Category: SI-Australia Relations

The Australian and New Zealand Governments handover new classrooms to Lambi Community High School
Education

The Australian and New Zealand Governments handover new classrooms to Lambi Community High School

Sharon Nanau- September 30, 2024

Taking a step toward enhancing education infrastructure in Solomon Islands, Lambi Community High School celebrated the official handover of its newly constructed double-story classroom building. ... Read More

Australia to provide record breaking scholarships to Solomon Islands
Education

Australia to provide record breaking scholarships to Solomon Islands

Fredrick Kusu- September 20, 2024

As Solomon Islands’ nambawan education partner, Australia will provide a record-breaking 100 new Australia Awards to Solomon Islands over the next 12 months. Australia’s Minister ... Read More

Solomon Islands and Australia open new Biomolecular Laboratory in Lata
Health

Solomon Islands and Australia open new Biomolecular Laboratory in Lata

Sharon Nanau- September 10, 2024

The Minister for Health and Medical Services, the Hon Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, HE Rod Hilton today launched ... Read More

Operation Render Safe 2024 – Set to Commence Next Week
SI-Australia Relations

Operation Render Safe 2024 – Set to Commence Next Week

Sharon Nanau- August 27, 2024

Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024. Over ... Read More

Honiara central market extension opens
Market-Economic participation

Honiara central market extension opens

Fredrick Kusu- July 10, 2024

The eagerly awaited Honiara Central Market extension opened today with a large undercover space and stalls for 100 vendors. The 10 million Solomon Islands dollar ... Read More

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to arrive in Solomon Islands today
Australia

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to arrive in Solomon Islands today

Fredrick Kusu- June 4, 2024

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 ... Read More

PM Manele recommends review of Aus-SI development framework
Government

PM Manele recommends review of Aus-SI development framework

Eliza Kukutu- May 24, 2024

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has recommended an urgent review of the 29 years old Australia-Solomon Islands Development Cooperation Framework, which is now outdated and struggles ... Read More