Politics Archive September 2026
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UK to help draft laws for new Solomon Islands energy regulator
The British High Commission says the UK has agreed the next stage of its energy programme with the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, including legal work for an independent energy regulator.
Government portal says Kunkwaikwai land recording reaches three-month notice stage
A statement on the Solomon Islands Government portal says the Kunkwaikwai customary landholding group of Ward 30, Central Kwara'ae, has moved to the public notice stage of customary land recording.
US Marines hand over UXO training classroom to police at Hell's Point
The U.S. Embassy said a classroom provided by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific's Humanitarian Mine Action programme has been handed to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force at Hell's Point for demining and EOD training.
Ministry says 14,665 farmers supported under SIART project
A SIART media release on the government portal says grant agreements worth SBD38.08 million are in place with 96 producer organisations in three provinces.
Health ministry asks public to use city clinics for non-emergency care
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has advised people with coughs, fever, diarrhoea and other common conditions to go to their nearest clinic rather than the National Referral Hospital Emergency Department.
Two RSIPF officers travel to UK for police leadership programme
Two Royal Solomon Islands Police Force officers left for the United Kingdom on 25 September for a month-long International Leadership Programme run by the UK College of Policing, the British High Commission said.
North Guadalcanal Constituency gives $100,000 to two churches
The Solomon Islands Government portal said the North Guadalcanal Constituency Office provided $50,000.00 each to two Anglican churches preparing for consecration.
Government announces State Funeral for Sir Nathaniel Waena
The National Government said a State Funeral will be held on Friday 26 September 2026 at Saint Barnabas Anglican Cathedral in Honiara for former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena.
Ministry says Koehoto and Suta groups sign boundary agreement
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey said the Koehoto and Suta landholding groups signed a Common Boundary Agreement on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Shortland Islands completes $5 million 2025 CDF delivery, government says
The third and final shipment of the constituency's 2025 development fund projects, including 57 boats and 57 outboard engines, has been delivered, according to a statement on the Solomon Islands Government portal.