Rural farmers and fishers in the Russell Islands in the Central Islands Province have been awakened last Sunday with hope in the Government’s Covid-19 Economic Stimulus Package during an awareness programme at Louna Island on Sunday. Officials from the ESP…
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) was re-signed on Wednesday 15 July, 2020 for another two years aimed at paving the way for a strengthened…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) acknowledges that 2020 is one of the most challenging year not only for the business community but also for Solomon Islands as a country. SICCI, as the peak body representing private…
The Government this week delivered an Isuzu 3-tonne pick-up truck to local buyer and exporter of Kava products, Kubonitu Holdings. This is as part of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA)’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) initiative. Chairperson of the…
Businesses continue to face the financial impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic, according to a latest survey conducted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). A total of sixty-four (64) businesses, a majority of them being Small…
There have been mixed reactions from businesses who participated in the latest Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) survey in regards to shipping quarantine period at the country’s main international port in Honiara. A total of sixty-four (64)…
Maintaining customers and cash flow to maintain employees and their operations are the main challenges businesses currently face as a direct result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Business and industry also indicate that at least 580 workers have been temporarily…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, have just released the fourth edition of its Financial Stability Report (FSR) for the year 2019 as pursuant to section 31(4) of the CBSI Act 2012. The FSR report provides insights into the performances…
The implementation of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Exemption Order has expired yesterday30 June 2020. As from 1st July 2020 no new applications will be accepted. Implemented since 1st April 2020, eligible members who qualified under the exemption order…
While the Tina River Hydropower Development Project itself is set to create cheaper, more reliable energy for Solomon Islanders, local communities will also benefit through community development funds, employment opportunities, and training. A 3-day workshop called “You and Your Money…