World’s largest coral discovered in Pacific near Solomon Islands | Climate Crisis News
Scientists have found the largest coral in the world near the remote Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean, a gigantic organism that can be seen…
Pacific Islands leaders to meet as region faces ‘polycrisis’ of threats | Politics News
The last time UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a summit with the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum, he made international news as he stood…
Sunday 7 July Independence Day in Solomon Islands
Lying to the east of Papua New Guinea, the first European to visit the islands in the archipelago was the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña in February…
Saturday 8 June Temotu Province Day in Solomon Islands
In the Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands, Temotu Province Day is a public holiday. It celebrates the moment this region attained provincial government status in…
Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister | Elections News
Former foreign minister wins support of 31 legislators in 50-member house in an election closely watched by China, US and Australia. Legislators in the Solomon…
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term | Politics News
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific island nation. The Solomon Islands’s incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has…
Solomon Islands pro-China leader Manasseh Sogavare withdraws from race to be next prime minister
Solomon Islands pro-China leader Manasseh Sogavare has withdrawn from the race to be the country’s next prime minister following the country’s national election.The controversial politician,…
‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed | Business and Economy
A United States development aid agency whose return to the Solomon Islands has been delayed for years without explanation found “overwhelming support and enthusiasm” for…
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority | Elections News
Sogavare vies with opposition parties to form governing coalition after inconclusive election. The Solomon Islands election has delivered no clear winner leaving pro-China Prime Minister…
Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China | Elections News
Australia, China, US are watching poll outcome for impact on regional security, although voters are more focused on healthcare and education. Voters in the Solomon…
Solomon Islands prepares for ‘most important election since independence’ | Elections News
The people of the Solomon Islands are set to vote for their next government on April 17, in an election that could have repercussions for…
New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show | News
Taipei, Taiwan – New Zealand lobbied France’s territories in the Pacific to respond to news of a controversial security pact between China and the Solomon…
Australia’s Response and Actions to the Solomon-China Security Pact
In 2019, the Solomon Islands cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan after 36 years and began engaging with China.. This newfound closeness led to various forms…
Solomon Islands Cacao Commodity in Strengthening Global Value Chain
The removal of territorial boundaries between countries has fostered access for countries to interconnect in the global trade. The world economic system has changed to…
In the Solomon Islands, a US agency’s struggles hint at China’s influence | Conflict
Taipei, Taiwan – In October 2019, the United States announced that the Peace Corps, the storied volunteer programme established by John F Kennedy, would return…