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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

Agriculture
SIART provides pathway for more Young Professionals
The Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project has recruited seven new young professionals to work as junior agriculture extension officers in Malaita and Guadalcanal Provinces.
5 Feb 2026
Solomon Islands
Pasifiki HR launches Internship Program in partnership with Australia Strongim Bisnis
Pasifiki HR together with Australia Strongim Bisnis, is proud to announce the launch of a new Internship Program aimed at equipping recent graduates with essential work-readiness knowledge and skills.
25 Jun 2024
Government
Two more Permanent Secretaries sworn-in
Two more Permanent Secretaries were sworn-in by the Acting Governor General, Sir Albert Palmer at Government today following their appointments by the Public Service Commission.
9 Apr 2024
HCC employees receives 5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment
The Honiara City Council (HCC) direct employees have received a 5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) in their salaries effective from 1st January 2024. The 5 percent COLA was passed by the city council late last year in December 2023.
25 Jan 2024
Economy
SnapFish shop engages people into fishing industry
Involving people into the fishing industry is one of the sole purposes of establishing the locally owned SnapFish shop in Honiara. Adapting the marketing concept of involving people into economic activities, youths, women and communities are now being engaged from all the provinces.
12 Jan 2024
Remobatu Retires after an Illustrious Public Service Career
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has farewelled the Secretary to Cabinet (STC), James Remobatu who retired from the Public Service. Remobatu holds a degree in law from the University of Papua New Guinea and joined the public service cadre in 1989.
3 Apr 2023
Solomon Islands Government
PM Sogavare reminds SIPEU on the importance of dialogue and partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare reminds the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union of the importance of dialogue and exploring the potential for partnership between the union and the national government.
16 Feb 2023
Development
Solomon Telekom Appoints First-ever Local Female Chief Executive Officer
The Chairman of the Board of Solomon Telekom Company Limited Mr. Baoro Laxton Koraua, formally announces the appointment of Mrs. Christina Lasaqa as the Chief Executive Officer of Our Telekom. Solomon Telekom Company Limited has confirmed the appointment of Mrs.
14 Dec 2021
Government
SIPEU welcomes Government’s policy change on Public Servants housing eligibility
The Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU) welcomes the latest government policy change on public servants rental entitlement. At the same time, SIPEU General Secretary Robert Au said the union is working on what is best for public servants in lower positions within the public service…
15 Nov 2021
Education
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.
14 Nov 2021
Economy
Seasonal Workers Remitted around SBD 72M into SI
Locals working under the Australia Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers Program have remitted or sent around 72 million Solomon dollars back into the country. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Collin Beck told SIBC News.
8 Nov 2021
Breaking News
Dr Mataki Reappointed as PS MECDM
Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Dr. Melchior Mataki was reappointed to head the Ministry after his contract ended last month. A government statement confirmed, Dr.
21 Sept 2021
Development
SBD$6.7m for 11kV Transmission Line Project to 141 homes in Central Guadalcanal
The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) and Solomon Power today signed a SBD$6.7 million agreement for the construction of an 11kV Transmission Line Project that will see 141 homes in Central Guadalcanal have access to electricity.
8 Sept 2021
Australia
APTC & SINYC establishes virtual youth empowerment hub
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has for the first time started a youth empowerment Virtual Hub dialogue series with youths across the country.
12 Mar 2021
Foreign Relations
More seasonal workers for New Zealand
134 workers bound for the shores of New Zealand under the under the Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme are currently undergoing a two day pre departure briefing.
23 Oct 2018
Canada
Nine more leaving for Canada
Nine People from three separate provinces are heading to Canada under an arrangement that has set new records in Canada’s Labour Mobility partnership with the Solomon Islands.
21 Oct 2018
Government
Government to create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people
The Government is taking steps to create innovative employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people in the country. Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela revealed this in his speech at the recent 40th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Honiara.
9 Jul 2018
Guadalcanal Province
Guadalcanal workers in Canada increasing
Another Solomon Islander from Guadalcanal will be heading to Canada to work. Tourism graduate of the Guadalcanal Province-Canadian International Training & Education Corp program Grace Delight has been granted a Canadian immigration nomination for permanent residence to work in Canada.
22 Nov 2017
Foreign Relations
Guadalcanal CITREC graduates Canada bound
Guadalcanal Canadian International Training & Education Corp Graduates Amelia Muse and Careka Volly are on their way to Canada both as food supervisors for an international fast-food restaurant chain. This time their employment in Canada is not seasonal but for a complete 24-month period.
2 Aug 2017