Solomon Islands

Country Solomon Islands
Capital Honiara
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Solomon Islands dollar(SBD)
Languages English

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The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.

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Solomon Islands - Wikipedia
Solomon Islands - CIA World Fact Book
Solomon Islands - BBC
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Solomon Islands can have a military, but it shouldn’t need one - Lowy InstituteSolomon Islands can have a military, but it shouldn’t need one  Lowy Institute

Solomon Islands Successfully Performs Its First Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Bladder Stones— Minimally Invasive Technology Elevates Local Urology to a New Level - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands Successfully Performs Its First Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Bladder Stones— Minimally Invasive Technology Elevates Local Urology to a New Level  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Reinforcing Collaborative Surveillance in Solomon Islands for Timely, Coordinated Health Emergencies Response - World Health Organization (WHO)Reinforcing Collaborative Surveillance in Solomon Islands for Timely, Coordinated Health Emergencies Response  World Health Organization (WHO)

‘The skills need to be passed’ - Solomon Islands journalist is passionate about the preservation of traditional knowledge - Australian Broadcasting Corporation‘The skills need to be passed’ - Solomon Islands journalist is passionate about the preservation of traditional knowledge  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands - Welcome to the United NationsSolomon Islands  Welcome to the United Nations

Solomon Islands’ defence force dream: an Australia-China flashpoint? - South China Morning PostSolomon Islands’ defence force dream: an Australia-China flashpoint?  South China Morning Post

Pacific Island Countries - World Bank GroupPacific Island Countries  World Bank Group

Solomon Islands launch organisation to protect musicians’ intellectual property - unesco.orgSolomon Islands launch organisation to protect musicians’ intellectual property  unesco.org

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force officers complete leadership course in the UK - GOV.UKRoyal Solomon Islands Police Force officers complete leadership course in the UK  GOV.UK

‘I couldn’t watch the forests vanish’: the man restoring Solomon Islands’ vital mangroves - The Guardian‘I couldn’t watch the forests vanish’: the man restoring Solomon Islands’ vital mangroves  The Guardian

Over 6k UXOs disposed off in 2024 - Solomon Star NewsOver 6k UXOs disposed off in 2024  Solomon Star News

China pilots village surveillance in Solomon Islands, seeks stability - ReutersChina pilots village surveillance in Solomon Islands, seeks stability  Reuters

USD 8.9 million approved for climate-resilient agriculture in Solomon Islands - Food and Agriculture OrganizationUSD 8.9 million approved for climate-resilient agriculture in Solomon Islands  Food and Agriculture Organization

Addressing Elderly Poverty in the Solomon Islands - The Borgen ProjectAddressing Elderly Poverty in the Solomon Islands  The Borgen Project

Solomon Islands Reports Zero COVID-19 Vaccine–Related Deaths — Global Data Show Millions of Lives Saved - World Health Organization (WHO)Solomon Islands Reports Zero COVID-19 Vaccine–Related Deaths — Global Data Show Millions of Lives Saved  World Health Organization (WHO)

Solomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling - ReutersSolomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling  Reuters

Diplomat's memoir gives an insider's look at Solomon Islands-China deal - Australian Broadcasting CorporationDiplomat's memoir gives an insider's look at Solomon Islands-China deal  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

SIG Strengthens National Response to UXO Challenge - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)SIG Strengthens National Response to UXO Challenge  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Bomb explodes at Townground area - Solomon Star NewsBomb explodes at Townground area  Solomon Star News

Hope at every step: Diabetes and diabetic foot care in Solomon Islands - World Health Organization (WHO)Hope at every step: Diabetes and diabetic foot care in Solomon Islands  World Health Organization (WHO)

Japan-Solomon Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Solomon Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

'Made in Colombia' narco sub found floating in Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Made in Colombia' narco sub found floating in Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Navigating waters of change: Solomon Islands' LDC graduation - ESCAPNavigating waters of change: Solomon Islands' LDC graduation  ESCAP

VIDEO: Suspected 'narco sub' found in Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Suspected 'narco sub' found in Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bringing light to life: Transforming health care in Solomon Islands through solar power - World Health Organization (WHO)Bringing light to life: Transforming health care in Solomon Islands through solar power  World Health Organization (WHO)

Solomon’s Island - The Atavist MagazineSolomon’s Island  The Atavist Magazine

Solomon Islands take win with roaring home crowd, Papua New Guinea win - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands take win with roaring home crowd, Papua New Guinea win  fiba.basketball

Why Dozens of Gleaming S.U.V.s Were Gifted to an Island Nation - The New York TimesWhy Dozens of Gleaming S.U.V.s Were Gifted to an Island Nation  The New York Times

Solomon Islands launches new Border Management System and Immigration Website - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands launches new Border Management System and Immigration Website  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands Excludes US, China, and Taiwan from Key Pacific Regional Meeting - Modern DiplomacySolomon Islands Excludes US, China, and Taiwan from Key Pacific Regional Meeting  Modern Diplomacy

