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Rural Development

SOLOMON ISLANDS – AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROJECTS DELIVER CLEAN WATER, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY, AND QUALITY EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO EAST KWAIO

Communities across East Kwaio in Malaita Province are benefiting from four life-changing projects funded through the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program, improving access to clean water, reliable electricity, and quality education infrastructure.

12 Aug 2026

Health
Australia and Solomon Islands expand HIV testing, treatment and prevention
More Solomon Islanders will have access to HIV prevention, testing and treatment services under expanded support for the national response to HIV and communicable diseases.
6 Aug 2026
Development
Market Vendors Welcome New Buala Market Facility
By Eliza Kukutu Market vendors in and around Buala, Isabel Province, now have access to a more comfortable and accessible market space following the handover of the newly constructed Buala Market Building.
3 Jun 2026
Environment
CLIMATE PROTECTION FOR MALU’U MARKET RECEIVES GLOBAL ATTENTION
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita, have gained global attention for an innovative, Australia‑supported project to protect coastline infrastructure through mangrove and coastal tree rehabilitation.
4 Mar 2026
NEW APPLICATION ROUND OPEN FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS – AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program has opened its first grant round for 2026. Through the program, the Australian High Commission is welcoming applications for community-led projects to improve the lives of Solomon Islands people and communities.
26 Jan 2026
AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION VISITS SOLOMON ISLANDS
A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening interparliamentary relations between the two countries.
22 Dec 2025
Police
Solomon Islands and Australia Progress Work on Flagship Police Academy Project
Senior officials from the Solomon Islands and Australian Governments met in Honiara on Thursday 18 December to progress implementation of the new flagship Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Academy.
19 Dec 2025
Political Parties
POLITICAL PARTIES CIVIC MANUAL TO SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Solomon Islands Political Parties Civic Manual, launched on 14 November 2025, is a practical tool for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties to promote informed citizen participation, transparency and accountability in Solomon Islands.
9 Dec 2025
Agriculture
AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS COCOA SECTOR WITH LAUNCH OF LF & SONS’ NEW STORAGE FACILITY
LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita.
13 Oct 2025
Education
Travel course Cleared for take-off
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is preparing to roll out new training in travel management and hotel and restaurant reservations. Under the Solomon Islands – Australia partnership, this initiative has been developed to respond to a shortage of skilled personnel in the country’s…
2 Oct 2025
SOLOMON ISLANDS DELEGATION HEADS TO SIGN LANGUAGE CONFERENCE IN FIJI WITH AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT
3 SEPTEMBER 2025 Nine Solomon Islanders, including seven interpreters from the Solomon Islands Sign Language Interpreters Association (SISLIA), and two from the Solomon Islands Deaf Association (SIDA), will attend the largest Oceania Sign Language Interpreters Conference and Graduation Ceremony,…
3 Sept 2025
Health
LOCAL WORKERS CELEBRATE NAHA HEALTH CENTRE MILESTONE
Nearly 200 Solomon Islands workers have been thanked for their work on the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre at a ceremony marking the completion of all major structural works and roofing.
19 Aug 2025
Correctional Services
CSSI EDUCATION PROGRAM GETS SITESA APPROVAL
BY TAROMANE MARTIN The Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) officially received their recognition certificate from the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA).
8 Aug 2025
Police
Solomon Islands Police Band shines at AFP-supported Pacific Police Tattoo in Papua New Guinea
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Band proudly represented the nation at the inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo held on Tuesday in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, joining more than 100 police officers from across the Pacific in a vibrant celebration of culture, music and regional policing…
28 Jul 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade
48 workers to leave for Australia under PALM scheme
By Lachlan Eddie Following a Pre-Departure Briefing (PDB) yesterday, 48 local workers will soon leave for Australia to work on various farms under the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme.
10 Jul 2025
Media
Local journalists return home
By Lachlan Eddie Local journalists have returned to Solomon Islands on Sunday after eight days (1-8 June 2025) of fruitful learning experiences in Australia.
10 Jun 2025
Health
Working together for a healthier Solomon Islands
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, was joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Popora Bosawai, to announce Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national health priorities through more than 20 new and…
19 Sept 2024