tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-18T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-navy-ship-hms-tamar-visits-historic-tulagi 2026-05-18T00:00:00+01:00

The British Royal Navy ship, HMS Tamar, anchored in Tulagi on Friday morning as the first stop in a week-long visit to Solomon Islands.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/solomon-islands-journalists-enhance-skills-in-fact-checking-and-verification-training 2026-05-13T06:26:30+01:00

Journalists in Honiara completed a four-day fact-checking and verification training to strengthen integrity, accuracy, and resilience in reporting.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/52nd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-solomon-islands 2026-05-12T13:30:24+01:00

UK Statement at Solomon Islands' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-alumni-of-solomon-islands-charts-new-course-with-new-executive-committee 2026-05-11T14:21:32+01:00

The Chevening Alumni of Solomon Islands (CASI) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 30 April 2026, at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Honiara.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-provides-cyclone-support-to-solomon-islands 2026-05-08T07:51:41+01:00

The UK Government stands with the people of Solomon Islands following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-support-to-pacific-communities-on-climate-crisis 2026-04-28T05:44:36+01:00

New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-alumni-solomon-islands-hosts-symposium-on-the-sustainable-development-goals 2026-04-16T14:06:00+01:00

The inaugural symposium brought together leaders to reflect on national progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-the-solomon-islands-sign-mou-on-forest-governance 2026-04-02T06:10:30+01:00

The Solomon Islands government and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising their partnership on forest governance under the UK-funded FGMC programme.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boosts-rsipf-capacity-through-leadership-training-and-strategic-partnership 2026-03-30T07:10:32+01:00

High Commissioner Paul Turner attended the final day of a leadership training course run by the UK College of Policing for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/coastal-communities-in-solomon-islands-get-training-to-tackle-marine-pollution 2026-03-24T04:55:00+00:00

A new community-led effort supported by the UK government has equipped six Solomon Islands coastal communities to better guard their livelihoods and food security from marine pollution.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bbc-media-action-concludes-digital-media-literacy-workshop-in-isabel-province 2026-03-13T11:45:40+00:00

Deputy Premier Tony Vahia opened the two-day workshop, which centred on the theme “Strengthening community voices and understanding misinformation and disinformation".

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commissioner-urges-unity-and-co-operation-in-commonwealth-day-address 2026-03-13T11:44:30+00:00

On 9 March, British High Commissioner Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during their Commonwealth Day celebrations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-highlights-need-for-independent-energy-regulator-in-solomon-islands 2026-02-24T10:55:32+00:00

British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru Paul Turner highlighted the need for a new independent energy regulator in Solomon Islands at a National Stakeholder Workshop on energy reform.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/high-commissioner-calls-for-greater-diversity-of-voices-in-solomon-islands-politics 2026-01-30T12:57:00+00:00

A greater diversity of voices is needed in Solomon Islands' politics, said British High Commissioner Paul Turner, in his keynote address at an event organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-support-solomon-islands-government-to-progress-eiti-commitment 2025-11-25T12:22:36+00:00

The UK government through the British High Commission in Honiara has signed a technical agreement with the Solomon Islands government to commence work on EITI re-entry.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bhc-honiara-announce-new-projects-ahead-of-cop-summit 2025-11-11T05:02:01+00:00

In the lead up to the COP30 Summit in Brazil next week, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner, held a series of meetings with Permanent Secretaries and senior officials in the Min…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-solomon-islands-police-force-officers-complete-leadership-course-in-the-uk 2025-10-29T05:27:37+00:00

Two senior officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have successfully completed a five-week International Leadership Programme at the UK College of Policing this month.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/his-excellency-paul-turner-welcomes-home-chevening-alumni 2025-10-17T13:31:39+01:00

7 brilliant Solomon Islanders who were awarded the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship in 2024-25 have returned to the Solomons after completing their masters’ degrees.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/six-solomon-islanders-awarded-prestigious-chevening-scholarships 2025-09-05T08:03:32+01:00

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-scholarship-stream-launched-for-small-island-developing-states 2025-09-04T07:14:46+01:00

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has launched a master’s scholarship stream to boost resilience and prosperity among Commonwealth small islands.