Economy Archive November 2019
RSIPF Provides Security for High Level Delegation Visit to Shortland Islands
The Police Response Team (PRT) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) provided an escort and static security for a high level delegation from Honiara who was in the Shortland Islands in the Western Province on 26 November 2019 to do an assessment for a proposed naval base.
Solomon Water Shuts Down Supply
Solomon Water says that the Kongulai pump and gravity system will be shut down due to high turbidity, areas affected will continue to experience low pressure or water outages.
Solomon Ports to go After Debtors
As of 1st December, Solomon Ports will be conducting an operation to recover and collect revenues from unpaid debts by local ship owners totaling SBD$6 million.
Kacific1 Satellite Set to Launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida
The Kacific1 communications satellite, built by Boeing, has arrived at SpaceX facilities in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where it will be launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket to geostationary orbit.
40 YO Man Arrested for Assaulting Brother
A man in his 40s in Temotu Province is facing a serious allegation of assaulting his brother at Naban Village in the Bekapoa area of Santa Cruz Islands on 21 November 2019.
Prince Charles Delights Crowd with Pidgin
Prince Charles has delighted a crowd of Solomon Islanders by addressing them in their native pidgin on Monday, concluding his first visit to the South Pacific nation.
A Hidden Diving Destination
The Solomon Islands are a key part to the Coral Triangle and easily rival other Indo-Pacific dive travel destination, with fabulous coral reefs, diverse marine life, and historic World War II wrecks.
Contract on Terminal Upgrade Signed
A Japanese corporation has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade Honiara International Airport in Solomon Islands.
UNICEF's Response to Pacific Measles Outbreak
UNICEF is supporting the Government of Samoa to respond to a measles outbreak in the country.
Ballarat-led Rotary Team Donates Dental Equipments
Residents in the Solomon Islands will be smiling a little wider and brighter after a Rotary volunteer dental team led from Ballarat built eight new dental clinics and a sterilising room in its capital Honiara.
Measles Preparedness by Government
Measles outbreak in neighboring countries has put Solomon Islands at a risk of a measles outbreak as well.
New Patrol Boat to Benefit People of Solomon Islands
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the people of the country will greatly benefit from the new Australian gifted patrol boat.
Judges Selected for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards
Members of the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) 2019 judging panel have been selected.
SINPF Develops Innovative IT Solution for youSave Members
youSave members can now make deposits into their accounts with Solomon Island National Provident Fund (SINPF) through their mobile phones, using mobile top ups (airtime credit).
EASI Congratulates Dr Forau on New Role as CBSI Governor
"Economic Association of Solomon Islands Congratulates Dr. Luke Forau on his new role as the Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands."
Life Alone on a Disappearing Island
Climate change is harsh reality for the Pacific Islands to which Ms. Madeleine Chapman travelled to the Solomon Islands with World Vision to meet the communities whose lives are already being upturned by climate change.
The Driving Force Behind Waka Mere
Inspired by the high rates of domestic violence and the need for women’s economic empowerment, Ms. Ruth Maetala, a native of Solomon Islands joined the program in 2016.
‘Green Apostles’ recruited for Solomon Islands
Anglican priests working in the Solomon Islands are being recruited to monitor rising sea-levels caused by global warming.
Sogavare Praises Waka Mere Initiative
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare believes the national Government can learn from the Waka Mere model in improving gender equality in leadership roles in the country’s public service.
Arrests Made Over Damaged Properties
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested four people in relation to an incident of damaging properties in the Henderson area East of Honiara on 3rd November.
Census Launched in Solomon Islands
The recently launched Solomon Islands census survey will be conducted over the next six weeks until 8 December.
Police Investigates Drugs in Abandoned Dinghy
A team of investigators from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have travelled to Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa Province this week following discovery of alleged drugs in a boat.
No Excise Increase Critical to Business Recovery Post 2019 Elections: Solbrew
Solomon Breweries (SolBrew) acknowledges and thanks the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) for not increasing Excise for 2019, stating it was a much-needed respite to allow their business to recover from losses caused by the Election disturbances earlier in the year.
Futsal Kings of Oceania
Solomon Islands have retained their Oceania crown and secured their place in next year’s FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania by overcoming a brave and determined New Zealand outfit on penalties following a thrilling OFC Futsal Nations Cup final in New Caledonia.