Category: Media Release
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SICCI: Security and safety is vital to growing the wider SME sector.
HONIARA, Solomon Islands β 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. SICCIβs call follows recent public concerns raised by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) regarding…
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HONIARA, Solomon Islands β 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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PNGβSOLOMON ISLANDS INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026 TO TAKE PLACE IN HONIARA
Premier Bilateral Business Event Set for 19β20 August, with Golf Program on 21 August HONIARA, Solomon Islands β The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Papua New GuineaβSolomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) are pleased to announce the hosting of a landmark Investment Conference in Honiara on 19β20 August 2026, under the theme: βFrom…
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SICCI WELCOMES RENEWED GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO MSME LOAN GUARANTEE SCHEME
HONIARA, Solomon Islands β 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
Honiaraβ 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 β 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…
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Private Sector Calls for Bold Reforms as Solomon Islands Marks Twin Institutional Milestones
HONIARA- The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has called on the Government to prioritize a series of practical economic reforms, including electricity sector reform, tax fairness, and stronger local content rules, to ensure the benefits of national growth reach ordinary Solomon Islanders. The call was made at SICCIβs Prime Ministerβs Cocktail Reception,…
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SICCI to Host Prime Minister Mathew Wale at Private Sector Meet and Greet Cocktail Event
The event will bring together SICCI members, representatives of the private sector, government officials, and invited stakeholders for an important opportunity to strengthen dialogue and engagement between the business community and the Government. As the leading voice of the private sector in the Solomon Islands, SICCI recognizes the importance of fostering constructive partnerships that support…
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SICCI Calls for Data-Driven Approach and Stronger Compliance in Minimum Wage Review
Private Sector and Government representatives who joined the Minimum Wage Setting workshop which ended today in Honiara. Honiara, Solomon Islands β The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reiterated its call for a balanced and evidence-based approach to the upcoming minimum wage review process, emphasizing the need to consider both worker welfare and…