Solomon Islands

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

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Introduction

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

Advertisement for Individual Consultant (National) in Solomon Islands - UNESCOAdvertisement for Individual Consultant (National) in Solomon Islands  UNESCO

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

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

Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size an - Times of IndiaScientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size an  Times of India

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

54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting - SDG Knowledge Hub54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting  SDG Knowledge Hub

Solomon Islands moves to improve Legal Acquisition Findings for international wildlife trade - CITESSolomon Islands moves to improve Legal Acquisition Findings for international wildlife trade  CITES

New Discovery: Largest Coral in the World Found in the Solomon Islands - National Geographic Society NewsroomNew Discovery: Largest Coral in the World Found in the Solomon Islands  National Geographic Society Newsroom

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 - General DebateSolomon Islands  General Debate

Geo-mapping for Financial Access and Climate Resilience: Insights from Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeGeo-mapping for Financial Access and Climate Resilience: Insights from 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

World’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands - BBCWorld’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands  BBC

Agricultural Investment for Markets and Nutrition - Solomon Islands - IFADAgricultural Investment for Markets and Nutrition - Solomon Islands  IFAD

How Solomon Islands’ Donor-Funded Water Plant Became a Costly Failure - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPHow Solomon Islands’ Donor-Funded Water Plant Became a Costly Failure  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Advertisement for Individual Consultant (National) in Solomon Islands - UNESCO - UNESCOAdvertisement for Individual Consultant (National) in Solomon Islands - UNESCO  UNESCO

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

‘We deserve to be safe’ – With better access to gender-based violence services, women in the Solomon Islands are speaking up - unwomen.org‘We deserve to be safe’ – With better access to gender-based violence services, women in the Solomon Islands are speaking up  unwomen.org

China props up Solomon Islands' budget with $20 mn injection - The HinduChina props up Solomon Islands' budget with $20 mn injection  The Hindu

ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands - Asian Development BankADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands  Asian Development Bank

Solomon Islands Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteSolomon Islands Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

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

World’s largest coral discovered in Pacific near Solomon Islands - Al JazeeraWorld’s largest coral discovered in Pacific near Solomon Islands  Al Jazeera

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)

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

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

Solomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum 2024 - World BankSolomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum 2024  World Bank

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

World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands - The GuardianWorld’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands  The Guardian

World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands - VOA - Voice of America English NewsWorld’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands  VOA - Voice of America English News

Solomon Islands voices concerns on GHG emission measures at 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Solomon Islands voices concerns on GHG emission measures at 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains - UN World Food ProgrammeSolomon Islands: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains  UN World Food Programme

Australia boosts police support for Solomon Islands amid rivalry with China - ReutersAustralia boosts police support for Solomon Islands amid rivalry with China  Reuters

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)

Strengthening early warning systems, a key to protect Solomon Islands’ communities from weather and climate related hazards - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Strengthening early warning systems, a key to protect Solomon Islands’ communities from weather and climate related hazards  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Fiji’s Non-Resident High Commissioner Presents Credentials to Solomon Islands Governor General - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Fiji’s Non-Resident High Commissioner Presents Credentials to Solomon Islands Governor General  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele - ??????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele  ??????

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

ADB, Solomon Islands Sign Agreements for the Country’s First Solid Waste Management Project - Asian Development BankADB, Solomon Islands Sign Agreements for the Country’s First Solid Waste Management Project  Asian Development Bank

Solomon Islands Ports Authority wokas agri fo WUSI representim olketa - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands Ports Authority wokas agri fo WUSI representim olketa  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

World’s largest coral found in Solomon Islands - NBC NewsWorld’s largest coral found in Solomon Islands  NBC News

Global Weather?The Solomon Islands are experiencing strong wind and heavy rain - cma.gov.cnGlobal Weather?The Solomon Islands are experiencing strong wind and heavy rain  cma.gov.cn

Solomon Islands Launches Financing Initiative for Community-Led Climate Adaptation with Support from New Zealand, EU, and UNCDF - EEASSolomon Islands Launches Financing Initiative for Community-Led Climate Adaptation with Support from New Zealand, EU, and UNCDF  EEAS

