Former opposition leader Matthew Wale has been elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, succeeding Jeremiah Manele after a parliamentary vote on 15 May. Wale secured...
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World Bank backs Solomon Islands growth agenda
A new six-year partnership between the World Bank and Solomon Islands aims to improve connectivity, lower business costs and create jobs, with a strong focus on energy,...
Solomon Islands growth steady at 3.5% as IMF urges reforms
The Solomon Islands economy is projected to grow by around 3.5 per cent in the near term, according to the latest assessment by the International Monetary Fund, but the...
Solomon Islands round-up: Connectivity, resources and recovery
January saw a mix of expansion, disruption and policy debate across the Solomon Islands economy. Developments in aviation, hospitality, fisheries and natural resources...
Solomons aviation precinct upgrade moves into construction phase
Construction of a new aviation complex building at Henderson has moved into the superstructure phase, marking a tangible milestone in the long-running effort to...
Bank partnership targets SME growth in Solomons, Vanuatu
A year-end financing partnership between an international development financier and regional commercial banks is expected to improve access to credit for small and...
Strong attendance underscores deepening Australia-Solomons partnership
The 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum (#14ASIBF) drew one of its largest delegations, reflecting rising confidence in the bilateral economic partnership....
PM Manele calls for a new era of trade and investment partnership
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon Jeremiah Manele used his keynote address at the 14th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane (17-19 November) to make a...
Australia funds second submarine link to unlock Solomon Islands’ connectivity
Australia and the Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) have launched a major project that could transform the Solomon Islands’ internet connectivity, with...
Business Forum to Advance Australia-Solomon Islands Partnerships
17-19 November 2025 | Brisbane The 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum #14ASIBF, scheduled for 17-19 November in Brisbane, comes at an important time for...
New InvestSolomons website to boost investor engagement
InvestSolomons has launched a redesigned investment promotion website aimed at providing clearer guidance to prospective investors and making the process of starting or...
New Kolombangara investment focuses on land and forestry development
A new investment initiative on Kolombangara Island in the Western Province's New Georgia Islands group has been welcomed by the Solomon Islands Government and local...











