A new customs system called ASYCUDA World launched today will enhance trade, reduce business costs and increase government revenue, thanks to a Solomon Islands and Australian Governments partnership.
New Caledonia is ready to receive Ngali nut exports from Solomon Islands if the exports meet the country’s organic standards. Kastom Garden Association Manager Clement Hadasaea told SIBC News they have secured market for ngali nut export to New Caledonia.
Foreign Minister Milner Tozaka has discussed the current Labour Mobility issues with Assistant Minister for Employment Honourable Luke Hartsuyker and the Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Investment Honourable Steven Ciobo during his two-day visit to Australia last week.
Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Milner Tozaka says the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations, also known as PACER Plus, can provide development benefits to Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands needs a broad investment policy to boost investment in its potential investment sectors. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement during his contribution to debate the current Solomon Islands Trade Policy Frame Work report in Parliament today.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government duly recognises the role of trade as a vehicle for the development of the country, says the Foreign Affairs Minister, Milner Tozaka.
Trade is at the heart of economic development in the Pacific region, says the visiting Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Dame Meg Taylor.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has recorded a $3 million deficit on traded goods for the month of January this year. In its January monthly report, CBSI says the balance of trade in goods recorded a provisional $3 million deficit in January 2015, a significant downturn from a surplus of $52…
The Solomon Islands National Trade and Development Council has endorsed the Solomon Islands Trade Policy Framework. The Framework is expected to be presented to the Solomon Islands Cabinet for final approval before its official launch this month.
The National Trade Development Council has endorsed the Solomon Islands National Trade Policy Framework in their first meeting this year. The Trade Policy Framework lays out the main principles that will guide trade policy in Solomon Islands over the coming years.
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has reminded the Solomon Island government to address illegal fishing in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
A new Reference center for the Solomon Islands was officially handed over to the Solomon Islands Government on 9 December 2014. The Reference center which was fully funded by the World Trade Organization (WTO) at a cost of more than SBD$100,000.00 is purposely to provide Government officials,…
A gospel segment program will kick-start the weeklong trade Expo this Sunday at Bodo field, Chinatown. According to a tentative program, this Sunday will see businesses doing final touches to their respective stalls and announcements on the weeklong program will be highlighted.
This year’s Trade Expo will focus on innovative products. Event’s Chairman, Redlley Raramo says the event is not just another trade show, but an opportunity to display and showcase innovative products which can be improved and for overseas market.
The National Trade Development Council was convened on June 3rd to discuss progress on the ongoing Trade Policy Framework consultations and contribute to its formulation.
Preparations towards the much awaited Financial Inclusion Expo next week is well underway and all the major financial institutions in the country have now confirmed their participation.
The Governments of Solomon Islands and Japan today signed a multi-million dollar project to expand facilities at the Honiara International Seaport. Japanese Ambassador and Charge d’ Affaires to Solomon Islands Kenichi Kimiya, and Foreign Affairs Minister Clay Forau signed the documents which now…
“Coconut has the potential to become the country’s major driver of our economy” says the Chair of the Trade Expo Solomon Islands Committee, Redley Raramo.
Newly formed Trade Expo Solomon Islands 2014, TESI has decided to promote innovation and development of local products in this year’s trade expo. Speaking to local media during a press conference in Honiara yesterday, TESI Chairman Reddley Raramo said aim of 2014 trade expo is to promote innovation…
