Oceania Solomon Islands The first Pacific Games village to be used for this year's edition has been formally handed over by Australia to the Solomon Islands, which will host the Pacific Games for the first time
Oceania Solomon Islands The Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands has officially certified the Drone Support Unit as an authorized Unmanned Aircraft Operator under Part 102 of the Civil Aviation Act 2008; the certification marks a key step in modern policing capability
Oceania Solomon Islands According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index CPI released by Transparency International, the Solomon Islands has been ranked 43rd most corrupt country in the world
Oceania Solomon Islands A new toilet facility was handed over to Honiara Senior High School, an important achievement in improving sanitation and hygiene in schools across Honiara; the project was funded by New Zealand through UNICEF and S.I. Ministry of Education
Oceania Solomon Islands Police motorcades, personal protection for VIPs and police with rifles in military uniform: Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara looked very un-Pacific with high level of security around leaders and limited police presence on the streets