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Solomon Islands lawmakers elect former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manale as new prime minister

May 02, 2024 9:53 am

The prime minister was chosen in a secret ballot of 49 lawmakers who won general elections on April 17.

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Solomon Islands' pro-China PM retains seat as election count continues

April 19, 2024 8:55 pm

Wednesday's election was the first since Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022 and drew the Pacific Islands nation closer to Beijing, in moves that concerned the U.S. and Australia because of the potential impact on regional security.

US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China

February 02, 2023 11:33 am

The Solomons has signed a security pact with China, raising fears of a military buildup in the region, and the U.S. has countered by sending several high-level delegations.

No tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake off coast

November 22, 2022 9:33 am

The first quake hit at a depth of 15 km (9 miles), about 16 km (10 miles) southwest of the area of Malango, said the United States Geological Survey, which had initially put its magnitude at 7.3.

Solomons signs US-led Pacific agreement after historic meeting

September 30, 2022 1:29 pm

The Solomon Islands has joined 13 other Pacific nations in signing a wide-reaching US-led partnership agreement, after early indications it would refuse.

Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition

September 08, 2022 2:28 pm

Sogavare's government struck a security pact with China in April that allows Chinese police to restore social order and protect Chinese infrastructure projects.

Solomon Islands set to vote on election delay despite opposition

September 08, 2022 2:25 pm

Opposition members have questioned Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's justification for seeking to postpone the election.

Solomon Islands says Australian election offer is inappropriate

September 06, 2022 2:16 pm

The Solomon Islands signed a security pact with China in April raising concern in the United States, Australia and New Zealand about China's growing influence in the Pacific.

Explained: Why has the Solomon Islands blocked foreign navy vessels?

August 31, 2022 5:44 pm

Prime Minister Sogavare dismissed suggestions that the blocking of access to the country’s ports was linked to China. He issued a statement saying there was "misinformation" in media reports on the blocking of US and UK boats.

Solomon Islands’ leader calls concern over China security deal ‘insulting’

March 29, 2022 9:44 pm

A leaked draft suggests that Chinese warships could flow into the nation or Chinese troops could intervene domestically on the island in times of crisis — putting them on Australia’s and New Zealand’s doorstep.