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

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Green Energy for Education and Skills Training in the Solomon Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Green Energy for Education and Skills Training in the Solomon Islands”  fundsforNGOs

'Backyard Fireworks' Of WWII Bombs Still Litter Solomon Islands - Barron's'Backyard Fireworks' Of WWII Bombs Still Litter Solomon Islands  Barron's

'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

Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Addresses 80th Session of General Assembly Debate - UN MediaPrime Minister of Solomon Islands Addresses 80th Session of General Assembly Debate  UN Media

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

Pacific Island Countries - World BankPacific Island Countries  World Bank

‘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

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

No imported control: Pacific sovereignty demands legal and cultural grounding - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreNo imported control: Pacific sovereignty demands legal and cultural grounding  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

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

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

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

Journalists to bring back knowledge from Australia to newsrooms - Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationJournalists to bring back knowledge from Australia to newsrooms  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

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

Intelsat boosts global satellite services from the Solomon Islands to India - capacityglobal.comIntelsat boosts global satellite services from the Solomon Islands to India  capacityglobal.com

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Entrepreneurship Program for Pacific Youth in the Solomon Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar Entrepreneurship Program for Pacific Youth in the Solomon Islands”  fundsforNGOs

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

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Community Energy Access through Solar Mini-Grids in the Solomon Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Community Energy Access through Solar Mini-Grids in the Solomon Islands”  fundsforNGOs

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar-Powered Fisheries for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Solomon Islands” - fundsforNGOsA Sample Grant Proposal on “Solar-Powered Fisheries for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Solomon Islands”  fundsforNGOs

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

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

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

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)

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

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 - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

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

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

Restoring Dignity: Teachers in Solomon Islands are advocating for safe sanitation and clean water - UnicefRestoring Dignity: Teachers in Solomon Islands are advocating for safe sanitation and clean water  Unicef

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

High-flying Solomon Islands reach new heights with FIFA’s support - Solomon Star NewsHigh-flying Solomon Islands reach new heights with FIFA’s support  Solomon Star News

SI participants in the 2025 PNG Petroleum&Energy conference - Solomon Star NewsSI participants in the 2025 PNG Petroleum&Energy conference  Solomon Star News

Police investigate third narco sub discovery in Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPolice investigate third narco sub discovery in Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Bishop Rewis commends Solomon Islands’ warm hospitality - Solomon Star NewsBishop Rewis commends Solomon Islands’ warm hospitality  Solomon Star News

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

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

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

Mbokonavera 3 community receives waste disposal stations - Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationMbokonavera 3 community receives waste disposal stations  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Solomon Islands Prime Minister in New York - mofa.gov.aeAbdullah bin Zayed meets Solomon Islands Prime Minister in New York  mofa.gov.ae

Solomon Islands - Vision IASSolomon Islands  Vision IAS

'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands - Citizen Tribune'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands  Citizen Tribune

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

ORTHODOX BISHOP PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO PRIME MINISTER MANELE - Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationORTHODOX BISHOP PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO PRIME MINISTER MANELE  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

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

Wang Yi Meets with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Peter Shanel Agovaka - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Peter Shanel Agovaka  fmprc.gov.cn

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

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

Move to re-engage in police peacekeeping mission - Solomon Star NewsMove to re-engage in police peacekeeping mission  Solomon Star News

Another drug smuggling vessel washes up in Solomon Islands - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAnother drug smuggling vessel washes up in Solomon Islands  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands - Indiana Gazette Online'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands  Indiana Gazette Online

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

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

Drug smugglers transitting Pacific - Australian Broadcasting CorporationDrug smugglers transitting Pacific  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Liquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands - SkuldLiquefaction alert: Nickel ore in the Solomon Islands  Skuld

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)

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

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)

SI yet to recognise State of Palestine - Solomon Star NewsSI yet to recognise State of Palestine  Solomon Star News

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

Dream come true; lad set for world taekwondo debut - Solomon Star NewsDream come true; lad set for world taekwondo debut  Solomon Star News

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)

Cocoa, copra export earn SB$511m as agriculture sector surges - Solomon Star NewsCocoa, copra export earn SB$511m as agriculture sector surges  Solomon Star News

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

MAL Strengthens Public–Private Partnerships to Drive Agricultural Growth - Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationMAL Strengthens Public–Private Partnerships to Drive Agricultural Growth  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands - The Daily Gazette'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands  The Daily Gazette

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

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

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

Empowering Solomon Islands Market Vendor Leaders Through Hands-On Value Addition Training - UNDPEmpowering Solomon Islands Market Vendor Leaders Through Hands-On Value Addition Training  UNDP

'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands - yoursun.com'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands  yoursun.com

AMOS RD Project to Transform Weather Monitoring in Solomon Islands - UNDPAMOS RD Project to Transform Weather Monitoring in Solomon Islands  UNDP

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

Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands Hosts an Awarding Ceremony for 2025 Chinese Government Scholarship - mfa.gov.cnChinese Embassy in Solomon Islands Hosts an Awarding Ceremony for 2025 Chinese Government Scholarship  mfa.gov.cn

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 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

Anglican Churches in South Malaita Prepare for Major Diocesan Event - Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationAnglican Churches in South Malaita Prepare for Major Diocesan Event  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

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

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)

Taiwan Proves a Factor in Solomon Islands’ Withdrawal from IPAC - New Bloom MagazineTaiwan Proves a Factor in Solomon Islands’ Withdrawal from IPAC  New Bloom Magazine

UNDP Initiative in Solomon Islands Encourages Public Finance Innovation - UNDPUNDP Initiative in Solomon Islands Encourages Public Finance Innovation  UNDP

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)

Strengthening Triple Elimination and laboratory capacity in the Solomon Islands - The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityStrengthening Triple Elimination and laboratory capacity in the Solomon Islands  The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Geo-mapping for Financial Access and Climate Resilience: Insights from Solomon Islands - UNDPGeo-mapping for Financial Access and Climate Resilience: Insights from Solomon Islands  UNDP

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

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

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

Community consultation a success - Solomon Star NewsCommunity consultation a success  Solomon Star News

Solomon Islands, FSM Consider Labor Mobility Scheme - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSolomon Islands, FSM Consider Labor Mobility Scheme  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Solomons police investigate origins of third narco sub - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSolomons police investigate origins of third narco sub  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia’s SBD60M delivers road upgrades in Honiara - Solomon Star NewsAustralia’s SBD60M delivers road upgrades in Honiara  Solomon Star News

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

Chinese pressure is a part of Solomon Islands’ politics. Other Pacific countries should take note - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteChinese pressure is a part of Solomon Islands’ politics. Other Pacific countries should take note  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

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

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