Time: | Local time is GMT +11. |
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Electricity: | Electrical current is 230/240 volts AC, 50Hz. |
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Language: | English is the official language. |
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Health: | The recommended immunisations are hepatitis A, malaria, polio, tetanus, typhoid. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving within 6 days from or via infected areas. |
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Tipping: | Tipping is not encouraged. |
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Business: | Business hours are 8am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 12 pm on Saturdays. |
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Communications: | The international access code for Solomon Islands is +677. There are no area codes. Mobile phones can be hired. Public e-mail facilities are available in Gizo and Honiara. |
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Duty Free: | The following items may be imported without incurring customs duty for persons aged 18 years and above: 200 cigarettes or 250 grams cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, dutiable goods up to a total value of SI$400 and 2 litres of spirits or equivalent. Unlicensed firearms or other weapons (without Police Permit) and offensive literature or pictures are prohibited. |
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