Economy Archive October 2023
17 articles
CBSI Launches New $10 Note to Commemorate Games
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched the new $10 banknote, dedicated to commemorating the upcoming 17th Pacific Games scheduled to be held in Honiara from November 19th to December 2nd, 2023.
Footbridge Connects Communities in Marovo Lagoon
The communities of Bareho and Tusungoete in Marovo Lagoon, Western Province were able to celebrate this month on the handing over and opening of a Footbridge connecting the two communities.
SINU Visit to University of Queensland Aim to Strengthen Ties
The Vice-Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau, and his team successfully visited the University of Queensland (UQ) from the 25th to the 27th of October 2023.
U.S. Government Hosts Business Study Tour for Solomon Islands Agribusinesses
Six Solomon Islands businesses and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) travelled to the United States this month, for a market linkages and business networking study tour.
Hybrid Power Systems to Improve Rural Connectivity
Australia and Our Telekom have achieved a major milestone in the Solomon Islands' telecommunications enhancement project.
Australian Medical Experts Enhances Capacity for Cancer and Palliative Care
Solomon Airlines has again supported an expert oncology team from Canberra Australia in their mission to help develop medical services for cancer and palliative care patients.
Seghe Airport to Begin Upgrade
This week, the national government, led by Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP joined other stakeholders to officiate the ground- breaking ceremony to officially start the upgrading of Seghe airport.
UNDP Holds Anti-Corruption Workshop for Youths
A new round of workshops on anti-corruption for youths has been conducted in the capital city under UNDP´s Transparency and Accountability Project (TAP).
Peava Community, a Marine Resource Management Champion
Nestled on the eastern edge of Gatokae Island, in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, Western Province, lies a community that has been a shining example of integrating conservation, sustainable fisheries management, tourism and traditional knowledge to reduce overfishing pressures and improve the livelihoods of people.
Tetere and Henderson Police Station Open Neutral Huts
Two more leaf huts have been opened at Tetere Police Station on the Guadalcanal plains and Henderson Police Station in East Honiara last week.
Solomon Island Families Will Soon Be Able to Join Partners Engaged Under PALM Scheme
Solomon Islanders participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme will soon be able to bring immediate family members over to Australia under the PALM scheme family accompaniment pilot scheduled for launch in 2024.
Solomon Islander Loses Life Following Motor Vehicle Accident in Canada
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has offered its condolences to the family of a Solomon Islands national who sadly lost his life in a motor vehicle accident in Canada on Tuesday morning (Canadian local time).
New York Man Caught Smuggling Butterflies From Solomon Islands
A New York man from Long Islands was charged Tuesday with smuggling more than $200,000 worth of wildlife in and out of the country.
Education Bill to Provide Clear Pathway for the Education System
The Solomon Islands Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Hon. Lanelle Tanangada is confident that the Education Bill 2023, once passed by Parliament will provide fresh and clear approach to our education system.
UNASG/UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific meets Sogavare
The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (UN ASG), UNDP Assistant Administrator and UNDP Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja met with the Hon. Prime Minister, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare yesterday.
CBSI Commemorates Pacific Games With New $10 Note
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is thrilled to announce its plans to release a new limited-edition $10 commemorative banknote to commemorate a significant event in the Solomon Islands nation’s history—the XVII Pacific Games 2023, which will be held in November here in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Sogavare Receives Keys to Australian Funded KGVI Dormitories
Prime Minister and Minister for Pacific Games 2023 Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has taken delivery of upgraded facilities at King George VI School from the Government and people of Australia on Friday.
