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Minimum Wage Review underway

By Agnes Menanopo The country’s legal minimum wage is currently under review, with the Labour Division conducting surveys across all provinces. Surveys in Honiara are scheduled to take place this month.

10 Jun 2026

Government
Three-day minimum wage setting workshop begins today
By Agnes Menanopo The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI), has commenced a three-day workshop on Minimum Wage Setting for government agencies, private sector representatives, and employers at the Heritage…
9 Jun 2026
Law and Order
SICTU Calls for Urgent Introduction of the New Public Service Bill to Parliament
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU), representing a coalition of public service unions and associations, including the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU), the Solomon Islands Teachers Association (SINTA), the Solomon Islands Medical Association (SIMA), the Solomon…
11 Mar 2025
Labour Mobility Scheme
World Bank warns of losing skilled workers if Labour Mobility Scheme not carefully managed
By Sharon Nanau The World Bank warns the country of possible brain drain issues in the future if the Labour Mobility Scheme (LMS) is not carefully managed.
28 Mar 2024
Australia
MORE SEASONAL WORKERS TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
More than 80 locals have left for Australia and New Zealand yesterday to work under the Seasonal Workers Program for the next six months. The Solomon Islands Government urged them to represent their country with pride and dignity in their host countries.
26 Oct 2016
Canada
HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS HELD IN OTTAWA ON CITREC REMITTANCE
A high-level meeting to discuss remittances for foreign workers from Solomon Islands planning to work in Canada is taking place in Canada’s capital Ottawa.
26 Oct 2016
SIPA
SIPA TO REVIEW DRAFT SETTLEMENT FOR SACKED WORKERS
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) will review a draft settlement for the 13 workers sacked its former Chief Executive Officer Collin Yow sacked in April last year. SIPA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Micheal Wate told SIBC News the board will review the draft settlement this week. Mr.
17 Aug 2016
Choiseul Province
REFORM FORESTRY TIMBER UTILIZATION ACT: CHOISEUL LANDOWNER
There is an urgent need for the Government to reform the Forestry timber utilization Act to protect land owners victimized by Foreign logging companies. This was the response of Lemeus Manavakana, a land-owning group representative of Choiseul province to the Forestry Undersecretary. Mr.
4 Aug 2016
Court
SIPA REINSTATED 13 TERMINATED EMPLOYEES
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has reinstated the 13 employees terminated by Chief Executive officer Collin Yow, as ordered by the High Court. SIPA’s legal advisor Charles Ashley confirms in a press conference, the workers resume duties today.
23 Apr 2016
Laws
TRADE DISPUTE COMPLETED TWO HEARINGS FOR TERMINATED WORKERS
The Trade Dispute Panel has conducted two pre-hearings into the dispute between the 13 terminated employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority and the company.
17 Apr 2016
People
MAN QUESTIONED FOREIGN APPOINTMENTS TO SENIOR POSTS
A North Malaita man has questioned the appointment of foreigners to senior positions in state-owned enterprises and few government institutions in the country.
16 Apr 2016
Court
ATTORNEY SEEKS LONG SERVICE BENEFITS FROM HIGH COURT
The Attorney General James Apaniai is seeking clarification from the Court of Appeal if he is entitled to long service benefits as a High Court Judge. His earlier challenge on the matter was refused by the High Court.
16 Apr 2016
Court
HIGH COURT TO RULE ON WUSI’s LEGALITY
The High Court will this Friday, deliver its ruling on the legality of the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI). Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority Colin Yow challenged the legality of the trade Union, who represented employees he terminated in April last year.
14 Apr 2016
Government
SINA EXTENDED STRIKE NOTICE BY 30 DAYS
The Solomon Islands Nurses Association (SINA) has extended its strike notice by a further 30 days. The extension is effective tomorrow, 8th April, after the initial 28 days notice lapsed today.
8 Apr 2016
Government
WUSI CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO PORTS ISSUE
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) is calling for an independent investigation on issues relating to the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer Collin Yow.
7 Apr 2016
Laws
DAVID TUHANUKU IS NEW WUSI PRESIDENT
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has a new President. He is David Tuhanuku. Mr. Tuhanuku replaced the former President Gladis Pae. WUSI General Secretary Tony Kangovai told SIBC News, Mr. Tuhanuku was elected during the Unions extra general meeting last week.
3 Apr 2016
People
WUSI CRITICIZED SIPA REFORMS
The General Secretary of the Workers Union of Solomon Islands, WUSI has criticized the current Solomon Islands Ports Authority, SIPA reforms describing it as out of context according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reform program.
22 Mar 2016
SIPA
WUSI IN DISPUTE WITH SIPA OVER REMOVAL OF SIPA’s CEO
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) is currently engaged in a dispute with the Solomon Islands Ports Authority over WUSI’s demand for the immediate removal of its Chief Executive Officer, Collin Yow.
21 Mar 2016
Laws
MMF TOLD TO STAY OUT OF SIPA ISSUE
Former employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) have warned the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) not to interfere with the court case between SIPA and its terminated workers. Mr.
11 Mar 2016
Crime
FIVE MALAYSIANS FACING DEPORTATION OVER WORK PERMITS
Five Malaysians whose work permits have been cancelled were given a seven days grace period before facing deporting. A letter served to the owner of Evergrow Corporation Limited by the Labour Division explains, the five Malaysians were found to have illegally undertaken employment with another…
5 Feb 2016