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Solomon Islands names China critic to government and bans dolphin trade

China and U.S.-ally Australia are the largest donors and security partners to the Solomon Islands, with both competing for influence there.

Solomon Islands Surges Into New Cruise Era

The Solomon Islands is embarking on a transformative journey as its cruise tourism sector enters a vibrant new growth phase for the 2026–2027 season. This expansion is characterize...

Solomon Islands to get new leader after PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Jeremiah Manele toppled after months of political upheaval in the nation seen as one of China’s closest partners in the Pacific Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele lost...

Solomon Islands’ Manele loses no-confidence vote

Solomon Island lawmakers pick China-cautious Matthew Wale as new PM

Development of Health Care in Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands is a remote archipelago with a large population of more than 800,000 people. The vast majority of people in the Solomon Islands live in rural areas, which could...

Solomon Islands parliament elects China critic as PM

Solomon Islands plans first large-scale solar project

The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority and Asian Development Bank have signed an agreement aimed at developing the country’s first large-scale solar project.

Solomon Islands PM ousted in parliamentary no-confidence vote

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was removed from office on Thursday after the National Parliament passed a motion of no-confidence by a narrow margin of 26 votes to...

Solomon Islands residents live in fear of WWII bomb explosions

After playing in a forested area in the Solomon Islands, Billy’s children often break out in rashes or itchy boils at home. A few years ago, the family became dizzy, suffered heada...

China critic Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands prime minister

Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 and as PM is expected to strengthen ties with traditional allies Australia and the United StatesSolomon Islands parliament on Friday...

South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy

More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific.Read the full story, “South Pacific islanders str...

South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy

More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific.

Two China critics join Solomon Islands’ new Cabinet

Solomon Airlines doubles weekly Brisbane-Santo flights

Commencing earlier this month, the Saturday flights complement an existing Tuesday service, which replaced a now-defunct Air Vanuatu route in 2024. The Saturday service will switch...

Storm, displacement and hidden wartime explosives deepen emergency in Solomon Islands

More than 150,000 people have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila, the latest storm in the Pacific area, which continues to drive what the UN relief coordination office OCHA ha...

Solomon Airlines strengthens Asia connectivity with new Port Moresby service

Solomon Airlines announced it is adding a new weekly service between Honiara International Airport (HIR) and Jacksons International… The post Solomon Airlines strengthens Asia conn...

ソロモン諸島の新首相に野党ワレ氏　中国との安保協定を過去に批判

ソロモン諸島の新首相に野党ワレ氏　中国との安保協定を過去に批判

南太平洋ソロモン諸島の親中派首相、不信任で退陣　新政権の外交注目

Solomon Airlines to pause DHC-8-100 ops for maintenance

Solomons - Solomon Airlines (IE, Honiara) will deploy its A320-200 on domestic flights between Honiara and Munda beginning April 13, 2026, to cover for the sole DHC-8-100, H4-SOL...