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Solomon Islanders under labour mobility schemes remitted a record SBD $507 million in 2025, the highest ever recorded.
This surpasses the previous record of SBD $431 million in 2024.
During a meeting in Honiara today with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said labour mobility remains a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship between Solomon Islands and Australia.
Prime Minister Manele noted that since 2018, more than 11,000 Solomon Islanders have participated in Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM). He further revealed that in 2025 alone, workers sent home SBD $507 million in remittances, providing significant economic support to families and communities nationwide.
Prime Minister Manele praised the scheme as mutually beneficial — supporting Australia’s workforce demands while equipping Solomon Islanders with valuable skills and income opportunities.
He also expressed appreciation for Australia’s continued partnership and reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to strengthening cooperation in ways that respect sovereignty and promote resilience. Other areas of cooperation discussed included general budget support and assistance for the Solomon Kings football team.
