About Us

Meet the Invest Solomon team 

ABOUT
Invest Solomons is the government agency responsible for promoting, facilitating, registering, and monitoring foreign investment in the Solomon Islands. Operating under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI), it is dedicated to creating a supportive and predictable business environment that fosters sustainable growth and long-term development.

We provide free and confidential guidance to international investors at every stage — from exploring opportunities to establishing operations and expanding within the Solomon Islands.

We support investors with free and confidential guidance through every step, from market entry to business expansion 

1. Promote Solomon Islands as an investment destination

We promote Solomon Islands as an investment destination through promotional materials, sector reports, investment events, digital campaigns, and direct investor outreach

2. Tailor-made information & market intelligence

We provide up-to-date and customized data on Solomon Islands' economy, sectors, and regulations to support informed investment decisions

3. Site visits and local linkages

We organize site visits and link investors with government agencies, suppliers, and service providers

4. Investor aftercare & policy advocacy

We help investors to address issues, expand, and stay engaged, while advocating for a better business environment

5. Foreign Investment Registration

We assist with investment registration, application reviews, and coordination to ensure smooth setup and access to incentives

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To promote Solomon Islands as a destination that is conducive to investment activities

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To collaborate with other government agencies and stakeholders to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

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To provide up to date investor information through a professional and efficient registry system and data of foreign investors

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To identify potential investment opportunities and help establish investment projects in the country

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To help foreign investors successfully establish their investment projects in Solomon Islands’ key sectors of investment

Mrs. Lynnette Dawheya

Director & Registrar of Foreign Investment Division

ldawheyal@commerce.gov.sb

Mrs. Sially Ngumi Turanga

Deputy Director

SiallyNgumi.Turanga@commerce.gov.sb sia.turanga@gmail.com

Mr. Peter Oiuru

Chief Investment Officer

Peter.Oiuru@commerce.gov.sb

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