tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Solomon Islands2025-04-04T07:35:01+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/paul-turner-sworn-in-as-international-commissioner-of-solomon-islands-scouts-association2025-04-04T07:35:01+01:00Paul Turner sworn in as International Commissioner of Solomon Islands Scouts AssociationPaul Turner took his Oath at Government House on Thursday 3 April 2025 before Chief Scout and Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/creative-workshop-on-environmental-pollution-underway-in-auki-malaita2025-03-27T07:58:37+00:00Creative workshop on environmental pollution underway in Auki, MalaitaThe workshop encourages creativity to deal with environmental issues like plastic waste, biodiversity, and climate change through art workshop and exhibition. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bbc-media-action-hands-over-equipment-to-dreamcast-theatre2025-03-11T05:55:34+00:00BBC Media Action hands over equipment to Dreamcast TheatreThe equipment handed over by the British High Commission will significantly enhance Dreamcast Theatre’s capacity for creative production and media expression.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-look-to-the-honiara-commonwealth-walkway-unveiled-with-medal-plinths2025-03-10T07:09:19+00:00New look to the Honiara Commonwealth Walkway unveiled with medal plinthsThe Honiara Commonwealth Walkway is a 7-kilometre route with points of interest along its path, including museums, galleries, memorials, places of Worship and monuments.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/workshop-held-to-equip-prosecutors-combat-corruption-and-money-laundering2025-03-07T05:09:32+00:00Workshop held to equip prosecutors combat corruption and money launderingA 3-day workshop on enhancing use of financial intelligence tools in equipping prosecutors for combating corruption and money laundering concluded successfully in Honiara last month.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-supports-effective-media-relations-for-parliamentary-officials2025-03-06T06:44:35+00:00UK supports effective media relations for parliamentary officialsA one-day training to equip parliamentary officials in Solomon Islands on effective media relations concluded last month.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/westminster-visit-to-the-uk-a-learning-success-for-national-mps2025-02-17T05:13:31+00:00Westminster visit to the UK a learning success for National MPsThe visit was part of Westminster Foundation for Democracy’s partnership with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands which began in 2022. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-high-commissioner-to-solomon-islands-presents-credentials2025-02-06T06:13:59+00:00New UK High Commissioner to Solomon Islands presents credentialsPaul Turner was appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru in July 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/solomon-islanders-will-need-an-eta-to-travel-to-uk-from-january2025-01-14T05:26:10+00:00Solomon Islanders will need an ETA to travel to UK from JanuaryETAs are digitally linked to a traveller’s passport and ensure that more robust security checks are carried out before people begin their journey to the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/solomon-islands-wto-trade-policy-review-uk-statement2024-12-13T10:20:16+00:00Solomon Islands' WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement4th Trade Policy Review of Solomon Islands. Delivered by the UK on 11th and 13th December 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-supports-economic-growth-and-jobs-in-partnership-with-tropic-group-builders2024-11-21T07:43:22+00:00UK supports economic growth and jobs in partnership with Tropic Group BuildersSupported by UK aid, this project aims to revolutionise the joinery and woodwork production sector in the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-mines-ministry-launch-support-for-independent-energy-regulator-in-solomon-islands2024-11-13T06:32:25+00:00UK and Mines Ministry launch support for independent energy regulator in Solomon IslandsThe energy regulator is an essential part of the government's plan to transform the energy sector in Solomon Islands.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/commonwealth-scholarships-celebrate-65-years-of-inspiring-futures2024-11-04T05:20:09+00:00Commonwealth Scholarships celebrate 65 years of inspiring futuresThemed ‘Celebrating 65 Years of Commonwealth Scholarships � Inspiring Futures, Empowering Communities�, the milestone event recognised the significant impact that Commonwealth Scholarships have had on individuals and communi�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-supports-rugby-development-in-solomon-islands-through-sos-kit-aid2024-10-24T07:37:27+01:00UK supports rugby development in Solomon Islands through SOS Kit AidRugby Solomon Islands received donation of training kits from UK charity SOS Kit Aid through partnership with the British High Commission in Solomon Islands.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-solomon-islands-environment-ministry-support-waste-management-education-initiatives2024-10-17T06:35:01+01:00UK and Solomon Islands Environment Ministry support waste management education initiativesThe UK government’s Ocean Country Partnership Programme and the Solomon Islands government through its Ministry of Environment provide education packs to schools.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/si-national-museum-goes-virtual-with-uk-and-australias-support2024-10-15T08:16:33+01:00S.I. National Museum goes virtual with UK and Australia’s supportResearchers, teachers, students, academia and those interested in knowing their cultural heritage will for the first time have access to National Museum collections online.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strengthening-marine-pollution-incident-resilience-workshop-concludes-in-honiara2024-10-14T00:00:00+01:00Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop concludes in HoniaraThe 4-day workshop on strengthening marine pollution incident resilience in the Pacific concluded on a high note in Honiara over the weekend.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/marine-pollution-incident-resilience-workshop-begins-in-honiara2024-10-08T06:01:29+01:00Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop begins in HoniaraIt brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-cocoa-buyers-complete-trade-mission-to-solomon-islands2024-10-01T10:41:11+01:00UK cocoa buyers complete trade mission to Solomon IslandsThe delegation arrived in the country on 20 September, to build partnerships, gain deeper understanding of the cocoa market and cocoa farmers across the country.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/honiara-london-fashion-week-show-blo-iumi-returns-bigger-better-in-20242024-09-23T06:02:57+01:00Honiara: London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi returns bigger, better in 2024The event celebrated 40 years of the London Fashion Show, one of the "Big Four" fashion weeks, alongside Paris, Milan, and New York.