Economy Archive August 2023
11 articles
Exercise Coastwatchers Set to Return to Honiara
An Australian Defence Force team will be back in Honiara from late August until late September to partner with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on a range of training- including small boat handling and maintenance, and border surveillance.
Police Search for Missing Person After Fishing Accident
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Auki Police Station in Malaita Province are conducting a search for the body of a male person who had gone missing after a fishing trip near the Ramos Island on 22 August 2023.
Pacific Ocean Safeguarded from Illegal Fishing Threats
Marking a significant achievement, Operation Island Chief, a comprehensive surveillance initiative led by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), successfully concluded its mission last week.
Kolosori Nickel Project in Isabel Set to Commence in October
The Kolosori nickel project located in the Solomon Islands is expected to commence operations in October 2023. The Kolosori nickel project is an open-pit mine being developed on Isabel Island of the Solomon Islands.
Repeat Mass Drug Administration against Scabies Currently Underway in Honiara City
The nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) a program that aims to treat everyone with scabies medicine that commenced last year in Honiara and across the provinces, have again commenced in Honiara City on Wednesday 16 and will complete 29 August.
Chronic Drug Shortage Being Addressed
The ongoing shortage of drugs in the country is being addressed, officials from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) say.
Solomon Islander Convicted for Illegal Border Crossing
The Solomon Islands Immigration Division is warning the public against illegal border crossings following the conviction of a Solomon Islands national.
Australia Supports SICAN to Launch Climate Change Poetry Competition
Australian High Commission (AHC) and Solomon Islands Climate Action Network (SICAN) are proud to launch a Climate Change Poetry Competition under the theme ‘People First’.
Pacific Recovery Picks Up Amid Uncertain Global Outlook
Despite uncertainty about the outlook for inflation and interest rates in major economies and trading partners, developing Pacific economies are expected to grow in 2023 and 2024 due to a recovery in tourism, post-disaster rebuilding, and infrastructure construction, a World Bank report released today says.
Solomon Airlines Reopens Brisbane-Munda Route
Solomon Airlines has announced an immediate expansion of services between Solomon Islands and Australia from October, 2023, following the arrival of the airline’s second international aircraft last week.
Treasures of the South Pacific Roadshow 2023: A Celebration of Island Diversity
After an eventful journey across Australia's major cities, the annual Treasures of the South Pacific (ToSP) roadshow has concluded, once again uniting travel advisors, industry professionals, and tourism representatives from around the region.
