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Solomon Islands-Australia relations

Border Surveillance Training Strengthens Security Across Solomon Islands

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers have strengthened their ability to detect and respond to border security threats through advanced surveillance training and small boats courses delivered by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as part of Exercise Coastwatchers, the premier training…

19 Sept 2026

Policing
Australian Deputy Prime Minister opens Western border outpost facility
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and Solomon Island’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Service, the Hon Francis Sade, officially opened the Western Border Outpost today in the Shortland Islands, Solomon Islands.
17 Aug 2026
Pacific Regional Immigration Directors attend Border Management System workshop in Brisbane
Regional Directors of Immigration from Pacific Islands countries attended a three-day Border Management System (BMS) Strategic Foundations workshop in Brisbane, Australia, from February 24-26, 2026.
2 Mar 2026
Bio-Security
Biosecurity training and information session held for SICCI stakeholders
Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) recently hosted a successful Biosecurity Training & Information Session at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara.
17 Dec 2025
Immigration
Solomon Islands launches new Border Management System and Immigration Website
The Solomon Islands Government has officially launched its new Border Management System, Immigration Strategic Plan 2025-2035, and the Immigration website at a ceremony in Honiara today.
29 Oct 2025
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Sign Updated Border Agreements
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape MP, signed the amended Agreement Concerning the Administration on Special Areas (1980) and the MoU on Combined Surveillance of the Common Maritime Border.
12 Sept 2025
Government
Immigration Division Reopens Refurbished Office
By Mary Manelegua The Solomon Islands Immigration Division, under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration has reopened its refurbished office in Honiara earlier this week.
14 Aug 2025
Border officials discusses landmark digital border management system
The Solomon Islands took a significant step forward in modernizing its immigration services with the launch of a two-day national workshop introducing the country’s new Digital Border Management System (BMS). Held from 23rd to 24th July 2025, the workshop was officially opened by the Hon.
23 Jul 2025
Immigration
Solomon Islands Border Officials Discuss Landmark Digital Border Management System
Honiara, 23 July 2025 — The Solomon Islands took a significant step forward in modernizing its immigration services with the launch of a two-day national workshop introducing the country’s new Digital Border Management System (BMS).
23 Jul 2025
SI-Australia Relations
Eastern border outpost works package 1 Handover. refurbishment of the RSIPF and national disaster management office facilities
The Eastern Border Outpost’s first package of works has been completed and handed over for use by the RSIPF and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) on 10 June 2025.
19 Jun 2025
Bio-Security
Biosecurity officers intercept fresh produce at Henderson International Airport
In March, the Biosecurity Airport Operations team at Henderson International Airport intercepted fresh produce carried by passengers. While the majority of travellers declared their baggage, a small number failed to comply with biosecurity requirements.
31 Mar 2025
Immigration
Australia gifts ICT equipment to Solomon Islands immigration
Australia has formally handed over information, communications and technology (ICT) equipment to Solomon Islands Immigration Division (SIID) to support strong and secure borders.
18 Jul 2024
Foreign Affairs
Senior Solomon Islands Government Officials hold meetings with PNG Counterparts.
Senior Government Officials from Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea attended the 14th Senior Official Meeting (SOM) and 9th Joint Border Committee (JBC) meeting held recently in Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea from 29th to 30th May 2024.
13 Jun 2024
Australian Government
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
Immigration
Immigration Division now working on the establishment of Border Management System
By Eliza Kukutu The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour, and Immigration through the Immigration Division is now working on the establishment of a Border Management System (BMS) for the country. Permanent Secretary, Mr. Riley Mesepitu confirmed this to SIBC News.
13 May 2024
Immigration
Immigration warns against illegal border crossing after conviction of SI national
The Solomon Islands Immigration Division has warned against illegal border crossings following the conviction of a Solomon Islands National into the PNG side of the border at Bougainville recently.
11 Aug 2023