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The Solomon Islands High Court has ruled that the National Hosting Authority (NHA) acted without lawful authority when it spent public money on the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara. The decision comes…
The Auditor-General of the Solomon Islands, David Teika Dennis, has confirmed that the audit report for the 2023 Pacific Games will be handed over to the Solomon Islands Police for investigation.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Marape is leading a trade and investment delegation to the Solomon Islands.
Pacific foreign ministers are set to discuss the Solomon Islands' proposal for a new regional security treaty. The meeting will also address broader tensions with China and new defense agreements.
The US Shiprider Agreement, recently signed by the Solomon Islands government, has faced strong criticism in parliament from Manasseh Sogavare.
The Solomon Islands government has confirmed its response to rescue two New Zealand climbers, Keane Isaksson and Luca Zylstra, who were trapped on Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal.
A landslide at an open-pit gold mine in the Solomon Islands has reportedly killed ten people. This tragic event has raised concerns about safety in the region's mining operations.
The Solomon Islands, a security partner of China, is set to sign a deal with the US Coast Guard for patrol operations. This agreement indicates a potential shift in regional security dynamics.
Australia has pledged to strengthen its ties with the Solomon Islands, driven by concerns over China's growing influence in the Pacific, highlighted by China's recent test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine.
The newly elected leader of the Solomon Islands is reportedly reviewing the country's security pact with China while also seeking a new security treaty with Australia.
The Solomon Islands has named a critic of China to its government and implemented a ban on the dolphin trade, amidst competition for influence between China and U.S.-ally Australia.
Opposition leader Matthew Wale has been elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.
An illegal street card game called 'Pass' has become increasingly popular in Honiara, Solomon Islands, offering players a chance for large payouts but also risking significant losses.
A cyclone threat developing near the Solomon Islands is currently assessed as unlikely to impact Fiji, according to local reports.
The Pacific Games Council is consulting lawyers after a Solomon Islands High Court decision found that the 2023 Games hosting authority violated public finance regulations.
Outgoing Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale emphasized the need for Forum members to remain united and speak with one voice as the 'Blue Pacific Continent' faces growing geopolitical challenges.
Tributes have been flowing in for George Atkin, a renowned Solomon Islands journalist, following his death.
Two young New Zealanders who were trapped on a mountain in the Solomon Islands maintained hope throughout their ordeal and have since been rescued.
Brazil has downgraded diplomatic relations with Argentina and recalled its ambassador after Argentine President Javier Milei made insulting remarks about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This move escalates a diplomatic crisis between the two South American nations.
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands announced that the United States will finance a key port project, following previous interest from China.
Recent official trips by Solomon Islands' leaders to both China and the US offer no clear indication of the nation's preferred alignment between the two global powers.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Solomon Islands counterpart, pledging deeper ties and unconditional support for Honiara while rejecting 'third-party interference,' following a Chinese missile test that sparked unease among Pacific islands.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finalized two significant Pacific agreements, including a treaty with Fiji, and is now set to meet with leaders from the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, and India during a week of regional engagements.
The newly elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale, is scheduled to make Australia his first official international visit. Wale was elected in May following a no-confidence vote against his predecessor.
The new government of the Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on dolphin exports, reversing a decision made by the previous administration just before its collapse.
Japan has experienced its largest anti-war protests in decades, with citizens demonstrating against the Prime Minister's push for a stronger national defense policy.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has brought destructive 115mph winds to the Solomon Islands, with the storm expected to continue moving south-westwards.
A court hearing revealed that methamphetamines trafficked from Fiji were intercepted in the Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands politician Luke Gosling faces charges for violating bail conditions after allegedly assaulting Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly, sparking legal proceedings in Australia.
A new climate adaptation initiative has been launched in the Solomon Islands, aiming to improve freshwater security for communities across Guadalcanal, Makira, and Central Islands provinces.
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands has announced a review of the country's security agreement with China, urging an end to secrecy surrounding treaties with other nations.
Two New Zealand climbers, Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra-Law, were successfully rescued from a ravine on Mount Popomanaseu in the Solomon Islands after being trapped for eight days.
US plans to fund a port in the Solomon Islands are seen as a potential reset of Washington's 'anaemic' ties in the Pacific region, which has been a point of geopolitical competition.
A landslide at a gold mine in the Solomon Islands has resulted in at least one fatality, with officials confirming the recovery of a man's body from the site.
The leaders of Japan and the Solomon Islands met and agreed to strengthen their bilateral ties, discussing regional affairs with China's growing military and economic influence seemingly in mind.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Solomon Islands, a diplomatic move occurring concurrently with China's launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the Pacific region.
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands has announced plans to review the secretive security pact signed with China in 2022. This decision marks a potential setback for China's influence in the Pacific region.
Chinese medical teams in the Solomon Islands are transforming health aid into sustainable capacity building, bringing essential medical treatment closer to patients in remote communities.
Matthew Wale, a former critic of China, has been elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands. He was chosen to lead the Oceania island archipelago.
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands was ousted from power following a no-confidence vote. The leader had reportedly sought to balance relations between China and Western nations.
Residents in the Solomon Islands are living in fear of unexploded World War II bombs, which cause health issues like rashes and dizziness, believed to be from contaminated local food sources.