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted an initial impact assessment over the damage to the economy caused by the recent unrest and riots in Honiara since Wednesday. The findings have revealed that the loss to the local economy is estimated to be around $227 million at a minimum. Domestic economic activity, including…