A transformed education system - an investment in improved teaching and learning in Solomon Islands - UnicefA transformed education system - an investment in improved teaching and learning in Solomon Islands  Unicef

In the Solomon Islands, Scientists, Filmmakers, and Leaders Explore the Ocean in Hopes of Protecting it - National Geographic Society NewsroomIn the Solomon Islands, Scientists, Filmmakers, and Leaders Explore the Ocean in Hopes of Protecting it  National Geographic Society Newsroom

Transforming Healthcare in the Solomon Islands: 1984th U.S. Army Hospital’s Impactful Mission in Munda - pacom.milTransforming Healthcare in the Solomon Islands: 1984th U.S. Army Hospital’s Impactful Mission in Munda  pacom.mil

The case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands - Lowy InstituteThe case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands  Lowy Institute

Geopolitical Shifts and Local Priorities: Unpacking Solomon Islands 2024 Elections - Asia SocietyGeopolitical Shifts and Local Priorities: Unpacking Solomon Islands 2024 Elections  Asia Society

The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands - AP NewsAustralia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands  AP News

VIDEO: Dolphin hunt on the island of Sulufou, Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Dolphin hunt on the island of Sulufou, Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands Launches Updated Guide to Corruption Offences - United Nations Development ProgrammeSolomon Islands Launches Updated Guide to Corruption Offences  United Nations Development Programme

China, Solomon Islands agree to mutual visa-free arrangement - ReutersChina, Solomon Islands agree to mutual visa-free arrangement  Reuters

UNDP and UK Equipping prosecutors with Financial Intelligence Tools in Solomon Islands - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP and UK Equipping prosecutors with Financial Intelligence Tools in Solomon Islands  United Nations Development Programme

Compensation claim launched over oil spill near one of world's 'most beautiful' islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationCompensation claim launched over oil spill near one of world's 'most beautiful' islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundSolomon Islands: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

The scene is set for OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 final in Solomon Islands - Oceania Football ConfederationThe scene is set for OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 final in Solomon Islands  Oceania Football Confederation

Solomon Islands to beat climate shocks through climate-smart actions - UnicefSolomon Islands to beat climate shocks through climate-smart actions  Unicef

Solomon Islands scholar proud to explore ‘mother tongue’ - The University of AucklandSolomon Islands scholar proud to explore ‘mother tongue’  The University of Auckland

Solomon Islands commemorates International Day of Democracy marking 46 years of democracy for the people, by the people - United Nations Development ProgrammeSolomon Islands commemorates International Day of Democracy marking 46 years of democracy for the people, by the people  United Nations Development Programme

State of the Media: Solomon Islands, 2025 - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Solomon Islands, 2025  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

World’s largest coral discovered off the Solomon Islands - ABC NewsWorld’s largest coral discovered off the Solomon Islands  ABC News

Paul Turner sworn in as International Commissioner of Solomon Islands Scouts Association - GOV.UKPaul Turner sworn in as International Commissioner of Solomon Islands Scouts Association  GOV.UK

The Kids are Alright: The Importance of Youth Representation in Solomon Islands Democracy - United Nations Development ProgrammeThe Kids are Alright: The Importance of Youth Representation in Solomon Islands Democracy  United Nations Development Programme

Solomon Islands Party Figures Set Up China-Linked Offshore Firm Before Election - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPSolomon Islands Party Figures Set Up China-Linked Offshore Firm Before Election  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Prime Minister Manele meets Fiji counterpart ahead of Troika discussions - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Prime Minister Manele meets Fiji counterpart ahead of Troika discussions  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister - Al JazeeraSolomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister  Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies - AP NewsSolomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies  AP News

Visit to Solomon Islands - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsVisit to Solomon Islands  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

OFC and Solomon Islands Football Federation collaborate to strengthen path to High-Performance success - Oceania Football ConfederationOFC and Solomon Islands Football Federation collaborate to strengthen path to High-Performance success  Oceania Football Confederation

Solomon Islands: News outlet exposing corruption temporarily blocked by Facebook - Civicus MonitorSolomon Islands: News outlet exposing corruption temporarily blocked by Facebook  Civicus Monitor

