Economy Archive March 2024
16 articles
LMU Hosts Tok Stori Dialogue
The Labour Mobility Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has organized a two- days “Tok Stori” dialogue with national stakeholders to provide key information on PALM scheme and informed stakeholders on Labour Mobility priorities for 2024.
Exercise Coastwatchers Wraps Up
Over the past three weeks over 100 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Officers participated in training delivered by the Australian Defence Force as part of Exercise Coastwatchers 24-1.
Siro High School Welcomes New Girls' Dormitory and Ablution Block
Siro Community High School in Central Province of the Solomon Islands celebrated a significant milestone as it inaugurated a new Girls' Dormitory and Ablution Block, providing enhanced facilities for female students to pursue their education in a safe and inclusive environment.
SINU Leadership and UAE Envoy Meet to Collaborate Ventures
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, along with the university's executive management, recently held a meeting with His Excellency Omar Shehadeh, the Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the SINU Kukum Campus.
Trade Team meet with Choiseul Premier
A team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration met with the Premier of Choiseul Province yesterday as part of their trade assessment visit to border communities in the Western and Choiseul Provinces.
Solomons and Commonwealth of Bahamas Establish Diplomatic Ties
The Governments of Solomon Islands and the Commonwealth of Bahamas have established diplomatic relations, in New York.
Electoral Office Rolls Out Training of Senior Polling Officials
The Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) has initiated an extensive Training of Trainers (ToT) program for Election Managers (EM) and Returning Officers (RO) of constituencies and wards, spanning from March 18th to the 23rd, in Honiara.
SIEC and RSIPF Sign MOU for Successful 2024 Elections
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solomon Islands Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.
RSIPF Hosts Women’s Advisory Network AGM to Mark International Women's Day
As the world mark International Women's Day today, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has held its Women’s Advisory Network (WAN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Honiara.
700+ Unexploded Ordnance Safely Disposed in Western Province
In a crucial 12-day operation, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) had safely disposed of more than 700 unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in Western Province.
Major Milestone Reached as Titinge Reservoir Construction Advances
The ongoing construction of the 3-million litre reservoir at Titinge represents a significant advancement in the Honiara Water Reservoirs Storage Project, a crucial component of Solomon Water's Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (UWSSSP).
RSIPF Concludes Women’s Advisory Network Dialogue
As the global community prepares to observed the International Women's Day today, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) also successfully concluded its Women’s Advisory Network (WAN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Honiara.
Solomon Telekom and WGI Telecom Donates Ultrasound to Boost Women’s Health Care
Solomon Telekom Company Limited, in collaboration with its US supplier WGI Telecom, has made a generous contribution to enhance women's healthcare services at the National Referral Hospital (NRH).
Investing in Women for Accelerated Progress
Celebrating International Women's Day in the Solomon Islands emphasizes the ongoing commitment to achieving gender equality.
Police Officers Complete Training Ahead of Elections
About 40 plus Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have completed a three days training on command awareness at Rove police headquarters.
Auki Police Confiscate Makeshift Firearm
In Auki, law enforcement have seized a makeshift firearm, and an investigation is underway to locate a high-powered rifle that remains unaccounted for.
