カテゴリー: Solomon Islands
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…
Manasseh Sogavare accuses Australia of pulling budget support amid continuing fallout from Honiara’s policing pact with BeijingGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChina will “fill the gap” in Solomon Islands’ troubl…
Statement comes after US, Australia and New Zealand expressed concerns about new agreement with BeijingSolomon Islands has said that its policing pact with China poses no “threat” to the Pacific, rebuking western powers that raised fears the deal could…
Solomons’ prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, meets with leaders as part of week-long visit to ChinaChina and Solomon Islands have signed a deal on police cooperation as part of an upgrade of their relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”, f…
Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islandsGlobal militarisation has increased rapidly over the course of the 21st century, with a clear recalibration towards the Asia Pacific. Betw…
Samoa’s prime minister says port ‘might morph into something else’ and suggests Pacific countries may have to monitor situationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA Chinese state company has won a major contract to …
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…
Move comes amid concerns about Beijing’s military ambitions in Indo-Pacific region after it struck a security pact with Solomons last yearThe United States has opened an embassy in Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence as it seeks to boost diplomatic…
Two countries said their police chiefs were unable to attend video meeting chaired by Chinese and Solomon Islands ministersChina said it held a video meeting to discuss police cooperation with a group of Pacific island nations on Tuesday, however at le…
Power reported to be out in some areas and radio services off air after earthquakeAuthorities in Solomon Islands said no tsunami warning would be issued after two earthquakes his just off the south-west coast.A tsunami warning was issued by the United …
There are many things we need more than high-powered weapons – and we remember what happened last time police lost control of their gunsMy country once lived in fear of the gun. Thousands of weapons, many stolen from police armouries, fuelled the years…
Handover ceremony comes after turbulent year when Pacific country signed controversial security agreement with ChinaAustralia has announced the donation of police vehicles and 60 MK18 rifles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a move d…
Lowy Institute’s Pacific Aid Map charts thousands of projects and activities from 67 donor entities, including Australia and the USChina is funnelling aid to Kiribati and Solomon Islands, while its overall spending in the Pacific region is in decline, …
Thirty-four officers travel to China as part of effort to improve cooperation between the two forcesA delegation of more than 30 Solomon Islands police officers has travelled to China to undergo training for the first time, in a sign of deepening ties …
From the UK to the Commonwealth and beyond, admirers are paying their respects to the longest reigning monarch in British historyWorld leaders pay tribute to the Queen – latest updatesOn the streets of Sydney and Kyiv, they laid flowers. In California …