Washington D.C. – The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia and his delegation concluded a week-long engagement with the top management of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C last week. The meetings culminated in a bilateral discussion with the World Bank Group Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific, Mr Felipe Jaramillo, pictured above. Minister…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), convened an informational and awareness workshop on Friday. This was to brief stakeholders on the country’s updated credit reporting regulations and the transition toward a more inclusive financial data system. Daniel Haridi, CBSI’s Chief Manager of Financial Systems Development and Payments said, the newly promulgated…
The Papua New Guinea- Solomon Islands (PNG-SI) Business Council, PNGSIBC, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP. During the brief meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Prime Minister Manele was updated on the level of collaboration between the PNGSIBC and its partner, the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 33rd in the world for fish consumption per capita in 2025, according to the latest global data on fish consumption by country. According to Fish consumption by country 2025, the data shows that an average person in the Solomon Islands consumes 33.7 kilograms of fish per year, reflecting the…
The Chinatown drainage improvement project, spanning from the Chinatown Bulkshop to Lawson Tama, is now halfway to completion. This road infrastructure development is being delivered through the National Transport Fund by local contractor Homesafe Builders and the Civil Group as part of $60 million worth of upgrades to the national roads network supported by Australia.…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) extends its sincere appreciation to the Government for its recent and meaningful engagement with key public sector unions, namely the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA), the Solomon Islands Nurses Association (SINA), and the Solomon Islands Allied Health Association (SIAHA). In a statement SICTU said, these discussions,…
Washington DC, USA – The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, is leading a government delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., USA. The meetings bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, and development partners to discuss pressing economic challenges and opportunities. Minister…
A locally-led waste management project supported by the Australian High Commission and Central Honiara Constituency will see Mbokonavera III community enjoying cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods. The project, funded through the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program, has delivered seven lockable waste management stations across Mbokonavera III. Each station is equipped with bins for household waste disposal and a solar-powered streetlight…
Solomon Islands climate negotiators and civil society organisations are better prepared to attend major climate talks in Brazil this year after undertaking training supported by Australia. The training was led by Dr Ian Fry, Associate Professor at the Australian National University, a global expert in United Nations climate change negotiations. Dr Fry also brought practical…
Minister of Health and Medical Service has voiced strong support for the Service Bill 2025, warning that the country faces a critical shortage of health workers and deteriorating rural infrastructure that threatens the delivery of essential services. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Paul Bosowai praised the Ministry of Public Service for its role in drafting the Bill. “Allow me to commend the Ministry…