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Environmental protection in the Solomon Islands by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in the Solomon Islands? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and ...
Recycling in the Solomon's is something many would like to see expanded and given more priority than is current .It is difficult to imagine though as many areas seem to disrespect their environment rather than recognise a need to clean it up . ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in the Solomon Islands by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the Solomon Islands is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
Grease the Wheels , and be prepared to keep greasing the wheels. And if your lucky you might still have money left to start a business. Read More
Dealing with homesickness in the Solomon Islands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in the Solomon Islands can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
An excellent topic Priscilla and very important. When working in places like the Solomon's keeping busy week to week is very important and becomes more involved than what was ever anticipated . people and there circumstances can effect you in ... Read More
Families moving to Solomon Islands by tashacorey
Hi my husband has been offered a job in Honiara in the Solomon Islands, So i'm just after any information that anyone can give me on moving there with a new born and a 5 year old?... So any schooling, medical, food or housing info would be great.
Hello Zoe On the positive .If I were to get Malaria again I would prefer treatment in the Solomon's. doctors readily diagnose you there quicker and for the correct strain of the malaria . I came back to Australia for treatment and got used as a ... Read More
Families moving to Solomon Islands by tashacorey
Hi my husband has been offered a job in Honiara in the Solomon Islands, So i'm just after any information that anyone can give me on moving there with a new born and a 5 year old?... So any schooling, medical, food or housing info would be great.
Hello Zoe. There used to be a mothers group that met at the Honiara hotel . This was a great place for swimming with the kids. Not sure if they still meet there?, used to be Friday mornings. My daughters where raised in our village on Maliata.. We ... Read More
Travel around Solomons by Danielle Rose
Hi all :) I have not been to the Solomon Islands yet and I can't find any information about how to travel within and between the islands? Without a drivers licence that is. Are there bus services or just hitchhiking? What is the cheapest way ...
Hello Danielle It has been a while since I last travelled to the west. and yes the cost of the fares were as expensive as flying from Australia to the Solomon. I cant really comment on those prices you posted. but it boggles me how they will ever ... Read More
Travel around Solomons by Danielle Rose
Hi all :) I have not been to the Solomon Islands yet and I can't find any information about how to travel within and between the islands? Without a drivers licence that is. Are there bus services or just hitchhiking? What is the cheapest way ...
Hello Danielle. Traveling around the Solomon's requires car/bus. which is an overcrowded minivan or a taxi . To get to the different islands there are ships that go or small planes to some provinces these however can vary from daily services to ... Read More
New members of the Solomon Islands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Solomon Islands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
L.O.L jaybay girl . disease , corruption ,no management , More corruption , This unfortunately is what the country cant see past. I took some friends over for a holiday, While we were driving from the airport to the town centre one bloke looked at ... Read More
New members of the Solomon Islands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Solomon Islands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Hello All , A newbie to the site . Previously worked and lived in the Solomon's and only been getting back for holidays to catch up with friends and family. Looking for some opportunities that will enable more time in the sols with ... Read More