Solomon Islands

Country Solomon Islands
Capital Honiara
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Solomon Islands dollar(SBD)
Languages English

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Introduction

The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.

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Solomon Islands - Wikipedia
Solomon Islands - CIA World Fact Book
Solomon Islands - BBC
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Pacific island nations launch plan for world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve - MongabayPacific island nations launch plan for world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve  Mongabay

World's largest coral found near Solomon Islands: Scientists - The HinduWorld's largest coral found near Solomon Islands: Scientists  The Hindu

Intelsat providing satellite connectivity in Solomon Islands - telecomtv.comIntelsat providing satellite connectivity in Solomon Islands  telecomtv.com

Solomon Islands: Rising Seas Force Relocation - Human Rights WatchSolomon Islands: Rising Seas Force Relocation  Human Rights Watch

Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands Cai Weiming Publishes an Article "Building a Shared Future with Pacific Island Countries: A Stronger China-Solomon Islands Partnership in the New Era"_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands Cai Weiming Publishes an Article "Building a Shared Future with Pacific Island Countries: A Stronger China-Solomon Islands Partnership in the New Era"_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting - SDG Knowledge Hub54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting  SDG Knowledge Hub

Solomon Islands launch organisation to protect musicians’ intellectual property - UNESCOSolomon Islands launch organisation to protect musicians’ intellectual property  UNESCO

Shipments of nickel ore from the Solomon Islands - gard.noShipments of nickel ore from the Solomon Islands  gard.no

Liquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands - SkuldLiquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands  Skuld

Using the One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Solomon Islands - World Health Organization (WHO)Using the One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Solomon Islands  World Health Organization (WHO)

Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size an - Times of IndiaScientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size an  Times of India

Solomon Islands Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteSolomon Islands Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

China’s BRI and Solomon Islands: Pacific Perspective - Modern DiplomacyChina’s BRI and Solomon Islands: Pacific Perspective  Modern Diplomacy

How to spend the ultimate week in the Solomon Islands - Lonely PlanetHow to spend the ultimate week in the Solomon Islands  Lonely Planet

ADB Boosts Support for Solomon Islands to Develop Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation - Asian Development BankADB Boosts Support for Solomon Islands to Develop Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation  Asian Development Bank

Solomon Islands hosts knowledge-building workshop on women, peace and security - UN Women Asia and the PacificSolomon Islands hosts knowledge-building workshop on women, peace and security  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Melanesian leaders announce new Pacific Ocean reserve at UN Ocean Conference - SeafoodSourceMelanesian leaders announce new Pacific Ocean reserve at UN Ocean Conference  SeafoodSource

New Discovery: Largest Coral in the World Found in the Solomon Islands - National Geographic Society NewsroomNew Discovery: Largest Coral in the World Found in the Solomon Islands  National Geographic Society Newsroom

Australia deepens engagement in Solomon Islands amid geopolitical tensions - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMAustralia deepens engagement in Solomon Islands amid geopolitical tensions  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

Hope at every step: Diabetes and diabetic foot care in Solomon Islands - World Health Organization (WHO)Hope at every step: Diabetes and diabetic foot care in Solomon Islands  World Health Organization (WHO)

How Solomon Islands’ Donor-Funded Water Plant Became a Costly Failure - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPHow Solomon Islands’ Donor-Funded Water Plant Became a Costly Failure  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Solomon Islands moves to improve Legal Acquisition Findings for international wildlife trade - CITESSolomon Islands moves to improve Legal Acquisition Findings for international wildlife trade  CITES

Solomon Islands - General DebateSolomon Islands  General Debate

Bursting the Solomon Islands stability bubble - Lowy InstituteBursting the Solomon Islands stability bubble  Lowy Institute

Solomon Islands PM Avoids No Confidence Vote, But Is Potentially Weakened - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSolomon Islands PM Avoids No Confidence Vote, But Is Potentially Weakened  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Solomon Islands enhances national emergency workforce capabilities with a multisectoral approach - World Health Organization (WHO)Solomon Islands enhances national emergency workforce capabilities with a multisectoral approach  World Health Organization (WHO)

Solomon Islands Concludes Participation at UNOC3 in Nice, France - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands Concludes Participation at UNOC3 in Nice, France  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Democracy and debt shape the Solomon Islands’ future - East Asia ForumDemocracy and debt shape the Solomon Islands’ future  East Asia Forum

World’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands - BBCWorld’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands  BBC

Grant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital”  mofa.go.jp

Solomon Islands: Improving Rural Health Services, Investing in Systems - World BankSolomon Islands: Improving Rural Health Services, Investing in Systems  World Bank

Erasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineErasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

“There’s Just No More Land” - Human Rights Watch“There’s Just No More Land”  Human Rights Watch

Wang Yi Meets with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Peter Shanel Agovaka - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Peter Shanel Agovaka  fmprc.gov.cn

ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands - Asian Development BankADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands  Asian Development Bank

