RSIPF Receives Upgraded International Affairs Dept, Forensics equipment from AFP

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially received upgraded facilities for its International Affairs Department (IAD) and Forensics analysis equipment from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).  The handover ceremony held in December 2025 included a formal signing by former RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale. The facility upgrades form…

First round of grant support from Australia now available 

Applications are now accepted for project support under the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program. The Australian High Commission announced this on Monday – 26th January as it opened its first grant round for 2026. The office is welcoming applications for community-led projects to improve the lives of Solomon Islands people and communities. The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships support small-scale community projects…

PS Toiraena In Japan For Development Talks

The Provincial Secretary of Western Province is in Tokyo, Japan to engage with major donor partners on key development initiatives. Patrick Toiraena departed the country on Sunday for the three-day regional workshop under the LEADS (Lead. Adapt. Scale.) Program, a joint initiative involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World…