AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarket Access: Commerce Minister Harry Kuma’s visit to Trade Expo Indonesia has opened talks on a regional business commission and a trade link between the Solomon Islands and Indonesian chambers of commerce. Tourism and Local Business: Pacific tourism ministers are meeting to set regional priorities, including investment, air links and opportunities for local businesses; meanwhile, Honiara City Council has begun enforcing food-safety permits for cooked-food vendors at Central Market. Jobs: Australian employers are arriving for Honiara’s first PALM scheme expo, which aims to build confidence in Solomon Islands workers as the government targets 5,000 annual deployments. Officials say it is not a recruitment drive. Finance and Enterprise: The Central Bank’s new credit-reporting system and expanded support for women entrepreneurs could improve access to finance for local businesses. Tourism Growth: Solomon Islands recorded its strongest July visitor arrivals since 2012, a welcome sign for tourism operators. Rural Income: A new copra buying and storage centre in Isabel is intended to strengthen market access for local producers.
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