Category: Media Release
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SOLOMON ISLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO CALLS FOR BOLD REFORMS TO UNLOCK PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – Transformative action is needed to accelerate economic growth in Solomon Islands, with government and private sector stakeholders urged to move beyond the conventional approaches that have shaped the country’s economic development over the past 48 years. Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), Mr. James Dolarii,…
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9th Business Excellence Awards Expands from 12 to 21 Categories
Honiara, Solomon Islands– The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has announced a major expansion of its Business Excellence Awards (BEA), increasing the number of award categories from 12 to 21, with the Prime Minister’s Award as the 22nd award. The announcement was made by Julieth Ataraia Tausinga, Vice Chair of the BEA…
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SICCI Engages RSIPF Ahead of Monday’s Motion of No Confidence, Calls for Calm and Business Continuity
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has held discussions with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) regarding the current political situation, ahead of the Motion of No Confidence which is scheduled to be debated in Parliament . Given the Solomon Islands’ history with periods of political transition, SICCI recognises that businesses,…
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Sustained Political Instability Continues to Disrupt Private Sector Operations
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) notes with growing concern the sustained pattern of political instability that has characterised the national landscape over the course of 2026, and the disruptive effect this continues to have on private sector confidence and operations. This year alone has seen a change in national leadership following…
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Two Nations, One Future: Building the PNG–Solomon Islands Growth Corridor
The Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI”) acknowledges the commitment by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Honorable James Marape and the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands the Honorable Matthew Wale and the valuable contribution by government leaders and public officials…
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12 MSME GETS THE SPOTLIGHT AT UPCOMING INAUGURAL PNG–SI INVESTMENT FORUM
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) partners with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration to profile local MSME and women lead businesses at the upcoming Inaugural PNG Solomon Islands Business Investment Conference to be held on the 19 and 20 August, at Heritage Park Hotel. A landmark…
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PM WALE AND PM MARAPE TO OPEN INAUGURAL PNG–SOLOMON ISLANDS INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) are honoured to announce that Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale will be the keynote speakers opening the inaugural Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Investment Conference. DATE: 19–20…
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𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃!
We are just days away from the historic PNG SI Investment Conference, and our speaker lineup just got stronger!We are thrilled to announce three distinguished experts who are joining the stage at the Inaugural PNG SI Investment Conference right here in Honiara! 🇵🇬🤝🇸🇧 With just days to go, we are bringing you the minds that…
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𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢
We are thrilled to confirm two distinguished leaders who will be taking the stage at the 1st Papua New Guinea – Solomon Islands Investment Forum: 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 –Country Representative for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, World Bank Group Based in Honiara, Bernard leads the World Bank’s comprehensive program of lending, technical assistance, and advisory services across…
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MINISTER FUO’O CONFIRMED FOR PNG-SI INVESTMENT FORUM
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Business Council Inc are pleased to announce the confirmation of the Honorable Ricky Fuo’o – Minister for Infrastructure and Development – for the 1st Papua New Guinea – Solomon Islands Investment Forum, taking place next week! Minister Fuo’o joins two…