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Australia announces SBD56 million education package for Solomon Islands

By Alfred Pagepitu Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a SBD56 million education support package for Solomon Islands, aimed at improving primary education, strengthening vocational training, and expanding access to learning.

9 Jul 2026

Education
Australia welcomes home 24 Australia Awards Scholars
The governments of Solomon Islands and Australia warmly welcomed home 24 Australia Awards scholars at a reception held at the Australian High Commissioner’s residence in Honiara in April, celebrating their academic achievements and their contribution to Solomon Islands’ future.
23 Apr 2026
Disaster
Australian support continues to Western and Choiseul Provinces
Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and personnel are continuing to work with Solomon Islands’ National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and communities to deliver humanitarian assistance in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila.
14 Apr 2026
Disaster
Australia supports disaster response to severe Tropical Cyclone Maila
Australia has responded to a request for humanitarian assistance from the Solomon Islands Government in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila. An initial AUD1.5 million (SBD8.6 million) will be provided to Solomon Islands in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts, after a…
13 Apr 2026
Infrastructure
“Believe in Yourself”: Australia brings together women in infrastructure and students
Seventy-five high school girls from Naha and East Honiara have been encouraged to work hard and dream of a career in engineering, construction or health.
18 Mar 2026
Policing
Australian Defence Force members arrive for the first exercise Coastwatchers of 2026
Twenty-two Australian Defence Force (ADF) members have arrived in Solomon Islands to begin the first activities for Exercise Coastwatchers in 2026. Exercise Coastwatchers is the premier exercise between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the ADF to build sovereign policing capacity.
12 Mar 2026
Disaster
Australia hands over drones to boost Solomon Islands’ Disaster Response
By Alfred Pagepitu Australia has handed over four drones to strengthen Solomon Islands’ Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response capabilities. Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles handed over the Parrot drones at the Aola Patrol Base in Honiara today.
18 Feb 2026
Infrastructure
Safety first for Seghe construction
Local construction workers employed on the Australian-funded Seghe Market project are learning a range of building and safety skills. Delivered by local construction company Hatanga using a 100 per cent Solomon Islander workforce, the project is helping build long‑term skills and capability in the…
20 Jan 2026
Foreign Affairs
Wale welcomes new Australian High Commissioner to SI
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has welcomed Australia’s new high commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Jeff Roach. His Excellency Roach paid a courtesy visit to Hon Wale at the Paul Tovua Complex, Parliament today.
16 Jan 2026
Foreign Affairs
Australian High Commissioner presents credentials
The new Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jeff Roach, has officially arrived in Honiara. High Commissioner Roach presented his credentials to Prime Minister, Hon Jeremiah Manele, on 14 January, and met with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Peter…
14 Jan 2026
Security
Solomon Islands officials tour Australian Defense Vessel ‘RELIANT’
A group of senior Solomon Islands officials has toured the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant during the vessel’s recent visit to Honiara. The group was led by Permanent Secretary Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) Karen Galokale and Permanent Secretary…
13 Jan 2026
AUSTRALIA COMMITS SBD572 MILLION TO STRENGHTEN DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND RESILIENCE IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Australian Government has announced a SBD572 million investment to deliver reliable, secure, and high-speed internet connectivity for the people of Solomon Islands. Senator the Hon.
21 Nov 2025
Prime Minister Visits Solomon Kings Training Grounds at Wynnum Wolves FC
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele visited Wynnum Wolves FC in Brisbane on Thursday, 20 November 2025, to see firsthand the training grounds being prepared for the Solomon Kings.
21 Nov 2025
Conservation
NEW SOLAR HUB POWERING LIVELIHOODS IN EAST ARE’ARE
More than 1,200 women, men and children in the remote community of Takataka in East ’Are’Are, Malaita Province, can now access clean, reliable solar power through the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership.
10 Nov 2025
Environment
Mbokonavera 3 community receives waste disposal stations
By Mary Manelegua The Australian High Commission Office in Honiara today handed over seven community-built waste disposal stations to the Mbokonavera 3 community in Central Honiara.
9 Oct 2025
Government
Prime Minister Manele urges RSIPF to use new vehicles effectively.
By Jimmy Nolan Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has called on the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to make effective use of the newly donated vehicles from Australia.
26 Aug 2025
Health
Kukum Clinic operational next Monday
By LACHLAN EDDIE The Kukum Area Health Centre in East Honiara will resume providing health services for communities in Honiara starting next week. This follows today’s ceremony where the Australian Government officially handed over the renovated Kukum Clinic to the Ministry of Health and Medical…
14 Aug 2025
Diplomacy
PM Manele meets Chief of Australia’s Defence Force
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele received a courtesy call this morning from the Chief of Australia’s Defence Force, Admiral David Johnstone. During the brief meeting, Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Australia’s continued support across multiple sectors, particularly in the area of security.
9 Jul 2025
Border Security
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
Local journalists on learning mission in Australia
By Lachlan Eddie In Canberra, Australia Eight Solomon Islands journalists representing various media organizations are currently in Australia for an eight-day International Media Visit from 1 to 8 June, 2025.
2 Jun 2025