Solomon Islands: Latest news in Solomon Islands, October 7th, 2026
07-10-2026
Key news and developments reported in the Solomon Islands around October 7, 2026:
Disaster Recovery Funding: The National Disaster Council announced an allocation of SB$75 million to rebuild approximately 1,300 homes destroyed across Western and Choiseul Provinces following Tropical Cyclone Maila.
www.solomontimes.comFisheries Regulations: The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources officially scheduled the seasonal closure of the national bêche-de-mer (sea cucumber) fishery, taking effect on October 31, 2026.
Solomon TimesCurrency Update: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, in conjunction with the British High Commission, released the new legal-tender 50-cent coin into public circulation featuring the effigy of King Charles III.
Solomon TimesAviation Infrastructure: The Ministry of Communication and Aviation formally opened and handed over the new Communication and Aviation Complex at Honiara International Airport.
www.solomontimes.comLaw Enforcement Training: The second iteration of Exercise Coastwatchers for 2026 concluded, with 173 officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) completing specialized training across nine categories in partnership with Australia.
Solomon TimesClimate Diplomacy: Solomon Islands representatives and Pacific regional bodies engaged in preliminary talks ahead of COP31, emphasizing climate finance oversight, ethical guidelines, and regional health solutions.
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