Solomon Island's Police Minister calls for country to have its own army - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Island's Police Minister calls for country to have its own army  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Forgotten survivor of UXO - Solomon Star NewsForgotten survivor of UXO  Solomon Star News

Empowering women by strengthening digital security in the Solomon Islands - UN Women Asia and the PacificEmpowering women by strengthening digital security in the Solomon Islands  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Solomon Islands: Rising Seas Force Relocation - Human Rights WatchSolomon Islands: Rising Seas Force Relocation  Human Rights Watch

Unlocking productive sectors in the Solomon Islands - ESCAPUnlocking productive sectors in the Solomon Islands  ESCAP

China’s BRI and Solomon Islands: Pacific Perspective - Modern DiplomacyChina’s BRI and Solomon Islands: Pacific Perspective  Modern Diplomacy

'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands - France 24'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands  France 24

OFC Placement Programme could open doors to professionalism for Oceania's best - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationOFC Placement Programme could open doors to professionalism for Oceania's best - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In Solomon Islands, Piped Water Means Happier, Healthier Homes - Asian Development BankIn Solomon Islands, Piped Water Means Happier, Healthier Homes  Asian Development Bank

Solomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea - Group Phase - FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands vs Papua New Guinea - Group Phase - FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off southeastern Solomon Islands - Anadolu Ajansi6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off southeastern Solomon Islands  Anadolu Ajansi

Swapping the Solomon Islands to write in wonderful Wangaratta - Wangaratta ChronicleSwapping the Solomon Islands to write in wonderful Wangaratta  Wangaratta Chronicle

Solomon Islands takes a whole-of-nation approach to tackle rising child protection challenges - UnicefSolomon Islands takes a whole-of-nation approach to tackle rising child protection challenges  Unicef

Digital 2025: The Solomon Islands - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Solomon Islands  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

How to spend the perfect week in the Solomon Islands - Lonely PlanetHow to spend the perfect week in the Solomon Islands  Lonely Planet

Australia to boost support for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Solomon Islands - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsAustralia to boost support for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Solomon Islands  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

OFC launches region’s first ever Professional League - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)OFC launches region’s first ever Professional League  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Beyond the Edge, My First Journey to the Most Remote Island in Solomon: Tikopia - United Nations Development ProgrammeBeyond the Edge, My First Journey to the Most Remote Island in Solomon: Tikopia  United Nations Development Programme

Solomon Islands Anticipatory Action Sensitization Workshop Report “Localizing Early Warning for Early Action in the Solomon Islands” 5 – 6 March 2024, Honiara - OCHASolomon Islands Anticipatory Action Sensitization Workshop Report “Localizing Early Warning for Early Action in the Solomon Islands” 5 – 6 March 2024, Honiara  OCHA

Liquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands - skuld.comLiquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands  skuld.com

Solomon Islands hosts knowledge-building workshop on women, peace and security - UN Women Asia and the PacificSolomon Islands hosts knowledge-building workshop on women, peace and security  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Controversy as Solomon Islands freezes out all Pacific Islands Forum partners - South China Morning PostControversy as Solomon Islands freezes out all Pacific Islands Forum partners  South China Morning Post

Solomon Islands failing to comply with its human rights obligations for LGBTQIA+ community - ABC Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands failing to comply with its human rights obligations for LGBTQIA+ community - ABC Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands vs New Caledonia - Group Phase - FIBA Women's Melanesian Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands vs New Caledonia - Group Phase - FIBA Women's Melanesian Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

World's largest coral found near Solomon Islands: Scientists - The HinduWorld's largest coral found near Solomon Islands: Scientists  The Hindu

Odyssey students help donate books, supplies to Solomon Islands - Bainbridge Island ReviewOdyssey students help donate books, supplies to Solomon Islands  Bainbridge Island Review

Solomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific's top political meet - ReutersSolomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific's top political meet  Reuters

“There’s Just No More Land” - Human Rights Watch“There’s Just No More Land”  Human Rights Watch

Eight decades of danger for Solomon Islanders - The HALO TrustEight decades of danger for Solomon Islanders  The HALO Trust

Solomon Islands Team Embodies Island Spirit and Determination - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands Team Embodies Island Spirit and Determination  fiba.basketball

Solomon Islands National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Solomon Islands National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Solomon Islands health facilitators strengthen regional fight against diabetes - World Health Organization (WHO)Solomon Islands health facilitators strengthen regional fight against diabetes  World Health Organization (WHO)

MRF-D joins U.S. Ambassador, Solomon Islands Government to honor Allied sacrifice for 83rd - pacom.milMRF-D joins U.S. Ambassador, Solomon Islands Government to honor Allied sacrifice for 83rd  pacom.mil

“We are energised”: Your two-day Roar recap from the Solomon Islands - Brisbane Roar“We are energised”: Your two-day Roar recap from the Solomon Islands  Brisbane Roar

Bursting the Solomon Islands stability bubble - Lowy InstituteBursting the Solomon Islands stability bubble  Lowy Institute

