Economy Archive October 2026
11 articles
Three SINU Trainees Finish Internship on Seghe Market Build
Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach said three women students from Solomon Islands National University have completed a six-week internship with contractor Hatanga on the new Seghe Market, now more than 75 per cent complete.
Naha Health Centre Moves to 24-Hour Care Six Weeks After Opening
The Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara has moved to round-the-clock birthing and primary medical care, six weeks after it opened, the Australian High Commission said.
Immigration briefs diplomats on new border system and e-visas
The Solomon Islands Immigration Division says it has briefed the Diplomatic Corps in Honiara on the Government's new Border Management System, e-Visa regime and online payment gateway.
Remittances reached far more poor households in Solomon Islands than state aid, economist writes
Remittances reached 43 per cent of people in the poorest fifth of Solomon Islands households in 2005 while state assistance reached 2 per cent, development economist Emilia Tjernstrom wrote on the Devpolicy Blog.
Dodo Creek rice trial reaches first harvest
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said the trial at Dodo Creek, run with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences of China and JQY, is testing whether rice can be produced in Solomon Islands.
CBSI says consent not needed for first credit data upload
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands says a credit reporting system is being set up through the Credit & Data Bureau Solomon Islands, with existing customer records to be uploaded without consumer consent.
Police investigate fatal crash at KG VI market
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force said its National Traffic Department is examining a crash at King George VI market in the early hours of 3 October 2026 in which a driver died.
Ministry 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.