The preeminent regional forum for labour mobility, the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) will be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November 2025. This week, the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) is in Honiara to begin preparations for PLMAM 2025 in collaboration with the Government of the Solomon Islands. The Deputy Secretary for the…
KING Solomon Hotel in Honiara – perhaps the nation’s second oldest and iconic landmark is reportedly changing hands again – for an undisclosed price. The new owners are said to be the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and a former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, who reportedly purchased the controlling share in the investment.…
MALAITA Province has expressed its commitment to collaborate with the national government, development partners, resource owners and investors to drive growth and development. This pledge was made by Premier Elijah Asilaua at the launch of the new Solomon Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) Office in Auki last week. The new facility provides a range of services,…
DUE to a high demand for shipping services on the Honiara-Western Province route and Honiara-Choiseul Province route, especially by passengers wanting to return to Honiara after spending the festive season in the two provinces, Pelican Shipping Limited’s two fast-crafts will be making special trips this weekend on these routes. Pelican Shipping Limited’s two fast-crafts are…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, has announced a record-breaking economic contribution from the copra sector, injecting $100 million into the Solomon Islands economy in 2024. The latest Copra Export Report highlights a surge in production, pricing, and exports, reinforcing the industry’s critical role in national development. In 2024, total copra…
TECHNICAL preparations towards the crowning night of the much anticipated Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) is making progress. The Operations Manager of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025, Jess Konofilia has attended a key meeting recently with the technical teams responsible for setting up the stage, lighting, visuals, and live broadcast for the highly anticipated…
BNBM Hardware & Home Centre only opens its door just less than a month but its dedication to public welfare and building a better future for Solomon Islands is already being felt. And it had proven that by supporting Burns Creek Adventist School located East of Honiara with furnitures valued at $56, 000. On Tuesday…
Plans to host the 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum is taking shape following a fruitful discussion between Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] and Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. A team from Australia Pacific Island Business Council, led by their Chairman Mr Simon Gorman travelled to Solomon and met with SICCI’s Chairlady…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) wants to see fair and impartial treatment in initiatives for business investment and economic development in the Solomon Islands. As the organization representing the private sector, SICCI sees the country’s private sector as the engine of growth and the backbone of Solomon Islands economy that contributed…
DRIVERS and commuters have welcomed a reprieve from traffic congestion on the stretch of highway between the Lunga Bridge and the Honiara International Airport following the closure of the zebra crossing at AJ City Mall last weekend. The lack of traffic lights and proper signage at the crossing made it confusing for pedestrians, causing traffic…