Economy Archive October 2024

“Investigation showed the professionalism of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) officers and partner agencies and that the only way to tackle systemic corruption is for agencies to continue to work together and share resources and expertise.”

JANUS Makes Arrest on False Pretence Case

Taskforce Janus have arrested a 47-year-old male suspect for the allegation of multiple false pretenses and uttering false document charges on 26 September 2024.
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The training was well received by the CSSI officers with many saying they appreciated learning how their daily work is reflected in the CPS reducing harm and victimisation by preventing re-offending by inmates when they return to their communities.

CSSI Training on Crime Prevention and Mindset Concludes

Fifteen officers of the Correctional Services of Solomon Island (CSSI) are the latest recipients of a 3 days’ workshop on Train the Trainers (TT) delivered by New Zealand (NZ) Police under Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) at Rove Correctional Facility in Honiara.
Held at ADFD’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the discussions focused on identifying opportunities for transformative infrastructure and climate-proofing projects that would benefit both nations.

Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Cooperation Discussed

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP recently met with His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwadi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) recently in Abu Dhabi.
Manele Holds Bilateral with IRENA's Deputy Director General

Manele Holds Bilateral with IRENA's Deputy Director General

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele recently held a significant roundtable bilateral consultation with Gauri Singh, the Deputy Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), marking a pivotal step in the Solomon Islands' renewable energy ambitions.
The project was implemented under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), a collaborative initiative between the governments of the Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand, aiming to improve access to quality education for all Solomon Islands children.

Lambi School Receives New Classroom

Taking a step toward enhancing education infrastructure in Solomon Islands, Lambi Community High School celebrated the official handover of its newly constructed double-story classroom building.
The inauguration of the embassy highlights the mutual commitment of Solomon Islands and the UAE to deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors.

New Embassy in UAE Opens

This week marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Solomon Islands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the official opening of the Solomon Islands' new embassy in the UAE.
The USP Open Day is an important annual event designed to provide prospective students with essential information to help them make informed decisions about their higher education goals.

USP Solomon Islands Draws Record Crowd

Over a thousand students from 18 high schools across the Solomon Islands were excited to participate in The University of the South Pacific (USP) Open Day, held today at the new King George campus in Honiara.
Discussions focused on the progress of the Solomon Islands’ Smooth Transition Strategy, a crucial component of its LDC graduation.

Strengthening Collaboration for a Smooth LDC Graduation

The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN OHRLLS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Solomon Islands’ graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
“Australia’s support of the new Kiddies Playhouse Daycare facility will ensure best-in-class childcare services for Solomon Islands families, while enabling women’s economic empowerment through employment and income earning opportunities.”

Australia Supports Expansion of Quality Childcare Services

Australia is backing the expansion of Kiddies Playhouse Daycare to bolster childcare services for working mothers in Honiara.
This process of becoming a member of IALA is the result of a long-standing technical cooperation between the Government of Solomon Islands and IALA through the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA).

Solomon Islands is Now Member to the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation

Solomon Islands deposited its instrument accession to the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) with the Government of France to become the 35th Member State of IALA.

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