The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) of the National Parliament will begin a provincial inquiry into the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 and the Value Added Tax Bill 2025 in Isabel Province. Committee members will depart Honiara 16 March 2026, with public hearings scheduled to begin in Buala on 17 March. The inquiry is intended to give leaders, sta...

The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands has commenced its inquiry into the Value Added Tax Bill 2025, a proposed law aimed at reforming and modernising the country’s tax system. The inquiry began on March 11, with the committee examining the proposed legislation that seeks to simplify and modernise how ta...

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has launched the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) 2026 Dossier, outlining more than SBD$19 billion ($2.2 billion) in proposed infrastructure projects aimed at supporting economic growth and improving public services. The plan was unveiled in Honiara on March 9 during a launc...

 Fiji is seeking to deepen economic and security cooperation with the United Kingdom, with Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka holding a series of meetings in London aimed at advancing infrastructure investment, maritime security and employment opportunities for Fijians. The discussions took place on the margins of the 26th Commo...

Pacific leaders are calling for stronger global investment in ocean sustainability. More than 150 government, finance and philanthropic leaders gathered in Suva this week for Pacific Ocean Finance Week, an event aimed at advancing funding and coordination for sustainable ocean management. The gathering was convened by the Office of the Pacific Ocean Co...

Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) Board Chairman Solomon Kalu and Chief Executive Officer Johnson Honimae paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today at the Prime Minister’s Office to present SIBC’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and provide an update on the broadcaster’s operations. Since its removal as a State-Owned Enterpri...

The Ministry of Policing and Communications is advancing a major legislative review aimed at modernizing Fiji’s telecommunications regulatory framework to support the country’s expanding digital economy. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua said the first round of stakeholder consultations was successfully completed from 23 to 27 F...

Regional growth and trade resilience are under renewed scrutiny as Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) launched the 2026 Pacific Islands Export Survey, inviting businesses across 16 Forum Island Countries to participate in the region’s only longitudinal study of exporter sentiment. The survey comes at a time when global trade conditions are increasingly shaped ...

The Government of Fiji and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have taken a significant step toward advancing private sector-led growth and strengthening economic ties between Fiji and the United States. The Compact Development Funding Agreement was signed by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Fiji’s Minister for Finance, Comm...

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the margins of The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit to advance bilateral cooperation and shared regional priorities. Prime Minister Manele expressed appreciation to the Government of the United States for convening the...

The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) has been recognised as an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), marking a major milestone for the country’s financial regulator and enhancing its standing within the global financial community. IOSCO is the international standard-setting body for securities...

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka tonight (24 February 2026) officially launched AMA Insurance Company Limited, marking a new chapter for Fiji’s insurance sector. AMA Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Apia Insurance Company Limited of Samoa, will initially employ 10 to 12 Fijian professionals, with plans to expand its workforce to 15 to 20 within...

Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million. Tug Kavachi, a Solomon Islands-flagged vessel managed and operated by a...

OFC Tech Solutions welcomes Colin Edgar, a representative of its global partner Enghouse Interactive, for a strategic partner visit aimed at strengthening enterprise communication and customer experience solutions across Papua New Guinea. The visit reinforces the growing collaboration between Enghouse Interactive and OFC Tech Solutions, focused on deli...

The Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL) has declared its first-ever dividend payout of $500,000 to the Government of Fiji, marking a historic milestone for the state-owned enterprise and its first return since its establishment. The dividend reflects a strong turnaround in FHCL’s financial performance and governance. Minister for Public Enterprise...

Solomon Islands and Australia have strengthened their strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. The discussions highlighted renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both governments committing to enhanced cooperation across security, infra...