Latest News Archive December 2018
Yacht in Distress Picked up in Ysabel
Two people have been rescued after their personal locator beacon alerted HM Coastguard to the fact their yacht was in trouble off the Solomon Islands.
Dual Citizenship Passed in Parliament
The Solomon Islands parliament has recently passed the country’s first dual-citizenship legislation.
Minimum Wage Expected to Increase in 2019
Solomon Islands government has announced an increase in the country’s legal minimum wage from $4 per hour to $8 (US$0.49 – US$0.99) per hour that will come into effect as of next year.
Lawyers go on Strike
Solomon Islands Government lawyers have gone on strike after a 28 day notice to improve their terms and conditions was not responded according to their satisfaction.