Politics

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.

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Lata airport runway and new terminal handed over

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.

2 hours ago

Politics

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.

2 hours ago

Participants at the basic ear care training led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with support from the Government of Australia, the World Health Organization and The Fred Hollows Foundation Australia.

Economy

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.

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Special Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting | 30 October 2026, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Economy

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.

31 Oct 2026

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.

31 Oct 2026

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

Culture & Arts