https://www.solomontimes.com Solomon Islands Related News en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:49:20 GMT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:49:20 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Solomon Times Online https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.solomon-times.com/images/rss_logo.jpg https://www.solomontimes.com 144 60 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/nz-documentary-crew-and-australian-travel-writer-visit-solomon-islands/13396 Tourism Solomons said a three-man Wildfilm New Zealand crew filming a documentary on John F. Kennedy's wartime service and Australian travel writer Dan Slater are in the country under its media visitation programme. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:32:32 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/nz-documentary-crew-and-australian-travel-writer-visit-solomon-islands/13396 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/spc-and-island-conservation-sign-restoration-agreement-at-cop31/13395 The Pacific Community and Island Conservation have signed a memorandum of understanding at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to explore joint work on island and ocean restoration, biodiversity and climate resilience. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:02:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/spc-and-island-conservation-sign-restoration-agreement-at-cop31/13395 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/koica-hands-over-boats-ambulances-and-vehicles-for-maternal-health/13392 The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the transport was handed over under the Maternal and Newborn Health Project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:55:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/koica-hands-over-boats-ambulances-and-vehicles-for-maternal-health/13392 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ministry-launches-national-digital-transformation-policy-in-honiara/13393 The Ministry of Communication and Aviation said the policy, developed with the International Telecommunication Union and endorsed by Cabinet, sets out a framework for the country's shift to a digital economy. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:37:47 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ministry-launches-national-digital-transformation-policy-in-honiara/13393 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/uk-officials-advise-solomon-islands-on-carrying-out-national-security-strategy/13389 A team from the UK Office of the Prime Minister met officials of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services in Honiara to advise on implementing the National Security Strategy, the British High Commission said. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:01:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/uk-officials-advise-solomon-islands-on-carrying-out-national-security-strategy/13389 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sogavare-says-hells-point-settlement-commits-state-to-sbd6468-million/13391 Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare said the government's withdrawal of its appeals in the Lever Solomons land cases ties the state to paying SBD$64.68 million for Hells Point and sets the test for all future compulsory land acquisitions. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:44:27 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sogavare-says-hells-point-settlement-commits-state-to-sbd6468-million/13391 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/australia-gives-further-sbd100-million-in-budget-support-to-solomon-islands/13390 The Australian High Commission said on 9 November 2026 that Australia has provided a further SBD$100 million in budget support to Solomon Islands, following a contribution of the same amount in June. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:43:49 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/australia-gives-further-sbd100-million-in-budget-support-to-solomon-islands/13390 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/noro-water-supply-upgrade-commissioned-in-western-province/13388 Solomon Water will run the upgraded Noro system, with the project delivered under a programme backed by the Asian Development Bank and other partners. Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:33:49 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/noro-water-supply-upgrade-commissioned-in-western-province/13388 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/wellington-group-discusses-premium-cocoa-partnership-with-high-commissioner/13387 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade said representatives of the Wellington-based Grow Asia Pacific group met Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand His Excellency Ishmael M Avui on 8 November to discuss rural cocoa development. Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:33:11 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/wellington-group-discusses-premium-cocoa-partnership-with-high-commissioner/13387 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ministry-hands-over-chinafunded-boats-and-engines-to-east-makira/13386 The Ministry of Rural Development handed over a $1.5 million maritime transport project of 11 boats and 25 outboard motors to East Makira Constituency at Namuga Station on 26 October 2026. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:15:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ministry-hands-over-chinafunded-boats-and-engines-to-east-makira/13386 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/pacific-ministers-adopt-port-vila-declaration-on-agrifood-systems/13385 Ministers from Pacific Small Island Developing States adopted the Port Vila Declaration and launched an Agrifood Investment Platform at the close of the 2026 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum on 6 November. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:52:49 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/pacific-ministers-adopt-port-vila-declaration-on-agrifood-systems/13385 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/australia-funds-five-civil-society-groups-under-strengthening-programme/13384 The Australian High Commission said on 6 November 2026 that new grants under the Civil Society Strengthening Program will go to five Solomon Islands organisations working with youth, women, people with disabilities and families. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:51:36 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/australia-funds-five-civil-society-groups-under-strengthening-programme/13384 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ndc-chairman-responds-to-transparency-concerns-over-sbd75-million-cyclone-fund/13383 The chairman of the National Disaster Council, Mr David Hiba Hiriasia, said materials for the first 20 houses in Gizo are in hand, although no money has yet been drawn from the new Special Fund. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:28:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ndc-chairman-responds-to-transparency-concerns-over-sbd75-million-cyclone-fund/13383 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/police-charge-suspended-ird-team-leader-in-taskforce-janus-case/13381 Police say the suspended Inland Revenue Division team leader was arrested and charged over the alleged unauthorised disclosure of protected taxpayer information. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:10:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/police-charge-suspended-ird-team-leader-in-taskforce-janus-case/13381 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ministry-hands-over-11-boats-and-25-engines-to-east-makira/13382 The Ministry of Rural Development said it handed over a $1.5 million maritime transport project, funded by the People's Republic of China, to East Makira Constituency at Namuga Station on 26 October 2026. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:20:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/ministry-hands-over-11-boats-and-25-engines-to-east-makira/13382 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/solomon-islands-wins-scuba-diving-magazine-readers-choice-award-in-new-orleans/13380 Tourism Solomons said the country received a Scuba Diving Magazine 2027 Readers Choice Award at the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association show in New Orleans on 4 November. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:57:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/solomon-islands-wins-scuba-diving-magazine-readers-choice-award-in-new-orleans/13380 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/usp-scholars-present-ocean-and-forest-research-at-precop31-in-nadi/13379 The University of the South Pacific said five Pacific PhD scholars under the Norway-Pacific Ocean-Climate Scholarship Programme presented research on coastal water quality, forest genetics and displacement at the pre-COP31 event in Nadi, Fiji. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:08:36 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/usp-scholars-present-ocean-and-forest-research-at-precop31-in-nadi/13379 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/solomon-airlines-cuts-international-fares-by-20-per-cent-until-2-december/13378 Solomon Airlines has announced a spring sale with 20 per cent off its lowest year-round business and economy fares on 12 international routes, bookable until 2 December 2026 for travel through to September 2027. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:50 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/solomon-airlines-cuts-international-fares-by-20-per-cent-until-2-december/13378 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/auki-road-project-passes-technical-acceptance-inspection/13377 The Malaita Provincial Government says the Technical Acceptance Inspection of the China-Aid Auki Road Project has been completed, with a handover ceremony set for 17 November 2026. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:32:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/auki-road-project-passes-technical-acceptance-inspection/13377 https://www.solomontimes.com/news/thompson-mae-appointed-registrar-of-high-court-and-court-of-appeal/13376 Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer said the Judicial and Legal Service Commission approved the appointment of Mr Thompson Mae. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:17:00 GMT https://www.solomontimes.com/news/thompson-mae-appointed-registrar-of-high-court-and-court-of-appeal/13376