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Solomon Islands delegation concludes UXO study tour to Lao PDR

A Solomon Islands Government delegation from the National UXO Inter-Agency Legislative Review Committee has successfully concluded a five-day official study tour to Laos (Lao PDR) from 16–20 February 2026. The delegation was led by Mr.

4 Mar 2026

UXO
SIG Strengthens National Response to UXO Challenge
The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the serious and ongoing threat posed by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) during the National UXO Coordination Meeting held yesterday at the Mendana Hotel. Hon.
30 Oct 2025
UXO
RSIPF warns communities of bomb blasting at Alligator Creek
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area east of Honiara, on 11 June 2025.
10 Jun 2025
UXO
Solomon Islands reaffirms commitment to Mine Action at Geneva International gathering
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to get rid of WWII Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) that continue to threaten lives and properties. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands, Ms.
14 Apr 2025
US in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands and United States Sign Bilateral Explosive Ordnance Agreement
The Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, the United States Embassy in Honiara on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of agreement for Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) at the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services in…
5 Sept 2024
Guadalcanal Province
Man dies, another in critical condition after tampering with UXO
A man has died and another person is currently fighting for his life at the National Referral Hospital after they tampered with a World War II unexploded ordnance (UXO).
25 Dec 2021