Canberra visit signals fresh start in Australia–Solomon Islands ties

SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale used his first official visit to Canberra to signal a reset in relations with Australia, saying both countries were committed to rebuilding trust after recent strains.

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“People need to know their rights”: What Solomon Islands youth want from leaders

LESS corruption. More transparency. Development that reaches rural villages, not just urban centers. These are the demands of young Solomon Islanders in a governance survey, and unless political leaders start listening,

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Solomon Islands finance, insurance sectors decline

A NEW analysis has revealed that Financial Intermediation and Insurance Services were the only industries in Solomon Islands to record negative real GDP growth between 2023 and 2024.

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Change is coming – Wale’s promises to Solomon Islands

SOLOMON Islands' new Prime Minister, Matthew Cooper Wale, has promised the country that "change is

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SOLOMON Islands’ new opposition coalition has claimed that the country’s government is illegitimate.

CLAIMING the support of 28 of 50 Members of Parliament, Peter Kenilorea Jr. and Peter Shanel Agovaka declared that Prime

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China’s grip grows on fragile Solomon Islands’ media

SINCE the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations with China in 2019, the Pacific archipelago has

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ADB boosts support for Solomon Islands’ economic development

A MAJOR boost for Solomon Islands comes as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) strengthens its presence, focusing on transformative projects in energy and education to support sustainable economic growth and

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Solomon Islands police leadership changes hands

MATHIAS Lenialu will act as head of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force after the departure of Commissioner Mostyn

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Strategic partnership fuels SME growth in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands

INTERNATIONAL Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with BRED Bank Vanuatu and BRED Bank Solomon to improve access to financing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

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Solomon Islands sees potential for creative economy

FOR the Solomon Islands, the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 was more than a forum—it was an inspiring convergence of culture, creativity, and regional

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Faced with the Impacts of the Climate Crisis, Solomon Islands Develops Procedures to Support Planned Relocation

Rising seas stronger cyclones, and coastal erosion are reshaping life in the Solomon Islands, forcing communities to confront tough choices about their

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Vanuatu rise against Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands went into Day 3 of the Futsal tournament with two wins under their belt in an encounter against a winless

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