National Geographic scientists discover 'world's largest' coral on expedition to Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationNational Geographic scientists discover 'world's largest' coral on expedition to Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Logging in Solomon Islands sees women 'sold' into relationships with foreign workers - Australian Broadcasting CorporationLogging in Solomon Islands sees women 'sold' into relationships with foreign workers  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands in safe hands with Australia - East Asia ForumSolomon Islands in safe hands with Australia  East Asia Forum

Celebrate Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week - The University of AucklandCelebrate Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week  The University of Auckland

Pristines Seas launches expedition to Fiji and Rotuma - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPristines Seas launches expedition to Fiji and Rotuma  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Civil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development - United Nations Development ProgrammeCivil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development  United Nations Development Programme

Australia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands government sets national security framework - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomon Islands government sets national security framework  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Vote of No Confidence to take place in Solomon Islands tomorrow - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVote of No Confidence to take place in Solomon Islands tomorrow  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Group B gets underway at OFC Men’s Champions League in Solomon Islands - Friends of FootballGroup B gets underway at OFC Men’s Champions League in Solomon Islands  Friends of Football

Acting PM acknowledges Fiji for strong ties - Solomon Star NewsActing PM acknowledges Fiji for strong ties  Solomon Star News

Australia, China seek bigger ties with Solomon Islands - ReutersAustralia, China seek bigger ties with Solomon Islands  Reuters

Fiji and Solomon Islands strengthen regional collaboration - FBC NewsFiji and Solomon Islands strengthen regional collaboration  FBC News

UK and Solomon Islands Environment Ministry support waste management education initiatives - GOV.UKUK and Solomon Islands Environment Ministry support waste management education initiatives  GOV.UK

Solomons Islands PM takes aim at Trump's climate position, says 'differences' remain with Australia over policing - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomons Islands PM takes aim at Trump's climate position, says 'differences' remain with Australia over policing  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Visit to Kiribati and Solomon Islands - Australian Industry and Defence NetworkVisit to Kiribati and Solomon Islands  Australian Industry and Defence Network

A decade of dedication: Championing inclusive education in the Solomon Islands - ReliefWebA decade of dedication: Championing inclusive education in the Solomon Islands  ReliefWeb

The Guadalcanal Campaign: US Returns to Recover - pacom.milThe Guadalcanal Campaign: US Returns to Recover  pacom.mil

Women’s political representation in Solomon Islands - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreWomen’s political representation in Solomon Islands  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

First-of-its-kind Solomon Islands case seeks over $USD40 million for oil spill damage - Law Society JournalFirst-of-its-kind Solomon Islands case seeks over $USD40 million for oil spill damage  Law Society Journal

UK and Mines Ministry launch support for independent energy regulator in Solomon Islands - GOV.UKUK and Mines Ministry launch support for independent energy regulator in Solomon Islands  GOV.UK

Sobehatunga Forest Rangers Saving the Solomon Islands - One Tree at a Time through the MCC-Solomon Islands Threshold Program - Millennium Challenge Corporation (.gov)Sobehatunga Forest Rangers Saving the Solomon Islands - One Tree at a Time through the MCC-Solomon Islands Threshold Program  Millennium Challenge Corporation (.gov)

New UK High Commissioner to Solomon Islands presents credentials - GOV.UKNew UK High Commissioner to Solomon Islands presents credentials  GOV.UK

Solomon Islands earn emphatic victory over American Samoa - Oceania Football ConfederationSolomon Islands earn emphatic victory over American Samoa  Oceania Football Confederation

Daughter of Solomon Islands returns home triumphant - The University of AucklandDaughter of Solomon Islands returns home triumphant  The University of Auckland

UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative meet with Solomon Islands Prime Minister to Strengthen Cooperation - United Nations Development ProgrammeUN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative meet with Solomon Islands Prime Minister to Strengthen Cooperation  United Nations Development Programme

OFC and Solomon Islands look to the future of women’s futsal in the Pacific. - Oceania Football ConfederationOFC and Solomon Islands look to the future of women’s futsal in the Pacific.  Oceania Football Confederation