Economy

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.

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British High Commissioner Paul Turner and Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Dr Luke Forau shake hands to launch circulation of the 50 cent coin. Source: British High Commission Honiara

Transparency International asks Pacific governments to press for COP31 integrity rules

Ahead of the pre-COP in Fiji from 5 to 8 October, Transparency International said Pacific governments should push for independent ethics oversight, conflict-of-interest rules and disclosure of fossil fuel ties at COP31.

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PC Bethy Panai Nai receives the High Achieving Student award for the inaugural Administration Course from Acting Commissioner RSIPF James Aitorea and Australian Defence Advisor Captain Emma Griffiths.

Economy

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.

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Festus Irumai, Secretary of the Ikoru Raku Farmers Association, Kiu Village, West Are'are, at the piggery shelter.

Business

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.

30 Sep 2026

British High Commissioner Paul Turner with Permanent Secretary Chris Vehe, William Kadi and Director Gabriel Aimaea.

Politics

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.

30 Sep 2026

A farmer from the Ngalifasi Farmers Association, an ABPO in north Malaita supported by SIART.

Economy

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.

29 Sep 2026

Economy

Ministry says Naha health centre goes 24/7 from 6 October

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre will run around the clock from 6 October.

29 Sep 2026

Economy

Health ministry reviews reporting forms to cut workload for health workers

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has begun a national review of health indicators and reporting forms to reduce clutter and make routine data easier to use, the World Health Organization said.

29 Sep 2026 Economy

Health ministry marks World Heart Day with call to act on rheumatic heart disease

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and its partners marked World Heart Day in Honiara on 29 September, where an ultrasound machine for echocardiography was handed over by the Australian Government through DFAT.

29 Sep 2026

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