Economy Archive November 2021
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CBSI Calls On Public to Respect Critical Infrastructure
Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is calling on the general public to respect all banks and other financial institutions’ properties in Honiara.
Public Servants Resume Duties
The Public Service has resumed duties on Tuesday 30 November following a joint review by the Public Service Ministry in consultation with the Office of the Prime Minister and cabinet of the “Stay-at-Home” notice on Monday.
Solomon Airlines Resumes Domestic Flights
Solomon Airlines has confirmed the national carrier’s domestic flight schedule has recommenced today, and from tomorrow Tuesday 30 November, the airline will resume regular domestic operations.
Solomon Islands Image Shattered
It took just three days for years of hard work rebuilding the Solomon Islands 'brand' to be shattered.
Solomon Islands Chinese Association (SICA) Condemns Burning and Looting of Businesses
SICA is the country's longest and well-respected association, with over 70 years of rich and proud history, and represents the Chinese community's social, cultural and business affairs in the Solomon Islands.
More Than 100 Suspects Arrested For Looting and Rioting
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested more than hundred suspects in relation to the current protest, riot and looting in Honiara.
Health Operations in Honiara Affected by Unrest
The Ministry of Health is calling on all Honiara residents involved in arson, rioting, looting to please stop immediately as continuation of such activities will further affect health services with its already out-stretched resources.
Curfew Declared by Governor General
The Governor-General, His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi has declared a curfew for Honiara City from 7pm to 6am daily effective on November 26 until revoked.
Police Calling on Community Leaders to Help
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly appeals to the citizens of Honiara to make the right choice by refraining themselves from looting and burning of valuable infrastructures.
SICCI Statement on Current Situation in Honiara
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing the private sector, is observing the current security situation in Honiara with great concern.
Public Message for Lockdown Period
With the current 36 hours lockdown enforced for Honiara, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services wish to inform the public that during this period the following services will continue.
Police Secure Point Cruz Area From Protestors
Police have set up a blockade around the central market and point cruz area. The situation is calm but tense.
SICCI Hosts Business Excellence Awards With the Theme ‘Challenges to Opportunities in a COVID-19 World’
The 2021 edition of Solomon Islands’ leading business event, the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) was yet another success.
Tough Road Ahead for Solomon Islands Vaccination Efforts
New research by the Lowy Institute suggests the Solomon Islands may not be able to reach its target 90% vaccination coverage.
Bangladeshi Accused of Rape Goes to Court Today
The Bangladeshi national accused of raping a 11-year-old girl has been listed for hearing today.
Securing Land Rights for Sustainable Peace
The UN Development Programme in Solomon Islands has supported the Government’s Customary Land Recording programme conducted by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey in three target provinces – Guadalcanal, Western and Malaita.
Bechdemer Dividing Rural Communities
While the opening of the lucrative Bechdemer marine product has been welcomed, many communities are reportedly divided. Squabbles over fishing grounds, purchase price and sharing of the spoils is now common place.
Pfizer Vaccines Targets Adolescents 12 to Below 18 Years and Pregnant Women
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) wish to emphasize that the 100,620 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provided by the government of the United States of America (USA), through COVAX Facility, that arrived last week, will be allocated for adolescents 12 to below 18 years of age and pregnant women only.
SICCI Acknowledges Initiative to Visit Airport Project Site
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) describes the recent site visit to the Honiara International Airport Improvement Project by Civil Engineering students from the National University (SINU) as a positive step forward.
Gizo Hospital is Open to All, Not Just those Vaccinated
The National and Western Provincial Ministry of Health and Medical Services would like to assure the public that health services at the Gizo Hospital is open to all and not only to those who are vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines.
My Duty is Not Only in the Kitchen
She admits that cultural stereotype was a challenge, but says her passion for carpentry was greater than that.
30 Year Old Man Hits Icebox Glass and Dies From Injury
Police at the Naha Police Station are investigating the death of a 30 year old man said to have died from injuries after hitting an icebox glass.
United States Government Supports Solomon Islands with COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines through the COVAX Facility
Today, Solomon Islands received the 100,620 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines from the United States Government through the COVAX Facility – a partnership co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organization (WHO), with UNICEF as the key delivery partner.
MASI to Host Media Awards
For the first time the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is hosting a Media Awards Event to recognize media practitioners, more so journalists for the work that they do.
Fiji’s Covid Experience is a Good Lesson to Solomon Islands
The Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr Jimmie Rodgers, having just returned from Fiji, is encouraging all Solomon Islanders to put into practice COVID-19 measures to prepare themselves should there be community transmission in the country.
Australia Assists Ministry of Health to Strengthen Linkages with the Provinces
Consistent and timely updates and sharing of information between national and provincial health teams with opportunities to engage in real time discussions is crucial for swift decision-making and actions particularly with the ongoing COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts including COVID-19 vaccination roll out.
