Category: Media Release, News
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TWO SENIOR MINISTERS CONFIRMED FOR INAUGURAL PNG–SI INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
HONIARA, – Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Hon. Harry Kuma and, Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Hon. Derek Manu’ari are confirmed to join the inaugural Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Investment Conference this month in Honiara. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Papua New Guinea–Solomon…
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Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference
HONIARA, Solomon Islands –Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Matthew Wale, will attend as the Keynote speaker who will officially open the landmark bilateral PNGSI Investment Conference, scheduled for 19–20 August 2026 at Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara. The conference, hosted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands…
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Private Sector Advisory Group Convenes Inaugural Meeting For 2026 To Advance Economic Collaboration
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) held its first meeting for 2026 today, bringing together senior government representatives and private sector leaders to strengthen policy dialogue and drive economic growth. The high-level gathering was attended by officials from the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration; the Ministry of Planning and…
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SICCI: Security and safety is vital to growing the wider SME sector.
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has strongly condemned the latest series of attacks in Belaha, Central Guadalcanal, warning that if there are ongoing security incidents, it will severely undermine visitor confidence and threaten the livelihoods of small business operators across the country. SICCI notes and welcomes the…
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SICCI Calls for Greater Responsibility and Care for Public Infrastructure
Honiara, Solomon lslands- The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing the private sector, is calling on all businesses, contractors and operators to exercise greater responsibility and duty of care when using public infrastructure. SICCI’s call follows recent public concerns raised by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) regarding…
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𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄-𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) Coalition adoption of a landmark Local Content Policy, announced today by Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale. The policy, which reserves government contracts valued below SBD 50 million for Solomon Islands businesses,…
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PNG–SOLOMON ISLANDS INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026 TO TAKE PLACE IN HONIARA
Premier Bilateral Business Event Set for 19–20 August, with Golf Program on 21 August HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) are pleased to announce the hosting of a landmark Investment Conference in Honiara on 19–20 August 2026, under the theme: “From…
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SICCI WELCOMES RENEWED GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO MSME LOAN GUARANTEE SCHEME
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the Government’s renewal of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Loan Guarantee Scheme, describing it as a critical step towards addressing one of the most persistent barriers facing local businesses. The revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on Wednesday between…
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Private Sector Calls for Broad Consultation and Economic Impact Assessment Before Minimum Wage Adjustment
Honiara– Private sector representatives have urged the Government to ensure that any adjustment to the national minimum wage is preceded by broad consultation across all provinces and a thorough assessment of current economic conditions, warning that a poorly calibrated increase could undermine business viability and employment growth. The recommendations were made during a consultation hosted…
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SICCI Manufacturing Working Group Highlights Sector Bottlenecks, Calls For Ecosystem Approach To Industrial Growth
Honiara — The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Manufacturing Industry Working Group last Friday during a Business After Five dialogued to identify critical bottlenecks constraining manufacturing and also outlined policy priorities required for sustainable industrial growth. SICCI Manufacturing Industry Working Group Chair, Ms. Qila Tuhanuku, KOSI General Manager Mr., Steward Mane, SICCI…