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AUSTRALIA VISITS TEMOTU FOR SECOND APPOINTED DAY

Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, travelled to Temotu Province to join Premier Stanley Tehiahua and the people of Temotu in celebrating the Province’s Second Appointed Day.

18 Jun 2025

Australia
AUSTRALIAN-SUPPORTED MALAITA SOUTH ROAD EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS COMPLETED
The Australian-funded emergency road repairs project to improve accessibility for the first 42km of Malaita’s South Road is now complete. Commencing in July 2024, the emergency repair works reached Mao’a Bridge at the end of November 2024, one month ahead of schedule.
17 Dec 2024
Education
EDUCATION LEADERS ATTEND ‘CHANGE LEADERSHIP’ TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA
Twenty-five education sector leaders from across Solomon Islands are attending a Change Leadership course at the University of Newcastle, Australia, supported by the Australian Government.
7 Nov 2024
Australia
Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association Gala 2024
The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association held their annual gala on 19 October 2024, celebrating the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia through tertiary study links.
22 Oct 2024
Award
Australia Awards Short Course launched
The first Australia Awards Solomon Islands Short Course Award- a Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development- has officially launched. Economic contributions, food security, and jobs creation makes fisheries a critical sector for Solomon Islands and all Pacific Island countries and…
8 Oct 2024
Sport Stories
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AND FOOTBALL AUSTRALIA STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC FOOTBALL
In great news for Solomon Islands football, the Australian Government and Football Australia are partnering to support the development of elite football throughout the Pacific in a renewed partnership.
21 Aug 2024
Malaita Province
AUSTRALIA WARMLY WELCOMED BACK TO MALAITA BY PREMIER ELIJAH ASILAUA
Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton was warmly welcomed back to Malaita today by Premier Elijah Asilaua and Members of the Malaitan Provincial Government Executive at the start of his two-day visit.
14 Aug 2024
Australian Donation
AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE DELIVERS X-RAY AND SUBSTANCE DETECTION TRAINNIG TO SOLOMON ISLANDS CUSTOMS
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered x-ray and substance identification training to Solomon Islands Customs, to help equip officers to screen and examine goods being imported and exported.
30 Jul 2024
Australia
LATEST COHORT OF INCLUSIVE INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE CELEBRATED
A new cohort of Solomon Islanders have embarked on an internship program supported by the Australian Government to develop job skills and gain work experience through placements with local businesses and organisations.
24 Jul 2024
Leadership
Celebrating women’s contribution in Solomon Islands’ Public Service
Minister for Public Service Hon. John Junior Tuhaika and Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor Lindsay Buckingham have jointly launched a Women of Influence publication series with four outstanding senior women public servants who have made significant contributions to public service and…
4 Jul 2024
Infrastructure
New Honiara Central Market Extension to Open Next Month
The new Western Extension of the Honiara’s Central Market will be completed next month, creating undercover space for 100 vendors. Local workers have been busy installing the large roof and are now finishing the concrete bench tables and other works in time for the opening.
27 Jun 2024
Australia
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to arrive in Solomon Islands today
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, will arrive in Honiara today to meet with the newly elected Solomon Islands Government. Minister Wong will meet with Prime Minister Hon Jeremiah Manele, Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka and other Solomon Islands Government Ministers, to…
5 Jun 2024
Border Security
BOOSTING SOLOMON ISLANDS’ SECURITY AND ECONOMY WITH NEW BORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, has announced Australia’s support to boost Solomon Islands’ security and economy with a new Border Management System, delivered through a Pacific trilateral partnership between Australia, Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
21 May 2024
Australia
AUSTRALIA’S DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER VISITS SOLOMON ISLANDS
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, has arrived in Honiara to meet with Solomon Islands newly formed Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). Mr Marles will meet with Prime Minister Hon.
21 May 2024
Rural Development
Australia delivers 40 community projects worth more than SBD 8.7 million
By Sharon Nanau The Australian government delivered 40 projects worth more than SBD 8.7 million under its Australian Community Partnership Grant to their recipients on Friday. These projects aimed at improving the livelihood in rural communities.
26 Mar 2024
Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC)
Australia supporting the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission with new ICT equipment
Australia is pleased to handover ICT equipment that is critical for the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) in carrying out its mandate. Australian High Commission officials today provided eight new computers and supporting equipment to the SILRC, as part of the Solomon Islands Australia…
13 Mar 2024
Government
Caretaker PM calls on Australia for a more serious dialogue on reciprocal visa waiver.
Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reemphasized Solomon Islands call to Australia for a serious and genuine dialogue on a Visa reciprocal arrangement beyond the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV).
16 Feb 2024
Budget
Australia provides AUD 4 million in budget support to SI government
Australia is pleased to provide the Solomon Islands Government with AUD 4 million (approx. SBD 21.6 million) in funding to support its 2024 Budget. Australia’s funding is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to support the Solomon Islands Government to meet its…
2 Feb 2024
Government
SIAF team work and cooperation for the XVII PG highly commendable- PM Sogavare.
Partnership between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands International Assistance Force and the Royal Papua New Guinea Police Constabulary has placed Solomon Islands at the highest record in hospitality, peace and security of the 17th Pacific Games in Honiara. Prime Minister Hon.
5 Dec 2023
Government
NEW PROVINCIAL EMERGENCY CENTRE FOR TARO, CHOISEUL PROVINCE
A project to create resilience to meet the increasing impending Climate Change challenges as well as prioritize the broad subject of climate change adaptation has commenced at the Choiseul Provincial Capital, Taro.
14 Nov 2023