Economy
5 articlesMinistry says beche-de-mer fishery closes on 31 October
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said the beche-de-mer fishery will be closed from Saturday, 31 October 2026.
New 50 cent coin with King Charles III effigy enters circulation
British High Commissioner Paul Turner and Central Bank Governor Dr Luke Forau launched the new Solomon Islands 50 cent coin bearing King Charles III's effigy on 1 October in Honiara.
173 RSIPF Officers Complete Training Under Exercise Coastwatchers
The second Exercise Coastwatchers for 2026 has ended with 173 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, the Australian High Commission said.
Government portal says CPI rose 1.3 percent in August
The National Consumer Price Index stood at 136.6 in August 2026 after a 1.3 percent increase, according to a statement published on the Solomon Islands Government portal.
SIART invests $8.7 million in 20 community pig farming groups
A SIART media release says the money has gone to groups in Malaita, Guadalcanal and Makira/Ulawa provinces, with 532 households said to be better off.