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SI struggling to attract game changing investors: Wale

Solomon Islands has struggled to attract the quality and size of investments that would be game changers for the economy. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale highlighted in Parliament recently during his debate speech on the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024.

22 May 2025

Solomon Islands
SICTU commends NPF for 4 percent crediting rate
The Solomon Islands Council of trade Union is delighted to extend its warmest congratulations to the National Provident Fund (NPF) Board on announcing a 4 percent dividend for the closing year.
1 Oct 2024
Economy
Public Investment Management (PIM) Reform launched
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) and the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have successfully launched the Public Investment Management (PIM) Reform at a Seminar on 29 February 2024 at the…
4 Mar 2024
Banking
BRED Bank a major player in the banking industry
Head of international- BRED Bank, Stephane Mangiavacca, currently in the country has met Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP, affirming the bank’s full commitment to continue its growth in Solomon Islands. Mr.
9 Nov 2023
Fuel
Geogas Pacific Limited invests in the country
Geogas Pacific Limited has purchased the Origin Energy Holdings Limited shares in 7 Pacific countries namely Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomons Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, American Samoa and Cook Islands.
26 Oct 2023
Agriculture
Auluta Tribes Applaud Gov’t and Calls for Step-up to Establish Commercial Rice Farming
Leaders of three tribal groups within the Auluta basin area in East Malaita have applauded the National Government for accepting the offer to develop commercial rice farming in the area.
11 Sept 2023
Government
Investment Policy and Promotion Strategy to Minimize Foreigners Taking up Businesses Reserved for Locals Now in Draft Stage
The influx of foreigners conducting businesses in the local reserved business space around the capital, Honiara is the result of the country’s Open Sky Policy.
12 Apr 2023
Investing in Women Initiatives – Not a waste of Money
“When helping women in our villages – Government is not wasting money; in fact, women need support and guidance to even start businesses or access to finance.” Deputy Secretary Ministry of Commerce Mr Eric George made the statement in response to an article by the Island Sun “Waste of Money”.
16 Jan 2023
SITCO outgoing CEO farewelled
The Outgoing CEO of the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company, Kazi Rahman has been commended for his immense contribution to the development of Solomon Islands. Hon. Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare formally thanked Mr.
3 Dec 2022
Kolombangara landowners to receive 20 percent share in KFPL
The National Government is currently in a process to transfer through its investment arm-the Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands (ICSI) 20 percent of its share in the Kolombangara Forest Product Limited (KFPL) to the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF).
13 Oct 2022
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
Breaking News
THE GOLD RUSH: AN INVESTIGATION INTO ATTEMPTED GOLD SMUGGLING AND TAX EVASION IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
AUD5.2 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF GOLD ILLEGAL DEAL Nearly 80 Kilograms of gold worth around AUD 5.2 million (SBD30 million) dollars has been exported out from the Solomon Islands by Asians through local gold dealers license, Primo Kenny and Jeremy Rex of Guadalcanal.
10 Sept 2021
Business
‘We locals can do it’: Wakio
In a country where locals struggle to thrive in the business world, Hudson Wakio managing director of Advance Technology Limited, stands out as one of the few who has beaten the odds. Born in East Are’are Malaita Province, he came from what he described as a very typical village family.
20 Aug 2018
ADB
First ever ‘Public Enterprise Perfomance Results’ website launched
The Solomon Islands government today launched the country’s first ever Public Enterprise Performance Results website in Honiara. This makes Solomon Islands the first Melanesian country and second in the Pacific to develop such website.
19 Feb 2018
Land Issues
RESOURCE OWNERS SUPPORTED FSII CALL ON PM
A task force representing the resource owners of West Rennell has supported calls for the Prime Minister to step aside and allow the bauxite issue to be investigated. Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) recently called on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to step aside.
22 Jan 2017
Development
SOUND INVESTMENT VITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT: FIULAUA
The Chairman of the Government Caucus and Member of Parliament for Central Kwara’ae, Jackson Fiulaua says sound investment incentives are important to the country’s economic development.
18 Jan 2017
Communication
NEGOTIATIONS WITH HUAWEI TO START
Negotiation with the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei, for the implementation of the Solomon Islands submarine cable project is due to commence.
12 Jan 2017
Exports
LEGISLATION DEPRIVED BILLIONS, A PAP FINDING REVEALED
A People’s Alliance Party (PAP) meeting in Honiara has been told State legislations have for many years continued to deprive Solomon Islands billions of dollars of export earnings from its resources.
24 Oct 2016
Guadalcanal Province
GUADALCANAL PROVINCE CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL LOGGERS
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government is taking steps to crack down illegal logging operation in the province. Guadalcanal Provincial Revenue and Licensee Officer Mr.
19 Aug 2016
Banks
POB CELEBRATES 2nd ANNIVERSARY
Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) celebrates its second anniversary today. The commercial bank is a domestically incorporated financial institution and the fourth commercial bank to offer banking services to the public in the Solomon Islands.
12 Jul 2016