Economy

Isabel health division receives new SBD$2.03 million RWASH complex in Buala

The Isabel Provincial Health Division in Buala received a new Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene and Environmental Health Division complex worth SBD$2.03 million on 3 November, funded by the European Union.

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Cutting the ribbon in front of the new complex, from left: MHMS WASH Manager Jack Filiomea, MHMS Human Resource Manager Terry Tugumana, Isabel Province Deputy Provincial Secretary Rex Manasseh and Isabel Provincial Health Director Martin Gavira. Source: Ministry of Health and Medical Services

Judiciary says 193 on remand needs coordinated justice sector response

The Judiciary says prolonged remand detention is a serious concern that requires cooperation across the whole justice sector, after the Commissioner of Correctional Services raised the number of people held on remand.

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Officials take part in the ribbon-cutting to mark the commissioning of the new Noro water treatment plant.

Economy

Solomon Water commissions new treatment plant at Noro

Solomon Water said the plant, delivered under the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project, is intended to improve water quality and supply security in Noro, Western Province.

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From left: Tourism Solomons marketing officer Brenden Mautoa, Wildfilm cameraman Sam Judd, travel writer Dan Slater, Wildfilm producer Mike Bhana and Wildfilm presenter Joanna Holley at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara.

Business

NZ documentary crew and Australian travel writer visit Solomon Islands

Tourism Solomons said a three-man Wildfilm New Zealand crew filming a documentary on John F. Kennedy's wartime service and Australian travel writer Dan Slater are in the country under its media visitation programme.

10 Nov 2026

SPC Deputy Director-General Science and Capability Dr Andrew Jones and Island Conservation Vice President, Conservation Programs Cameron Driver sign a Memorandum of Understanding at COP31.

Regional

SPC and Island Conservation Sign Restoration Agreement at COP31

The Pacific Community and Island Conservation have signed a memorandum of understanding at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to explore joint work on island and ocean restoration, biodiversity and climate resilience.

10 Nov 2026

Health Minister Hon Morris Toiraena delivers the keynote address at the handover event.

Regional

KOICA hands over boats, ambulances and vehicles for maternal health

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the transport was handed over under the Maternal and Newborn Health Project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency.

10 Nov 2026

Hon Fredrick Kologeto launches the National Digital Transformation Policy, with PS Alwyn Danitofea.

Economy

Ministry launches national digital transformation policy in Honiara

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation said the policy, developed with the International Telecommunication Union and endorsed by Cabinet, sets out a framework for the country's shift to a digital economy.

10 Nov 2026

Politics

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 Nov 2026 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.

9 Nov 2026

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