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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OCEANIA/SOLOMON ISLANDS - Jubilee for Children in Tetere: “On their way to Jesus” - Agenzia FidesOCEANIA/SOLOMON ISLANDS - Jubilee for Children in Tetere: “On their way to Jesus”  Agenzia Fides

Australia to boost support for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Solomon Islands - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsAustralia to boost support for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Solomon Islands  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Two maritime students to undertake advanced study in Europe - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Two maritime students to undertake advanced study in Europe  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

SI ranked 160th in global internet use - Solomon Star NewsSI ranked 160th in global internet use  Solomon Star News

Australia to provide $20 million package to Solomon Islands for key forum - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia to provide $20 million package to Solomon Islands for key forum  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

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

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

Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China - ReutersPacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China  Reuters

Liquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands - skuld.comLiquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands  skuld.com

Solomon Islands - INSIGHTS IASSolomon Islands  INSIGHTS IAS

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)

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

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

Empowering women by strengthening digital security in the Solomon Islands - UN Women Asia and the PacificEmpowering women by strengthening digital security in the Solomon Islands  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Tenaru leads medal count on day one of SISC Games - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Tenaru leads medal count on day one of SISC Games  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

We are hiring: apply to create a consolidated ‘disaster-risk’ data platform in Solomon Islands - UNESCOWe are hiring: apply to create a consolidated ‘disaster-risk’ data platform in Solomon Islands  UNESCO

CBSI reaffirms support for women - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)CBSI reaffirms support for women  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

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

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

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

International MSMEs day celebrated in Honiara - Solomon Star NewsInternational MSMEs day celebrated in Honiara  Solomon Star News

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

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

Digital 2025: The Solomon Islands - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Solomon Islands  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Solomon Islands - General DebateSolomon Islands  General Debate

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)

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

Tenaru dominates day one of track events - Solomon Star NewsTenaru dominates day one of track events  Solomon Star News

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

22 years after RAMSI, Solomon Islands social, political fractures persist - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site22 years after RAMSI, Solomon Islands social, political fractures persist  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

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 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

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

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

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

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 MPs raise accountability concerns, seek reforms inspired by NZ’s system - Pacific Media NetworkSolomon Islands MPs raise accountability concerns, seek reforms inspired by NZ’s system  Pacific Media Network

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

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)

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

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

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

Manele backs police force to provide security at PIF - Australian Broadcasting CorporationManele backs police force to provide security at PIF  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

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)

OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Preview | Solomon Islands - Oceania Football ConfederationOFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Preview | Solomon Islands  Oceania Football Confederation

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

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

Australia’s transparent approach to development hailed - Solomon Star NewsAustralia’s transparent approach to development hailed  Solomon Star News

AN INTERVIEW WITH PROF TRANSFORM AQORAU - Solomon Star NewsAN INTERVIEW WITH PROF TRANSFORM AQORAU  Solomon Star News

Solomon Islands Says CBI "a Long Way Off" and Rejects "Commercializing" Citizenship - IMI DailySolomon Islands Says CBI "a Long Way Off" and Rejects "Commercializing" Citizenship  IMI Daily

Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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: 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)

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

AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR PACIFIC ISLAND AFFAIRS VISIT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR PACIFIC ISLAND AFFAIRS VISIT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you Australia – $60M for roads upgrade - Solomon Star NewsThank you Australia – $60M for roads upgrade  Solomon Star News

Delivering rapid, coordinated services to survivors of violence in the Solomon Islands - UN Women Asia and the PacificDelivering rapid, coordinated services to survivors of violence in the Solomon Islands  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Seafarers honored for their service - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Seafarers honored for their service  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

PRT vehicle on patrol when it caught fire - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)PRT vehicle on patrol when it caught fire  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

Australia to cement place as Solomon Islands' partner of choice - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia to cement place as Solomon Islands' partner of choice  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

Global Weather?The Solomon Islands are experiencing strong wind and heavy rain - cma.gov.cnGlobal Weather?The Solomon Islands are experiencing strong wind and heavy rain  cma.gov.cn

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

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

Japan, Australia, Russia, Chile, Samoa, Tonga, South Korea, And The Philippines To The Solomon Islands, As Le Lapérouse Ends Its Epic Season With Final Arrival In Greenock - Travel And Tour WorldJapan, Australia, Russia, Chile, Samoa, Tonga, South Korea, And The Philippines To The Solomon Islands, As Le Lapérouse Ends Its Epic Season With Final Arrival In Greenock  Travel And Tour World

Australian minister touches down in Solomon Islands amid contest for influence - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian minister touches down in Solomon Islands amid contest for influence  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

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

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

World Sailing partners with Solomon Islands - InsideTheGamesWorld Sailing partners with Solomon Islands  InsideTheGames

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

PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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 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

Make it 18: Community Voices on Child Marriage Reform in Solomon Islands - ReliefWebMake it 18: Community Voices on Child Marriage Reform in Solomon Islands  ReliefWeb

'Dolphin hunt' continues on this island, as debate rages over ancient practice - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Dolphin hunt' continues on this island, as debate rages over ancient practice  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Compensation claim launched over oil spill near one of world's 'most beautiful' islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationCompensation claim launched over oil spill near one of world's 'most beautiful' islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

SOLOMON ISLANDS JOINS THE ASIAN INFRACRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK (AIIB) - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)SOLOMON ISLANDS JOINS THE ASIAN INFRACRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK (AIIB)  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele - ??????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele  ??????

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

Rural training centres open pathways for young people in Solomon Islands - Caritas AustraliaRural training centres open pathways for young people in Solomon Islands  Caritas Australia