Economy

First baby born at new Naha Birthing Centre since official opening

Helma Sikekolo delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 3.2 kilograms at 12:40am on 8 October at the new Naha Birthing Centre, the first birth there since the centre officially opened.

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Family with their new born baby at the Naha Birthing Centre. Source: Ministry of Health and Medical Services / Australian High Commission

Record 50 Solomon Islanders Finish Training Before Australia Awards Study

A record 50 Solomon Islanders have completed pre-departure training before starting Australia Awards scholarships in Australia in 2027, the Australian High Commission said. Women make up two-thirds of the cohort.

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Politics

Sogavare Conveys Opposition Condolences on Passing of MP David Gina

Leader of the Official Opposition Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has extended condolences on behalf of the Opposition Group in Parliament on the passing of Hon David Gina, MP for South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepari.

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Officials at the solar LED light installation project in Gizo, Western Province.

Regional

Australia Hands Over 19 Community Projects in Gizo and Noro

Australia has handed over 19 community infrastructure projects in Gizo and Noro under phase two of the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project, which is jointly financed with the World Bank.

Yesterday

Regional

EIB says 2025 financing will improve water supplies for eight million in Asia-Pacific

The European Investment Bank said projects it financed in 2025 are expected to improve water supplies for nearly eight million people in Asia and the Pacific, including climate-resilient transport infrastructure in Kiribati.

Yesterday

MRD Permanent Secretary John Misite'e (centre) shakes hands with Hon. Jeremiah Manele and KCDA Chairman Dudley Longamei as he officially hands over the facility, in the presence of farmers, chiefs, community leaders and school students at Kaevanga, Isabel Province.

Economy

Copra Buying Centre Handed Over to Kaevanga Association in Isabel

A copra and cocoa storage and buying centre funded under the China-backed Rural Sustainable Development Programme was handed over to the Kaevanga Community Development Association in Isabel Province on 7 October 2026.

15 Oct 2026

British High Commissioner Paul Turner with Chevening scholars and alumni.

Economy

Six Chevening scholars return home with UK master's degrees

Six Solomon Islands Chevening Scholars have returned after completing one-year master's degrees at UK universities, the British High Commission in Honiara said on 15 October.

15 Oct 2026

Politics

Pirione sworn in as Ombudsman at Government House

The Government Communication Unit said Mr Dick Stanley Pirione took his Oaths of Office and Allegiance before Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu on 14 October.

15 Oct 2026 Regional

Independence must be visible decision by decision, Tonga anti-corruption director writes

Anti-corruption agencies in small island states should be judged on whether they can show that personal connections were disclosed and did not decide outcomes, Tonga's Mele Fakatouato Mangisi wrote on the Devpolicy Blog.

14 Oct 2026

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