Solomon Islands PM Avoids No Confidence Vote, But Is Potentially Weakened - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSolomon Islands PM Avoids No Confidence Vote, But Is Potentially Weakened  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Global Gateway: European Union boosts Solomon Islands’ urban water supply and sanitation with SBD 226 million - EEASGlobal Gateway: European Union boosts Solomon Islands’ urban water supply and sanitation with SBD 226 million  EEAS

Empowering Solomon Islands Market Vendor Leaders Through Hands-On Value Addition Training - United Nations Development ProgrammeEmpowering Solomon Islands Market Vendor Leaders Through Hands-On Value Addition Training  United Nations Development Programme

IFAD and Solomon Islands to partner on US$20 million project to boost nutrition, climate resilience, and rural incomes - IFADIFAD and Solomon Islands to partner on US$20 million project to boost nutrition, climate resilience, and rural incomes  IFAD

Three more towers connected in Marovo - Solomon Star NewsThree more towers connected in Marovo  Solomon Star News

Solomon Islands: Improving Rural Health Services, Investing in Systems - World Bank GroupSolomon Islands: Improving Rural Health Services, Investing in Systems  World Bank Group

Australia deepens engagement in Solomon Islands amid geopolitical tensions - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMAustralia deepens engagement in Solomon Islands amid geopolitical tensions  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

Western reactions to Solomon Islands' pilot of China's 'Fengqiao Experience' reveal geopolitical anxiety - Global TimesWestern reactions to Solomon Islands' pilot of China's 'Fengqiao Experience' reveal geopolitical anxiety  Global Times

The Solomon Islands fortifies food safety procedures in partnership with WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)The Solomon Islands fortifies food safety procedures in partnership with WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Friends to all: Solomon Islands juggles security partners in search of maximum support - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteFriends to all: Solomon Islands juggles security partners in search of maximum support  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

This Pacific island banned Chinese investment. Today, things have changed - Australian Broadcasting CorporationThis Pacific island banned Chinese investment. Today, things have changed  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

New leaders face old problems in Solomon Islands - East Asia ForumNew leaders face old problems in Solomon Islands  East Asia Forum

AMOS RD Project to Transform Weather Monitoring in Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeAMOS RD Project to Transform Weather Monitoring in Solomon Islands  United Nations Development Programme

Democracy and debt shape the Solomon Islands’ future - East Asia ForumDemocracy and debt shape the Solomon Islands’ future  East Asia Forum

Solomon Islands Women to Rise on Home Court - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands Women to Rise on Home Court  fiba.basketball

ECONOMIC COSTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN SOLOMON ISLANDS - UnicefECONOMIC COSTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN SOLOMON ISLANDS  Unicef

Solomon Islands - Vision IASSolomon Islands  Vision IAS

Australia-Solomon Islands engagement - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralia-Solomon Islands engagement  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Solomon Islands on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Solomon Islands on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

Solomon Islands to Host FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women's Melanesian Cup - fiba.basketballSolomon Islands to Host FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women's Melanesian Cup  fiba.basketball

Building Confidence, Boosting Growth: Digital and Financial Literacy in Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeBuilding Confidence, Boosting Growth: Digital and Financial Literacy in Solomon Islands  United Nations Development Programme

Solomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill - The GuardianSolomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill  The Guardian

ADB Boosts Support for Solomon Islands to Develop Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation - Asian Development BankADB Boosts Support for Solomon Islands to Develop Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation  Asian Development Bank

Erasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineErasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Grant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital”  mofa.go.jp

Media training for provincial stringers - Solomon Star NewsMedia training for provincial stringers  Solomon Star News

Narco subs found near Aus, ADF helpless - News.com.auNarco subs found near Aus, ADF helpless  News.com.au

Women Leaders in Solomon Islands Share Stories of Change Through Public Finance Engagement - United Nations Development ProgrammeWomen Leaders in Solomon Islands Share Stories of Change Through Public Finance Engagement  United Nations Development Programme

Grant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces”  mofa.go.jp

UNDP Initiative in Solomon Islands Encourages Public Finance Innovation - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP Initiative in Solomon Islands Encourages Public Finance Innovation  United Nations Development Programme

Mystery Deepens as Second Narco-Sub Washes Ashore in Solomon Islands - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPMystery Deepens as Second Narco-Sub Washes Ashore in Solomon Islands  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

SINSO OFFICERS END GIS TRAINING WITH SPC - Solomon Star NewsSINSO OFFICERS END GIS TRAINING WITH SPC  Solomon Star News

Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services paves the way for digital health transformation - World Health Organization (WHO)Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services paves the way for digital health transformation  World Health Organization (WHO)

Solomon Islands enhances national emergency workforce capabilities with a multisectoral approach - World Health Organization (WHO)Solomon Islands enhances national emergency workforce capabilities with a multisectoral approach  World Health Organization (WHO)

A life-sustaining embrace: Giving Solomon Islands newborns the strongest start in life - World Health Organization (WHO)A life-sustaining embrace: Giving Solomon Islands newborns the strongest start in life  World Health Organization (WHO)