Solomon Islands
Broadcasting CorporationVoice of the Nation

Topic

Commerce

22 stories

Commerce Ministry Outlines Key Sectors for 25,000 Jobs Target

By Eliza Kukutu The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration has reaffirmed the Government’s ambitious target of creating 25,000 jobs over the next four years to address the country’s growing employment challenges.

19 Sept 2026

Business
Government Reaffirms Focus on Indigenous Solomon Islanders in Economic Development
By Eliza Kukutu The government, through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Indigenous Solomon Islanders at the centre of the country’s economic development.
8 Aug 2026
Economy
SEZ Capacity Building Seminar for Solomon Islands Opens in Haikou
Haikou, Hainan Province, China – Officials and technical staff from the Solomon Islands have gathered in Haikou for a three-week seminar on building capacity for sustainable special economic zones, running from 13 May to 2 June.
26 May 2026
CEMA
GNUT REPEALED COCONUT MANAGEMENT FEES
The Government has officially repealed the Coconut and Coconut Product Management Fees Regulations 2026, in a decisive move aimed at protecting farmers, sustaining exporters, and ensuring the long-term growth of the coconut industry.
5 May 2026
SICCI and Solomon Ports reaffirm strategic partnership with Platinum sponsorship renewal
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA), trading as Solomon Ports, have further strengthened their longstanding partnership following a courtesy visit by SICCI leadership to Solomon Ports Chief Executive Officer, Mr. George Rausi.
16 Feb 2026
Business
SICCI welcomes High Commissioner, paves way for historic Business Forum with PNG
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) warmly welcomed the courtesy visit of the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, to its headquarters today.
22 Jan 2026
Finance
Local content creators get a boost with M-SELEN’s new online payment platform
M-SELEN, powered by Our Telekom, has officially launched its pilot Content Creators Programme; a grassroots initiative enabling Solomon Islands content creators to earn directly from their fans and followers through local digital payments.
6 Nov 2025
SICCI and APIBC acknowledges PM Manele attendance for 14th ASIBF
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) and the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) are delighted to acknowledge the confirmation by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th…
4 Nov 2025
InvestSolomons Website Officially Launched with Support from PACER Plus
The Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, through InvestSolomons, proudly launched the official InvestSolomons website on Thursday 23 October at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara.
27 Oct 2025
Agriculture
Agri-Business Incubation Centre Launched in Honiara
By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock , in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), launched the Agri-Business Incubation Centre (ABI) in Honiara yesterday.
21 Aug 2025
M-SELEN launches full commercial rollout of ‘Buy Goods & Services’ — offering zero transaction fees
M-SELEN, the Solomon Islands’ leading mobile money platform powered by Our Telekom, today announced the full commercial launch of its new digital payment feature, “Buy Goods and Services.” This follows a successful soft launch in June and introduces a bold nationwide offer: customers will enjoy…
1 Aug 2025
Anniversaries
Prime Minister officially opens 2025 National Trade Fair
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair, describing it as a vital platform for economic growth, community empowerment, and rebuilding national pride.
2 Jul 2025
MCILI launches E-commerce Implementation Unit
The National Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) has launched the E-Commerce Implementation Unit (EIU) with a new home at the Late Sir David Kausimae Building in East Honiara, this week.
27 Jun 2025
Commodities
Solomon Islands Copra Industry Boosts Economy with Record $100 Million Contribution
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, has announced a record-breaking economic contribution from the copra sector, injecting $100 million into the Solomon Islands economy in 2024.
30 Jan 2025
Business
SICCI launches 2024 Business Excellence Awards
By Alfred Pagepitu The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) launched its 8th Business Excellence Awards in Honiara on Friday. The nomination period for the award is now open until 18 October, 2024.
29 Sept 2024
Commodities
Good news for exporters and importers
Companies and individuals looking to import or export goods in a reliable and efficient manner can now do so with Express Freight Management (EFM). EFM was established in Papua New Guinea more than 30 years ago, and offers freight solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
28 Aug 2024
Mesepitu: We will return to China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2024 on a bigger scale
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI), Mr. Riley Mesepitu said Solomon Islands will return to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2024 at a bigger scale.
11 Nov 2023
SICCI and NZPBC Strengthens relationship
New Zealand Pacific Business Council (NZPBC) and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), have strengthened their relationship through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
27 Oct 2023
E-Commerce
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL E-COMMERCE STRATEGY 2022-2027.
The National Government has set a practical roadmap for improving business, policy and regulatory environment for the development of e-commerce and the broader digital economy by launching the country’s first-ever National E-commerce Strategy, NECS, 2022-2027.
2 May 2023
Fuel
South Pacific Oil Pays Relocation Site
The South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) has paid off its land at Ranadi where it plans to relocate to in the future. Chairman of the SPOL Board and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Riley Mespitu told the local media recently.
18 Apr 2023