Economy Archive March 2025

The launching marks a significant milestone in the nation's currency evolution and reinforcing Solomon Islands' strong ties with Great Britain and CBSI’s trusted supplier, the Royal Australian Mint Ltd.

CBSI Launches New $1 Coin Featuring King Charles III

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has launched its new circulating $1 coin featuring the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
Ms. Kwainarara was nominated for her outstanding leadership, advocacy, and contributions to supporting survivors of gender-based violence, including representing women and girl survivors in court.

Australia Awards Alumni Women in Leadership Award Announced

The inaugural Australia Awards Alumni Women’s Leadership Award winner has been announced as Lorah Kwanairara, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
The program is providing a strong and growing pool of talent for the local ICT sector and offers aspiring young ICT professionals opportunities to gain practical skills and industry experience to pursue a career in ICT.

Supporting Jobs for Young People in ICT

The Solomon Islands Government ICT Services Unit (SIG ICTSU) has celebrated the graduation of the Junior Professional Program (JPP)’s second cohort, a SIG-led initiative fully supported by the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership.
The launch was attended by Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, Minister for Provincial Government, Hon Wayne Ghemu, Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca and Permanent Secretary Health, Mrs Pauline McNeil.

Additional 150m for Health Sector

Solomon Islands and Australia have launched the Solomon Islands Australia Health Partnership, a $150 million investment to enhance healthcare delivery and save lives across Solomon Islands.
Education and training are crucial in providing women and girls with opportunities to reach their full potential, and Dr Zina Bird’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and knowledge.

Dr. Bird Achieves Academic Goal

On International Women’s Day, the achievements of women who break barriers and pave the way for future generations are celebrated, one of which is Solomon Islander Dr. Zina Bird.
A high-level meeting between Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice Chancellor of SINU, the Premier of Isabel Province, Hon. Laurence Kile, and representatives from JQY has laid the groundwork for an innovative collaboration that will leverage international expertise to boost economic development in the Solomon Islands.

SINU Strengthens Partnership for Mariculture and Agriculture Innovation

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is forging new pathways in mariculture and agriculture through strategic public-private partnerships.
Australia's support in Advancing Gender Equality in the Solomon Islands, will continue by strengthening women’s leadership, increasing women’s economic empowerment and ending violence against women.

Australia Launches 46m Investment for Gender Equality

Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, has launched a new investment of more than 46 million over 3 years, as part of the Solomon Islands – Australia Gender Equality Partnership.
The birthing facility center once completed, will lessen and ease the burden at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) as the pressure on beds at the current birthing ward at NRH is always extremely high.

Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre Visited by VIPs

The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, has visited the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca, who is in Solomon Islands on an official visit.
At the National Referral Hospital, Minister Bosawai and Ambassador de Toca visited the High Dependency Unit, which is providing critical care to the most acute patients.

Minister Bosawai and Australia's Global Health Ambassador Join Forces to Improve Healthcare

The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, joined Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca, during the first day of the Ambassador’s official visit to Solomon Islands.
The Handover ceremony, held at Dreamcast Theatre, marked a significant milestone in supporting the growth of media, arts, and storytelling in the Solomon Islands.

BBC Media Action Hands Over Essential Equipments to Dreamcast

On March 5, 2025, BBC Media Action, in partnership with the British High Commission, officially handed over essential equipment to Dreamcast Theatre in Honiara.
A total of eleven (11) rangers from PTFPA were formally appointed and issued with Rangers IDs by the Director of Environment and Conservation Division (ECD) under the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology.

Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Areas (PTFPA)Rangers Issued ID Cards

The Environment and Conservation Division (ECD) under Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) handed over ID cards for rangers of Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PA) through its Project Partners, Ecological Solutions Foundation (ESF) witnessed by FAO IFMP.
Solomon Water takes pride in its 60 female staff members, who make up one-quarter of the organization’s 250+ workforce, across Honiara and the provinces.

Solomon Water Joins Stakeholders to Celebrate International Women's Day

Solomon Water proudly joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, under the theme “Accelerate Action For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment"

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