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
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.
Discovery Cruises Announces Six Adventure Itineraries
Heralding a long-awaited return to dedicated Solomon Islands small ship cruise programs, newly-formed Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises (SIDC) has announced its plans to operate six adventure itineraries in 2018-2019.