Category: Economy

World Bank reveals SI lacks Labor Statistics
Economy

World Bank reveals SI lacks Labor Statistics

Eliza Kukutu- June 24, 2025

By LACHLAN EDDIE World Bank Country Economist Lodewijk Smets has revealed that Solomon Islands lacks adequate labor statistics for both formal and informal employment sectors. ... Read More

Solomon Island experiences slight downgrade in economic growth
Economy

Solomon Island experiences slight downgrade in economic growth

Eliza Kukutu- June 19, 2025

By LACHLAN EDDIE The Solomon Islands economy is experiencing a slight downgrade in economic growth, according to the World Bank's latest assessment. World Bank Country ... Read More

PM Manele highlights the transformative potential of SEZs
Economy

PM Manele highlights the transformative potential of SEZs

Fredrick Kusu- May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has highlighted the transformative potential of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in steering the Solomon Islands toward sustained peace, economic recovery, ... Read More

Solomon Islands has potential to leap in digital transformation
Economy

Solomon Islands has potential to leap in digital transformation

Fredrick Kusu- April 11, 2025

The Solomon Islands has the potential to emerge as a regional leader in digital transformation if the Government makes the right investments now. This sentiment ... Read More

Solomon Islands Copra Industry Boosts Economy with Record $100 Million Contribution
Commerce

Solomon Islands Copra Industry Boosts Economy with Record $100 Million Contribution

Eliza Kukutu- January 29, 2025

The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, has announced a record-breaking economic contribution from the copra sector, injecting $100 million into the ... Read More

SPBD Solomon Islands Celebrates Milestone of USD $5 Million Crowdfunded through Kiva Partnership
Economy

SPBD Solomon Islands Celebrates Milestone of USD $5 Million Crowdfunded through Kiva Partnership

Eliza Kukutu- November 25, 2024

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands, in partnership with Kiva, is thrilled to announce a significant achievement: reaching the milestone of USD $5 million ... Read More

RSIPF and OAG discuss ESP audit report
Economic Stimulus Package

RSIPF and OAG discuss ESP audit report

Fredrick Kusu- October 23, 2024

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) ... Read More