A new 24/7 marketplace has officially opened at Henderson in East Honiara over the weekend, offering a major boost to local entrepreneurship and community livelihoods. The facility, constructed by Mango Information Service Company Limited, features 53 lock-up rooms for tenants to sell food, arts and crafts, clothing, betel nut, and fresh crops. The building also houses…
Construction of the new Malu’u Market in North Malaita is underway, marking a major step forward for locally delivered, high-quality infrastructure. The market—100 percent locally built and supported by Australia—will accommodate up to 140 vendors and include facilities for men, women and people with disabilities. It is expected to boost economic activity in North Malaita…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has described the SBD 572 million Adamasia submarine cable project as a transformative investment for the country’s digital future. The Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced the major new investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience in the Pacific during the 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum held in…
About 922 new farmers have taken up seaweed farming in less than a year, increasing the total number of seaweed farmers in the Solomon Islands from 1,445 in December 2024 to 2,367 by the end of October 2025. Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bradley Tovosia, attributed the growth to increased government support since 2024. He said the sector continues to…
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, launched its 2026–2030 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan at its Honiara office, outlining a renewed commitment to improving essential services for thousands of Solomon Islanders. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Honiara City Council, the…
Assistant Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, Senator Nita Green, has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting economic development in the Solomon Islands by highlighting new efforts to strengthen digital connectivity and support rural businesses. She was in Honiara last week. Speaking to local media, Senator Green said her own regional background shaped her understanding of the challenges faced by…
A group of young people from Guadalcanal have successfully completed a two-week Leadership and Business Management training held in Auki, Malaita Province, last week. The participants came from the Antioch, Kumukama, and Mataruka communities in Central Guadalcanal Constituency. They joined youth representatives from Kwai Island, Namosalabe, and Oibola in Malaita for the program, delivered under…
A major milestone for digital commerce in Solomon Islands was reached on Friday with the launch of TORO, the country’s first fully integrated online marketplace combining product sales, professional services, and digital content on a single platform. The home-grown, female-led startup—launched on 28 November in Honiara—aims to address longstanding gaps in the country’s fragmented and largely informal…
THE Solomon Islands economy is projected to remain steady with a growth rate of 2.7 percent in 2026, driven by stronger performance across mining, fishing, agriculture, and business services. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Rexson Ramofafia, presented this outlook when tabling the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 in Parliament on Monday 24th November. He said the mining sector is expected…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is making significant progress in strengthening direct export pathways for copra and cocoa, aiming to maximise value for local farmers and the national economy. CEMA is shifting from reliance on intermediaries to direct engagement with international manufacturers, ensuring higher returns, improved market stability, and greater transparency. Direct partnerships for…