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Remittances reached far more poor households in Solomon Islands than state aid, economist writes
Remittances reached 43 per cent of people in the poorest fifth of Solomon Islands households in 2005 while state assistance reached 2 per cent, development economist Emilia Tjernstrom wrote on the Devpolicy Blog.
Dodo Creek rice trial reaches first harvest
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said the trial at Dodo Creek, run with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences of China and JQY, is testing whether rice can be produced in Solomon Islands.
CBSI says consent not needed for first credit data upload
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands says a credit reporting system is being set up through the Credit & Data Bureau Solomon Islands, with existing customer records to be uploaded without consumer consent.
Police investigate fatal crash at KG VI market
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force said its National Traffic Department is examining a crash at King George VI market in the early hours of 3 October 2026 in which a driver died.
Ministry says beche-de-mer fishery closes on 31 October
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said the beche-de-mer fishery will be closed from Saturday, 31 October 2026.
New 50 cent coin with King Charles III effigy enters circulation
British High Commissioner Paul Turner and Central Bank Governor Dr Luke Forau launched the new Solomon Islands 50 cent coin bearing King Charles III's effigy on 1 October in Honiara.
173 RSIPF Officers Complete Training Under Exercise Coastwatchers
The second Exercise Coastwatchers for 2026 has ended with 173 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, the Australian High Commission said.
Government portal says CPI rose 1.3 percent in August
The National Consumer Price Index stood at 136.6 in August 2026 after a 1.3 percent increase, according to a statement published on the Solomon Islands Government portal.
SIART invests $8.7 million in 20 community pig farming groups
A SIART media release says the money has gone to groups in Malaita, Guadalcanal and Makira/Ulawa provinces, with 532 households said to be better off.
SIART expects coconut output to rise in three provinces
A media release from the SIART Project says copra production should increase among the 14 producer organisations it supports in Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira/Ulawa.
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