Politics

UK officials advise Solomon Islands on carrying out National Security Strategy

A team from the UK Office of the Prime Minister met officials of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services in Honiara to advise on implementing the National Security Strategy, the British High Commission said.

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Paul Turner, George Bowman, Minister John Tuhaika, Tilly Hall and Roisin Cogan during a farewell call. Source: British High Commission Honiara

Sogavare says Hells Point settlement commits state to SBD$64.68 million

Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare said the government's withdrawal of its appeals in the Lever Solomons land cases ties the state to paying SBD$64.68 million for Hells Point and sets the test for all future compulsory land acquisitions.

9 hours ago

Minister for Finance Hon Rexon Ramofafia and Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach sign the financing agreement.

Politics

Australia Gives Further SBD$100 Million in Budget Support to Solomon Islands

The Australian High Commission said on 9 November 2026 that Australia has provided a further SBD$100 million in budget support to Solomon Islands, following a contribution of the same amount in June.

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High Commissioner Ishmael M Avui and second secretary Wilfred Fiumae (left) meet the Grow Asia Pacific group.

Regional

Wellington group discusses premium cocoa partnership with high commissioner

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade said representatives of the Wellington-based Grow Asia Pacific group met Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand His Excellency Ishmael M Avui on 8 November to discuss rural cocoa development.

17 hours ago

Honourable Franklyn Derek Wasi officially hands over the boats and engines to recipients, witnessed by MRD Deputy Secretary Technical Noel Matea, at Namuga Station.

Economy

Ministry Hands Over China-Funded Boats and Engines to East Makira

The Ministry of Rural Development handed over a $1.5 million maritime transport project of 11 boats and 25 outboard motors to East Makira Constituency at Namuga Station on 26 October 2026.

6 Nov 2026

Delegates at the 2026 Pacific Small Island Developing States Solutions Forum in Port Vila. The mail gives no names.

Regional

Pacific ministers adopt Port Vila Declaration on agrifood systems

Ministers from Pacific Small Island Developing States adopted the Port Vila Declaration and launched an Agrifood Investment Platform at the close of the 2026 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum on 6 November.

6 Nov 2026

Politics

NDC chairman responds to transparency concerns over SBD$75 million cyclone fund

The chairman of the National Disaster Council, Mr David Hiba Hiriasia, said materials for the first 20 houses in Gizo are in hand, although no money has yet been drawn from the new Special Fund.

6 Nov 2026

Economy

Police charge suspended IRD team leader in Taskforce Janus case

Police say the suspended Inland Revenue Division team leader was arrested and charged over the alleged unauthorised disclosure of protected taxpayer information.

5 Nov 2026 Politics

Ministry hands over 11 boats and 25 engines to East Makira

The Ministry of Rural Development said it handed over a $1.5 million maritime transport project, funded by the People's Republic of China, to East Makira Constituency at Namuga Station on 26 October 2026.

5 Nov 2026

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