CBSI estimates $227 million minimum loss to the local economy due to the unrest on the 24th – 26th of November 2021

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted an initial impact assessment over the damage to the economy caused by the recent unrest and riots in Honiara since Wednesday. The findings have revealed that the loss to the local economy is estimated to be around $227 million at a minimum. Domestic economic activity, including…

GPPOL scoops PM‘s award

GUADALCANAL Plantation Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) has scooped the Solomon Island Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) Prime Minister’s Business Excellence Award. It is the top award of the prestigious 2021 SICCI Business Excellence Award (BEA). BEA Award night was held at Coral Sea Resort & Casino West Honiara on Saturday night. Prime Minister Manasseh…

PM acknowledges SICCI’s partnership

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare acknowledges the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) for its partnership in promoting the government’s COVID 19 vaccination roll-out program. Prime Minister Sogavare formally thanked SICCI during Saturday night’s Business Excellence Award ceremony, a statement issued by Prime Minister Press Secretariat said. “I wish to reaffirm the government’s commitment to the…

SPOL SAGA

Is Land and Sea Circle Services a front? AN investigation into Land and Sea Circle Services – the dive company contracted by South Pacific Oil Ltd to ensure overseas tankers discharging fuel and liquidified gas do so safely in Honiara – suggests the company is potentially a front. Panaki Walter, also known as Roto, jointly…

Kwaibala, Bina river catchment areas set for PES developments

WINROCK International Solomon Islands’ Community Engagement Team have reached out to Bina and Kwaibala communities and surrounding areas in preparation for the roll-out of river catchment management and forest protection activities. Protection of fresh waters through forest management and conservation at these catchment areas are crucial to ensure clean and sufficient water supply to the…