Solomon Islands to translate UN Oceans Conference Commitments into Action - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands to translate UN Oceans Conference Commitments into Action  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands Anticipatory Action Sensitization Workshop Report “Localizing Early Warning for Early Action in the Solomon Islands” 5 – 6 March 2024, Honiara - OCHASolomon Islands Anticipatory Action Sensitization Workshop Report “Localizing Early Warning for Early Action in the Solomon Islands” 5 – 6 March 2024, Honiara  OCHA

New leaders face old problems in Solomon Islands - East Asia ForumNew leaders face old problems in Solomon Islands  East Asia Forum

World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands - The GuardianWorld’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands  The Guardian

Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services paves the way for digital health transformation - World Health Organization (WHO)Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services paves the way for digital health transformation  World Health Organization (WHO)

Solomon Islands Launch Weather and Climate Resilience Project to Strengthen National Preparedness - United Nations Development ProgrammeSolomon Islands Launch Weather and Climate Resilience Project to Strengthen National Preparedness  United Nations Development Programme

Solomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill - The GuardianSolomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill  The Guardian

“It’s Our Lifeline”: Solomon Islands Tells Global Leaders to Prioritize Ocean Food Systems at UN Summit - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)“It’s Our Lifeline”: Solomon Islands Tells Global Leaders to Prioritize Ocean Food Systems at UN Summit  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands reaffirms steadfast commitment to one-China principle in govt statement - Global TimesSolomon Islands reaffirms steadfast commitment to one-China principle in govt statement  Global Times

Solomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum 2024 - World BankSolomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum 2024  World Bank

World’s largest coral discovered in Pacific near Solomon Islands - Al JazeeraWorld’s largest coral discovered in Pacific near Solomon Islands  Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands and Marshall Islands sign moratorium against deep sea mining - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands and Marshall Islands sign moratorium against deep sea mining  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains - UN World Food ProgrammeSolomon Islands: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains  UN World Food Programme

The Solomon Islands fortifies food safety procedures in partnership with WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)The Solomon Islands fortifies food safety procedures in partnership with WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Intelsat to hook up Solomon Islands with satellite connectivity - Telecoms.comIntelsat to hook up Solomon Islands with satellite connectivity  Telecoms.com

AMOS RD Project to Transform Weather Monitoring in Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeAMOS RD Project to Transform Weather Monitoring in Solomon Islands  United Nations Development Programme

Grant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces”  mofa.go.jp

Geo-mapping for Financial Access and Climate Resilience: Insights from Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeGeo-mapping for Financial Access and Climate Resilience: Insights from Solomon Islands  United Nations Development Programme

Australia boosts police support for Solomon Islands amid rivalry with China - ReutersAustralia boosts police support for Solomon Islands amid rivalry with China  Reuters

Manele under threat: the political crisis in Solomon Islands - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreManele under threat: the political crisis in Solomon Islands  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Chinese pressure is a part of Solomon Islands’ politics. Other Pacific countries should take note - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteChinese pressure is a part of Solomon Islands’ politics. Other Pacific countries should take note  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Strengthening Triple Elimination and laboratory capacity in the Solomon Islands - The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityStrengthening Triple Elimination and laboratory capacity in the Solomon Islands  The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

China accused of pressuring Solomon Islands minister to quit IPAC - Focus TaiwanChina accused of pressuring Solomon Islands minister to quit IPAC  Focus Taiwan

Dolphin Hunting Is Their Tradition. Rising Seas Have Made It a Lifeline. - The New York TimesDolphin Hunting Is Their Tradition. Rising Seas Have Made It a Lifeline.  The New York Times

Solomon Islands Calls for Global Ocean Action and Highlights Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining at UN Oceans Conference - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands Calls for Global Ocean Action and Highlights Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining at UN Oceans Conference  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

World’s largest coral found in Solomon Islands - NBC NewsWorld’s largest coral found in Solomon Islands  NBC News

ADB, Solomon Islands Sign Agreements for the Country’s First Solid Waste Management Project - Asian Development BankADB, Solomon Islands Sign Agreements for the Country’s First Solid Waste Management Project  Asian Development Bank

Solomon Islands calls for a plastic treaty and financial support at UNOC3 to address marine pollution caused by plastics and WW2 remains - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands calls for a plastic treaty and financial support at UNOC3 to address marine pollution caused by plastics and WW2 remains  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Key Blue Ecosystems - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Key Blue Ecosystems  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

No-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda - Islands BusinessNo-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda  Islands Business

Sir Kapu pardons former life-prisoner Fataga - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Sir Kapu pardons former life-prisoner Fataga  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

A transformed education system - an investment in improved teaching and learning in Solomon Islands - UnicefA transformed education system - an investment in improved teaching and learning in Solomon Islands  Unicef

In the Solomon Islands, Scientists, Filmmakers, and Leaders Explore the Ocean in Hopes of Protecting it - National Geographic Society NewsroomIn the Solomon Islands, Scientists, Filmmakers, and Leaders Explore the Ocean in Hopes of Protecting it  National Geographic Society Newsroom

