Category: Economy
World Bank reveals SI lacks Labor Statistics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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