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.

9 Nov 2026 · 2 min read Read story →

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

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.

17 hours ago

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.

22 hours ago

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

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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.

22 hours ago

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.

23 hours ago

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

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.

9 Nov 2026

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.

9 Nov 2026 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

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