Business and Economy
Insights and updates on economic trends, business developments, and financial markets. This category covers industry news, economic policies, and market analysis.
Government optimistic to reduce electricity costs through energy reforms: Vehe
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Dr. Chris Vehe has highlighted the energy challenges...
Oz employer raises concern over betel-nut habit
A major Australian company involved in the recruitment of Solomon Islanders under the Australia Pacific Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme has...
Cable company weeks away yet to restore internet services via domestic network for provinces affected
Noro, Munda and Gizo residents in the Western Province are with limited or without internet connectivity for almost two weeks...
SOEs financially successful because of robust legal frameworks – ADB Report
Solomon Islands’ robust legal framework for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has contributed to the financial success of its largest SOEs and...
Umi tugeda holidays expand to Guadalcanal
Solomon Airlines has announced a further, significant expansion of the airline’s ‘Iumi Tugeda Holidays’ program to include more operators in...
Tourism Ministry hopes to see more land title owners step forward through ALTIF
Registered land title holders are encouraged to partner with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to access support for development...
Solomon Airlines sends aircraft and crew to assist Vanuatu
Solomon Airlines CEO Gus Kraus has confirmed the national carrier has sent a De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft and operating...
Chocolate festival a success
Displaying how the cocoa fruit gets turned into cocoa powder and chocolate was part of the festival in Honiara on...
Amazing Grace Launches Agritourism Experience
Amazing Grace Boutique Cocoa with the support of Australia’s Strongim Bisnis program has launched the nations first cocoa agritourism experience...
Smallholders creates jobs from economic partnerships
More than 100 households are expected to benefit from the provision of timber milling equipment to the country’s Value-Added Timber...
