Latest News Archive November 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Noro water supply upgrade commissioned in Western Province
Solomon Water will run the upgraded Noro system, with the project delivered under a programme backed by the Asian Development Bank and other partners.
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.
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.
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.
Australia Funds Five Civil Society Groups Under Strengthening Programme
The Australian High Commission said on 6 November 2026 that new grants under the Civil Society Strengthening Program will go to five Solomon Islands organisations working with youth, women, people with disabilities and families.
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.
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.
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.
Solomon Islands wins Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Award in New Orleans
Tourism Solomons said the country received a Scuba Diving Magazine 2027 Readers Choice Award at the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association show in New Orleans on 4 November.
USP scholars present ocean and forest research at pre-COP31 in Nadi
The University of the South Pacific said five Pacific PhD scholars under the Norway-Pacific Ocean-Climate Scholarship Programme presented research on coastal water quality, forest genetics and displacement at the pre-COP31 event in Nadi, Fiji.
Solomon Airlines Cuts International Fares by 20 Per Cent Until 2 December
Solomon Airlines has announced a spring sale with 20 per cent off its lowest year-round business and economy fares on 12 international routes, bookable until 2 December 2026 for travel through to September 2027.
Auki road project passes technical acceptance inspection
The Malaita Provincial Government says the Technical Acceptance Inspection of the China-Aid Auki Road Project has been completed, with a handover ceremony set for 17 November 2026.
Thompson Mae appointed Registrar of High Court and Court of Appeal
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer said the Judicial and Legal Service Commission approved the appointment of Mr Thompson Mae.
West Kwaio farmers open piggery under SIART project
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock says 20 households in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, have built their own piggery with support from the SIART Project, which is funded by the World Bank.
Three new reservoirs commissioned for Honiara water supply
The Asian Development Bank says reservoirs at Titinge, Tasahe and Panatina add over 8.5 million litres of storage to Honiara's water network.
Culture ministry signs SBD $50,000 grant for Makira Ulawa youth festival
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says it has committed SBD $50,000 to help the Makira Ulawa provincial government host a youth arts and cultural festival.
Statistics office says consumer prices rose 0.9 per cent in September
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office said the National Consumer Price Index rose by 0.9 per cent to 137.8 in September 2026.
Ministry Runs CDF Act Awareness in Malaita Outer Islands
The Ministry of Rural Development held community sessions on the Constituency Development Funds Act 2023 at Luaniua and Pelau in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency from 3 to 8 October 2026.
UK and EITI experts meet Solomon Islands government on mining transparency
The British High Commission said the UK joined Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative representatives, the Solomon Islands government, mining companies and civil society at Heritage Park on 3 November for talks on EITI implementation.
Vanuatu and FAO open Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum in Port Vila
The Government of Vanuatu and the FAO opened the 2026 Pacific Small Island Developing States Solutions Forum in Port Vila on 3 November, a four-day meeting on financing and scaling Pacific agrifood solutions.
Bills committee questions policy basis of Citizenship Amendment Bill
The Bills and Legislation Committee has raised concerns about the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, saying there is no clearly documented government policy behind the proposed changes.
Lata Hospital running on two doctors, health minister told
Dr Hugh Blessing Renga told Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon Morris Toiraena that Lata Hospital has two doctors but needs at least four, the Government Communication Unit said.
Acting PM says Vanikoro airport, border patrol base to start in 2027
Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon Frederick Kologeto said the Government will begin work on a new airport and an Eastern Border Patrol Base in Vanikoro in 2027.
Lata airport runway and new terminal handed over
Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon Frederick Kologeto said the upgraded Santa Cruz (Lata) Airport would improve aviation safety and connectivity for Temotu Province.
Doctors and nurses trained in basic ear care so children can be treated closer to home
Close to 20 doctors and nurses completed training in basic ear care on 21 and 22 October, so children found with ear or hearing problems during school checks can be treated at local clinics, WHO said.
Tahiti Edge Solomon Islands 4-3 to Take Fifth Beach Soccer Nations Cup Title
Tahiti beat Solomon Islands 4-3 in the OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup final at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on 31 October, winning a record fifth title and a place at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2027.