Solomon Islands
Solomons' PM signs new deals with China
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.
Broadband, mobile services hit in Solomons due to cable damage
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' internet submarine cable has been damaged affecting broadband and mobile services to parts of the country.
Catholic Church in Guam begins processing abuse victims' compensation claims
Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The chief judge of the US district court of Guam Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has approved the final revision to the compromise agreement that would bring closure to the clergy abuse victims' civil action against the Catholic Church
Solomons PM defends China links
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his nation has been unfairly targetted since it formalised diplomatic relations with China in 2019.
Solomons police issue warning on burning after 13 live bombs found
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The police in Solomon Islands have detected 13 live bombs at Taro airport in Choiseul Province.
Japanese sailor stabbed during remembrance ceremony in Honiara
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War II remembrance ceremony in Honiara.
Backlash after Solomons' govt reins in public broadcaster
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands' government has prompted anger by ordering the censorship of the national broadcaster.
Solomon Islands name biggest-ever Commonwealth Games team
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Weightlifter Jenly Tegu Wini heads the Solomon Islands' 19-strong team for the Commonwealth Games team in Birmingham.
Solomon's Island leader looks for understanding over China deal from Pacific friends
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked the rest of the Pacific Island nations to trust his country's reasons for having agreed to a security pact with China.
More details on China’s high-level delegation visit to the Pacific
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands government has confirmed the much anticipated high-level visit by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the country is ahead of schedule this week.
AFP calls Solomons' opposition claims 'categorically false'
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale is urging the Australian government to investigate a rental deal involving the Australian Federal Police and a government politician in Honiara.
Solomons tuna plant could establish thousands of new jobs
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are to work together to develop a world class tuna processing plant in Malaita Province that could create employment opportunities for more than 5,500 people.
Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.
Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands government today as Honiara's security pact with China continues to simmer.
Solomons' government limits gatherings to 10 people due to covid
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands' Ministry of Health has put a stop to gatherings of more than 10 people as it continues the fight against Covid-19.
Sogavare adamant security deal with China won't undermine regional security
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.
China and Solomon Islands sign security pact
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.
Solomons govt confirms China security request, condemns misinformation
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' government has confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Honiara requested security personnel be allowed into the country from Beijing during violent anti-government riots in November last year.
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
'Not in national interest' says Solomon's opposition leader
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' opposition party says the Government's proposed security cooperation agreement with China reflects its careless attitude.