Sports

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.

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Action at the OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup 2026 in Pirae, Tahiti, with a player in red attempting an overhead kick against Solomon Islands. Source: OFC Media via Phototek

FFA members to seek first joint bigeye tuna measure at Port Vila talks

The 17 members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency have submitted a proposed bigeye tuna management procedure covering both purse seine and longline fisheries to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.

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Ms Fiona Indu at the 19th Joint Committee meeting at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN, New York.

Economy

Italy approves SBD 16.4 million for two Solomon Islands projects

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade said the funding covers a wharf upgrade and a renewable energy and agrifood project.

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Economy

Statistics office reports 27.7 per cent rise in international arrivals

The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office said 15,358 international arrivals were recorded in the second quarter of 2026, up 27.7 per cent on the previous quarter.

30 Oct 2026

Regional

Four USP researchers named in World's Top 2% Scientists list

The University of the South Pacific said on 30 October that four of its academics have been named in the World's Top 2% Scientists list, for work in renewable energy, business management, tourism and artificial intelligence.

30 Oct 2026

Economy

RSIPF drone unit returns from Palau and Tuvalu deployments

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says officers from its Drone Support Unit have brought back operational experience after supporting security operations in Palau and Tuvalu.

30 Oct 2026

Simon Baete taking his oath before Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu at Government House

Politics

Simon Baete sworn in as agriculture ministry permanent secretary

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said Mr Baete took his oath before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu at Government House on 29 October.

29 Oct 2026

Economy

Rennell and Bellona signs education agency agreement with ministry

Premier Hon Erick T. Saueha said the agreements with the education ministry must mean better support for teachers and fairer access to schooling in remote parts of the province.

29 Oct 2026 Economy

Australia Trains 33 Contractors and Officers in Project Management

Australia has delivered project management and construction delivery training to 33 local contractors and Ministry of Infrastructure Development officers, the Australian High Commission said on 29 October 2026.

29 Oct 2026

Culture & Arts