Solomon Islands Launches Updated Guide to Corruption Offences - United Nations Development ProgrammeSolomon Islands Launches Updated Guide to Corruption Offences  United Nations Development Programme

Solomon Islands advances Maritime sovereignty efforts amid Climate change challenges - Post CourierSolomon Islands advances Maritime sovereignty efforts amid Climate change challenges  Post Courier

The case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands - Lowy InstituteThe case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands  Lowy Institute

Taiwan Proves a Factor in Solomon Islands’ Withdrawal from IPAC - New Bloom MagazineTaiwan Proves a Factor in Solomon Islands’ Withdrawal from IPAC  New Bloom Magazine

Melanesian Leaders Announce World's Largest Indigenous-Led Marine Reserve - PR NewswireMelanesian Leaders Announce World's Largest Indigenous-Led Marine Reserve  PR Newswire

Technical assistance for Airlines to commence - Solomon Star NewsTechnical assistance for Airlines to commence  Solomon Star News

After listening, what’s Australia’s next move in the Pacific? - Lowy InstituteAfter listening, what’s Australia’s next move in the Pacific?  Lowy Institute

Solomon Islands Launches Financing Initiative for Community-Led Climate Adaptation with Support from New Zealand, EU, and UNCDF - EEASSolomon Islands Launches Financing Initiative for Community-Led Climate Adaptation with Support from New Zealand, EU, and UNCDF  EEAS

Civil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development - United Nations Development ProgrammeCivil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development  United Nations Development Programme

Solomon Islands to beat climate shocks through climate-smart actions - UnicefSolomon Islands to beat climate shocks through climate-smart actions  Unicef

Eight Countries work together in largest Operation Render Safe to remove WWII UXO in Solomon Islands - pacom.milEight Countries work together in largest Operation Render Safe to remove WWII UXO in Solomon Islands  pacom.mil

Ban on harvesting Coconut crabs comes into effect in Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationBan on harvesting Coconut crabs comes into effect in Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands Announces New Marine Protected Areas at UNOC3 Side Event - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands Announces New Marine Protected Areas at UNOC3 Side Event  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

World's largest known coral found near Solomon Islands - France 24World's largest known coral found near Solomon Islands  France 24

China, Solomon Islands agree to mutual visa-free arrangement - ReutersChina, Solomon Islands agree to mutual visa-free arrangement  Reuters

SI urges ocean action that works to tackle marine pollution - Solomon Star NewsSI urges ocean action that works to tackle marine pollution  Solomon Star News

The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Solomon Islands Joins Global Leaders as UN Ocean Conference Officially Opens in France - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands Joins Global Leaders as UN Ocean Conference Officially Opens in France  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands and Marshall Islands sign moratorium against deep sea mining - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands and Marshall Islands sign moratorium against deep sea mining  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands traditional dolphin hunt video sparks debate over ancient practice - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands traditional dolphin hunt video sparks debate over ancient practice  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands landowners file for compensation over 300-tonne oil spill near world heritage site - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands landowners file for compensation over 300-tonne oil spill near world heritage site  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

UNDP and UK Equipping prosecutors with Financial Intelligence Tools in Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP and UK Equipping prosecutors with Financial Intelligence Tools in Solomon Islands  United Nations Development Programme

State of the Media: Solomon Islands, 2025 - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Solomon Islands, 2025  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

China blamed for Solomon Islands minister’s exit from group critical of Beijing - The IndependentChina blamed for Solomon Islands minister’s exit from group critical of Beijing  The Independent

Solomon Islands scholar proud to explore ‘mother tongue’ - auckland.ac.nzSolomon Islands scholar proud to explore ‘mother tongue’  auckland.ac.nz

Solomon Islands Party Figures Set Up China-Linked Offshore Firm Before Election - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPSolomon Islands Party Figures Set Up China-Linked Offshore Firm Before Election  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

OFC and Solomon Islands Football Federation collaborate to strengthen path to High-Performance success - Oceania Football ConfederationOFC and Solomon Islands Football Federation collaborate to strengthen path to High-Performance success  Oceania Football Confederation

Paul Turner sworn in as International Commissioner of Solomon Islands Scouts Association - GOV.UKPaul Turner sworn in as International Commissioner of Solomon Islands Scouts Association  GOV.UK

Solomon Islands PM faces no confidence vote - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands PM faces no confidence vote  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Transforming Healthcare in the Solomon Islands: 1984th U.S. Army Hospital’s Impactful Mission in Munda - pacom.milTransforming Healthcare in the Solomon Islands: 1984th U.S. Army Hospital’s Impactful Mission in Munda  pacom.mil

World’s largest coral discovered off the Solomon Islands - ABC NewsWorld’s largest coral discovered off the Solomon Islands  ABC News

Solomon Islands police step up security ahead of no-confidence vote - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands police step up security ahead of no-confidence vote  Australian Broadcasting Corporation