Business Archive July 2022
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Counterfeit Money is Easy, Says Print Specialist
Counterfeiting the Solomon Islands dollar is easy, says a print specialist in Honiara.
Solomon Airlines Announces Major Schedule Expansion to Support Tourism Recovery
Following the reopening of Solomon Islands international border, Solomon Airlines has announced a major schedule expansion effective from October 2022.
Guadalcanal Conducts Health Promotion Trainings in Schools
Around ten schools in Guadalcanal have received health trainings over the past two weeks, the Health Ministry says.
Mysterious Red Glow Over Pacific Ocean
A mysterious red glow above the Pacific Ocean has internet sleuths fishing for answers.
WHO: Over 18,000 Cases of Monkeypox Reported Globally
The World Health Organization says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported globally from 78 countries, mainly in Europe.
Counterfeiting Banknotes on the Rise
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is urging the public to be on high alert and to lookout for fake banknotes following reports of high number of counterfeited banknotes being intercepted by Honiara residents.
MRD Finance Officers Receive Awareness on New SIG Payment System
Finance and Accounts officers of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) went through an awareness session facilitated by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) project team on the government new Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
Growing Demand for Passport Lead to Over Crowding at Immigration Office
As Solomon Islands continue to send increasing numbers of Seasonal workers to Australia and New Zealand through the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) program, the demand for passport has also tremendously grown since the end of the year 2021.
World Bank Country Director Pays Courtesy Call to Prime Minister
Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands World Bank Country Director, Mr. Stephen Ndegwa has paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.
Australia Supports Access to Justice in the Provinces
Australia will continue to support access to justice in the provinces including mechanisms to resolve disputes and manage grievances through the Community Governance and Grievance Management Project (CGGM) run by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS).
81 Nurses Graduate From SINU and Atoifi College
More graduate nurses commenced their 2022 Nurses Supervised Practice Program, this week.
144 Solomon Islanders Deployed to Australia Under PLS
144 more Solomon Islanders are getting ready to be deployed to work in the meat industry in various locations in Western Australia, under the longer-term Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS).
Renewable Energy Roadmap Launched
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Roadmap – announcing major reforms in the energy sector in the areas of policy, legislation, regulation, institutional, financial and management arrangements.
Female Appointed as Commissioner to Leadership Code Commission
A retired long-time female civil servant was appointed as one of the Commissioners to the Leadership Code Commission (LCC).
AFP Deliver Firefighting Equipment to RSIPF’s Fire & Rescue
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Fire and Rescue Service has received new firefighting equipment from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Solomon Islands at High Risk of Importing Omicron Sub-Variants
As Solomon Islands opens up to the world, and in so doing dropping all mandatory quarantine requirements on arrival, variants of the highly contagious Omicron are infecting the populations of neighboring Fiji and Australia.
Hospital Stocking up on Medical Supplies
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) have now stocked up on medication and inhaler devices that were initially in low supply.
Honiara Magistrate Court Opens New Semi–Permanent Court House
The Opening of the new Semi–Permanent Court House at the Honiara Magistrates Court is an achievement for the Magistrate Courts in meeting the demand for access to justice under the National Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs as a whole.
Guadalcanal 80th Anniversary Catalyst for Solomon Islands Tourism Recovery
Hot on the heels of its official border reopening, the Solomon Islands tourism industry is back in business in a major way, preparing to welcome international tourists attending the 80th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign.
Police Charge Captain of MV Taimareho 1 with 27 Counts of Manslaughter
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Investigation Department (NCID) have charged the captain of MV Taimareho 1 with 27 counts of Manslaughter on 13 July 2022.
Japan and UNICEF Deliver 14 Speed Boats to Boost Health Services in Solomon Islands
This week, the Government of Japan, in partnership with UNICEF, officially handed over 14-speed boats to the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services to support the Ministry in its efforts to accelerate health services, especially in the most remote areas.
First In-Country Mission for Tina Hydro Financiers After COVID-19
A delegation of lenders flew into Honiara last week, marking the first face to face supervised Lenders mission for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project since prior to COVID-19 and the closing of international borders.
Health Detects Positive COVID-19 Cases from International Arrivals
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has detected a number of COVID-19 positive test results from recent international arrivals.
Police to Conduct Live Demolition of Bombs
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area East of Honiara today.
Sogavare Conveys Condolences on the Passing of the Former Japanese Prime Minister
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare formally conveys heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Government and People of Japan for the untimely passing of the former Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency the Hon. Shinzo Abe.
Police Prepare for Upcoming Parliament Sitting
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF) are gearing up for parliament sitting next week.
CBSI Warns Public on Latest Email Scam
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is warning the general public to avoid the latest form of email scam detected only last week.
Fiji and Solomon Islands Sign Maritime Boundary Agreement
The Governments of Fiji and the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement on their shared maritime boundary, marking the first boundary treaty to be signed in the Pacific region in 6 years.
Australia Boosts Border Outposts with Two-Way Radio
A group of 12 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have been in Solomon Islands to progress work on the Western and Eastern Border Outposts and the Solomon Islands Police and Emergency Radio Network (SIPERN).
Australia Provides New Vehicle to Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres
Australia has provided a new vehicle to the Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres (SIAVRTC) to support its service delivery to national training providers.
New Project to Send Sign Language Teachers into Remote Villages of Solomon Islands
Sign language could soon become the common language for people in remote communities of Solomon Islands as a new project aims to increase the number of signers in the Pacific nation.
Indian Government Appreciated for Donation of Medicines and Seeds
Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock utters its great appreciation to the government of India for providing over 2 million worth of medication and agricultural seeds.
MHMS Addressing Lack of Medical Service in Wagina
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has taken concrete steps to establish an improved health facility in Wagina, a Gilbertese settlement in South Choiseul.
Measles Health Alert Issued
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is issuing a measles health alert for the Solomon Islands following outbreak of measles in Fiji and new cases being reported in many parts of the World.
Low Key Celebrations for 44th Anniversary
The Solomon Islands Government will celebrate the 44th Independence Anniversary this year with a thanksgiving church service as part of the low key celebrations.
Seasonal Workers take Employer to Court
A group of Solomon Islanders in New Zealand for seasonal work are taking an employer to court over hours worked and deductions to their wages for things like wet weather gear and travel costs.
Communities First For Ocean Governance
The Solomon Islands have worked to ensure communities are on the frontlines of ocean governance by taking great strides toward Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
Health Launches Mass Drug Distribution Campaign Against Yaws and Scabies
The Ministry of Health is preparing a mass drug distribution campaign targeting scabies and yaws at the community level.
Solomon Islands Opens its Borders Today!
It’s been a long time coming, but our borders are now officially open today.
