投稿者: Charley Piringi in Honiara
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 elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister, after incumben…
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April voteChina’s rising power in the Pacific explained in 30 secondsChina’s influence in the Pacific is being scrutinised as ally Solomon Islands prep…
The host nation has attracted criticism over the price tag of November’s event, while an expert labels Chinese funding ‘shrewd diplomacy’Luke Haga has spent the past two years getting ready for the race of his life. Haga, a sprinter, is preparing for t…
The Solomon Star denies accusations of ‘giving away’ its independence by accepting thousands of dollars’ worth of equipmentLocal media in Solomon Islands have been accused of compromising their independence by entering into agreements with Chinese news…
Daniel Suidani, premier of Malaita province, has been one of the most vocal critics of the Pacific country’s relationship with ChinaThe premier of one of Solomon Islands’ most populous provinces and one of the most vocal critics of the country’s relati…
The Pacific country was coronavirus-free until last month but an outbreak of thousands of cases is overwhelming the health systemFrontline health workers in Solomon Islands have warned that its health system is on the brink of collapse as the country s…
Asia Pacific Investment Development and its subcontractor have also allegedly failed to rehabilitate land affected by bauxite miningA mining operation in Solomon Islands owes millions in unpaid taxes and royalties, according to a former senior governme…