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Solomon Islands prepares for historic first National Survey on Children and Women

The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO), in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive three-week training of trainers and pre-test program.

17 Mar 2026

Government
24 November : National Census date
The National Government (SIG) through its statistical agency, National Statistics -Census Office has announced that the 2019 National Population and Housing Census will be conducted on the 24th of November this year.
5 Jul 2019
Business
BUSINESSES COULD FINE FOR MISSING OUT 2015 BUSINESS SURVEY
A number of commercial businesses who failed to participate in the 2015 Annual Solomon Islands Surveys of Employment and Business Activities could possibly face a $14,000.00 fine. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury confirms in a statement.
21 Jul 2016
Government
POVERTY REPORT SHOWED FAILURE OF PAST GOVERNMENTS: KENGAVA
The recent report on the high level of poverty found on Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Makira Provinces reflects the failure of successive National Governments from 2006 and NOT the Provinces concerned. This is the view of the former Choiseul Premier and MP, Clement Kengava. Mr.
2 May 2016
People
KAMILO QUESTIONED RECENT POVERTY SURVEY RESULTS
Former Parliamentarian Mr. Kamilo Teke has questioned the recent findings of Solomon Islands Poverty Profile Survey. The survey concludes more than three-quarter of people living in poverty in the country are from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Makira Provinces. Speaking to SIBC News, Mr.
25 Apr 2016
Guadalcanal Province
POVERTY REPORT UNFORTUNATE AND SAD: VEKE
Guadalcanal Province Premier Anthony Veke describes the poverty profile for Guadalcanal Province according to the Solomon Islands Poverty Profile report as an “unfortunate and a sad situation for his government”.
20 Apr 2016
Communities
MALAITA GOV’T TO BOOST COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE
The Malaita Provincial Government will concentrate on strengthening governance in its wards and communities to boost economic activities. Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia made the statement as Malaita Province is among two other provinces with a portion of its population living in poverty according to…
18 Apr 2016
Guadalcanal Province
GUADALCANAL, MAKIRA & MALAITA BELOW POVERTY LINE
More than three-quarter of persons living in poverty in Solomon Islands live on Guadalcanal, Makira, and Malaita provinces according to the recently launched Solomon Islands Poverty Profile survey.
14 Apr 2016
Solomon Islands
12.7% OF SI POPULATION CLASSIFIED AS “POOR”
About 12.7 percent of the population in Solomon Islands are classified as “poor” according to a newly launched report on the Solomon Islands Poverty Profile.
11 Apr 2016
Domestic Violence
SINCW CALLS FOR NEW STUDY INTO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) is calling on the National government to carry out a new study on gender-based violence in the country. President of the Council Ms.
8 Apr 2016
Government
PM LAUNCHED PUBLIC SECTOR SURVEY 2015
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Solomon Islands Public Sector Satisfaction Survey 2015. Launching the survey yesterday the Prime Minister said the survey findings is interesting and worrying at the same time.
12 Feb 2016
FSII
FSII CONDUCTED ONLINE SURVEY ON PAYMENT TO EX-COMBATANTS
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has conducted an online survey into the recent $3 million payout made by the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government to former members of the Malaita Eagle Force (MEF).
29 Jan 2016
Church
ANGLICAN PARISHIONERS IN NORTH OPPOSE WOMEN PRIESTS IDEA
Anglican Church of Melanesia parishioners in North Malaita say they do not support the idea of having women as priests to serve in the church. The parishioners expressed their view in light of a survey recently conducted in the region to get views on having women priests.
17 Jan 2016
Environment
GOV’T INVITES CONSULTANTS FOR BASELINE SURVEY
The National Government has invited all eligible consultant services to send their submissions to undertake an aquatic baseline survey to surrounding rivers connected to Metapona River System in Central Guadalcanal.
13 Jan 2016
Healthcare
NATIONAL-BASED RWASH SURVEY GOING WELL
The National-based survey on Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) is progressing well. The survey is to collect data on Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene practices as to how people access water in rural communities.
21 Nov 2015
Malaita Province
SCHOOLS INSPECTION SURVEY CONDUCTED
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development is conducting a school inspection survey in provinces throughout the country. The survey covers inspections on infrastructure development, progress of government and donor partner projects and teacher’s performances.
20 Nov 2015
Healthcare
RWASH UNDERTAKES NATIONAL BASELINE SURVEY
The Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) program of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) are undertaking a national baseline survey on Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) for the first time.
15 Nov 2015
Banks
CBSI GOVERNOR SAYS DEMAND SURVEY REPORT NATIONWIDE
The Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Denton Rarawa says the newly launched Solomon Islands Financial Services Demand Side Survey Report is a nation wide survey.
23 Sept 2015
Solomon Islands
FIRST HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF SOLOMONS REVEALED
Preliminary findings of the first biological survey of the highlands of Solomon Islands has been revealed. Scientists from United States of America (USA), Australia, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Fiji, Vanuatu and other locals have carried out flora and fauna surveys at Chupukama land, Guadalcanal…
23 Sept 2015
Communities
HEALTH SURVEY COVERED 15 COMMUNITIES IN NORTH MALAITA
The demographic and health survey 2015 in North Malaita has successfully covered 15 communities six months after it started. The survey was part of the National health and Demographic survey launched in April this year.
7 Sept 2015