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Private Sector calls for broad Consultation and Economic Impact Assessment before Minimum Wage adjustment

Private sector representatives have urged the Government to ensure that any adjustment to the national minimum wage is preceded by broad consultation across all provinces and a thorough assessment of current economic conditions, warning that a poorly calibrated increase could undermine business…

2 Jul 2026

SICCI
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP AT 3RD ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), in close partnership with key Government ministries, successfully convened the 3rd Private Sector Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025.
4 Dec 2025
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Manele Commends Strengthened Business Ties Between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has commended the growing partnership between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea private sectors following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) and the Solomon Islands…
18 Oct 2025
Government
GOVT INVESTS AUD 250 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURES DEVELOPMENT.
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has announced a substantial AUD 250 Million investment on national infrastructure over the next 10 years. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele revealed at the 13th Australia- Solomon Islands Business Forum opening this morning.
3 Sept 2024
Business
DPM MAELANGA HIGHLIGHTS FUNDAMENTAL REFORMS AT BUSINESS FORUM
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has highlighted key structural reforms taken by the Solomon Islands Government to enable business development at the Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum currently underway in Brisbane.
18 Apr 2023
Corruption
SIG SERIOUS ABOUT ANTI-CORRUPTION PRIORITY
The Solomon Islands Government is aggressively pursuing the implementation of its anti-corruption development priority. Whilst the Government is taking steps to correct the Anti-Corruption Bill, based on the comments of the Parliamentary Bills and Legislative Committee, it has already commenced…
7 Sept 2016
Agriculture
KOPU ON PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE
Private sector investment in agriculture requires having in place an environment that is conducive. Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Duddley Kopu made the statement in parliament today.
2 Nov 2015
Australia
A.B.C TV’s LANDLINE TEAM HERE TO FILM SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Australia’s ABC Television Landline team will be arriving in Honiara this week to film a short documentary on the Kokonut Pacific story in Solomon Islands. Kokonut Pacific produces virgin coconut oil and a range of coconut oil based soaps and oils.
17 Jun 2015
Government
PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS NEED RECOGNITION: SIR PAUL TOVUA
Communities and private sectors in Solomon Islands have been urged to recognise people with special needs. Sir Paul Tovua made the statement during a graduation ceremony at the San Isidro Care Centre this week.
2 Nov 2014
Business
S.I.C.C.I LAUNCHED ITS NEW LOOK WEBSITE
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry has successfully launched its new-look website this week. Speaking at a soft launch ceremony in Honiara yesterday, Chairman Tony Koraua said the website was re-designed to meet the business needs of its members.
10 Oct 2014
Development
GOV’T SEEKS SUPPORT FROM PRIVATE SECTOR TO DEVELOP TOURISM
The National Government is seeking tourism support from private sectors and local communities to successfully develop the country’s tourism industry. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture John Wasi made the statement during his key note address to open a Tourism Stakeholders…
25 Sept 2014
Business
PRIVATE SECTOR IS ENGINE FOR GOWTH, SAYS HOU
Minister for Finance Rick Hou says the government has acknowledged the private sector as an engine for sustainable and development growth in Solomon Islands. Minister Hou made the statement during the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Excellence Award over the weekend.
1 Sept 2014