Pfizer Vaccine to Arrive Tuesday: PM
The Pfizer vaccine will arrive in the country Tuesday this week, 16th November.
Enhancing MRD Human Resource Competency
Four officers of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) are among hundreds of Solomon Islands students’ who received their academic qualification as graduates of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in a graduation ceremony held on 29th October, 2021 in Honiara.
SINU ‘Games Village’ Agreement Sealed
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) through the National Hosting Authority (NHA) signed the Implementation Agreement of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Dormitory Building project that will be part of the 2023 Pacific Games village.
Main Hospital Trains Staff to Manage an Outbreak of COVID-19
A community outbreak of COVID-19 in the country would be devastating, and the National Referral Hospital (NRH) says it will not be able to cope with a sudden increase of COVID-19 infected persons.
Private Sector Partnership with Community Policing Committees, MHMS to Vamp Up COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage
Amid Solomon Islands’ continuous efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, the private sector aligns with the Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).
Solomon Ports Taking the Lead in Waste Management
The foreshore in Honiara is polluted, unsightly debris and garbage gets washed down during torrential downpour.
MRD Commences Monitoring of CDF Support
Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) says it will commence its monitoring of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) on selected constituencies next week.
MASI Hands Over Reporting Guidelines to Media Outlets
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has handed out copies of the revised Journalist ‘Code of Ethics’ booklet and a Court Reporting Guide to its members' newsrooms.
Young Man Takes Out Anger on ATM After Arguement with Girlfriend
A young man in his 20s has been arrested and charged by the police for damaging an ATM machine in Chinatown.
Man Dies Collecting Korokua
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Kirakira Police Station in Makira-Ulawa Province are investigating a sudden death incident of a male person in his 30s on 4 November 2021.
Solomon Airlines Adds Honiara-Sydney-Brisbane Flights in Time for Christmas
Solomon Airlines will commence fortnightly passenger flights from Honiara to Sydney, with the airline’s Airbus A320 then continuing on to Brisbane.
Three in Custody Over Sorcery Related Killing
Three male persons are currently in police custody, accused of a sorcery related killing in Veravalou village, Aola.
Another Life Lost Diving for Bechdemer
Another life has been lost after the ban on Bechdemer was lifted some three months ago.
239,438 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
239,438 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, which includes both the AstraZeneca and Sinopharm Vaccines 1st and 2nd doses, have been administered as of Friday last week 5th of November.
New Award Category Added to the 2021 Business Excellence Awards
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) announces one new award category to be added to the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) which returns for the 7th time this year and will take place on Saturday 20th November at the Coral Sea Resort in Honiara.
Vital Solomon Islands Tourism Industry Guides Launched, to Help Drive Growth and Jobs
On November 5th, 2021 — Solomon Islands has taken a key step in advancing its tourism industry with the launch of guides for investors and the government, to ensure this vital sector remains a long-term driver of job creation, sustainable economic growth, and benefits for many people.
Solomon Power Officially Opened New Tulagi Office
Solomon Power has opened its new Office at Tulagi, Central Islands Province.
Solomon Islander Heads USP Student Body in Laucala
A Solomon Islander has been elected President of the University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) in Laucala, Fiji.
Australia’s Direct Aid Program Supports Temotu’s Remote Reef Islands
Congratulations to Nola Community in the Reef Islands! The Australian Government through the Direct Aid Program (DAP) is pleased to have funded a new permanent pigpen project, led by Mathew Nare, to assist communities generate income by selling their pigs.
Launching Digital Governance for Solomon Islands
In the ever-increasing global digital economy, electronic governance or ‘e-governance’ is the way of the future – more and more governments around the world are digitising their services to maximise efficiency and make government administration more transparent, quick, and accountable.
Police Facilitate Reconciliation After Death in Fatal Accident
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have witnessed a reconciliation between the family of the suspect and the deceased in relation to the fatal incident, which occurred at the Fishing village area on 1 November 2021.
Advancing Inclusive Decision-Making to Build Forward Better
The Ministry of Women Youth Children and Family Affairs and the Ministry of Traditional Governance Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs has handed over its recommendations to the Government to be included in the revised Traditional Governance, Customs and Facilitation Bill (TGCFB) 2018.
Cabinet Approves Risk Categories for Incoming Passengers
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says Cabinet has approved a recommendation by the Oversight Committee (OC) to establish three risk categories for incoming passengers.
Cabinet to Deliberate on Date to Reopen Borders: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Cabinet has directed the Oversight Committee to develop the framework for the reopening of our borders.
Introducing the Customary Land Recording and Bylaw Development Processes
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey in close partnership with the UN Development Programme and UN Women have organized a three-day forum to present the customary land recording and bylaw development processes.
Champions of Youth Work
The Commonwealth Alliance of Youth Workers Association (CAYWA) is excited to be part of promoting International Youth Work Week from 1st to 7th November 2021.
