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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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)

US warns its citizens against tsunami threats in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; ‘Be prepared to…’ - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesUS warns its citizens against tsunami threats in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; ‘Be prepared to…’ - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

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

Tsunami warnings are triggering mass evacuations across the Pacific – even though the waves look small. Here’s why - The ConversationTsunami warnings are triggering mass evacuations across the Pacific – even though the waves look small. Here’s why  The Conversation

‘I couldn’t watch the forests vanish’: the man restoring Solomon Islands’ vital mangroves - theguardian.com‘I couldn’t watch the forests vanish’: the man restoring Solomon Islands’ vital mangroves  theguardian.com

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

Solomon Islands edge past American Samoa in Group B opener - Oceania Football ConfederationSolomon Islands edge past American Samoa in Group B opener  Oceania Football Confederation

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

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

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

Shipments of nickel ore from the Solomon Islands - gard.noShipments of nickel ore from the Solomon Islands  gard.no

Strengthening Fiscal Data Governance in Solomon Islands - International Monetary FundStrengthening Fiscal Data Governance in Solomon Islands  International Monetary Fund

TSUNAMI ALERT ADVISORY - Solomon Star NewsTSUNAMI ALERT ADVISORY  Solomon Star News

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

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

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)

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

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)

Solomon Island VAT implementation - vatcalc.comSolomon Island VAT implementation  vatcalc.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

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

SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW ZEALAND STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW ZEALAND STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

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

Solomon Islands: Parliamentarian forced to leave international advocacy group as politicians face trial for anti-China protests - Civicus MonitorSolomon Islands: Parliamentarian forced to leave international advocacy group as politicians face trial for anti-China protests  Civicus Monitor

Solomon Islands - General DebateSolomon Islands  General Debate

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele welcomed to Parliament with guard of honour - NZ HeraldSolomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele welcomed to Parliament with guard of honour  NZ Herald

Underwater Archaeologists Capture Photos of Japanese Warship That Hasn't Been Seen Since It Sank During World War II - Smithsonian MagazineUnderwater Archaeologists Capture Photos of Japanese Warship That Hasn't Been Seen Since It Sank During World War II  Smithsonian Magazine

When someone dies in Solomon Islands - GOV.UKWhen someone dies in Solomon Islands  GOV.UK

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

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

'Narco sub' found abandoned near Solomon Islands - Yahoo Home'Narco sub' found abandoned near Solomon Islands  Yahoo Home

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

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

Using the One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Solomon Islands - World Health Organization (WHO)Using the One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Solomon Islands  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)

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

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

ADB, Solomon Islands Sign $30 Million Loan to Improve Fiscal Sustainability, Climate Change Resilience - Asian Development BankADB, Solomon Islands Sign $30 Million Loan to Improve Fiscal Sustainability, Climate Change Resilience  Asian Development Bank

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

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

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

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

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 landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill - theguardian.comSolomon Islands landowners seek compensation over catastrophic oil spill  theguardian.com

PRIME MINISTER MANELE ACCORDED CEREMONIAL WELCOME AT NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)PRIME MINISTER MANELE ACCORDED CEREMONIAL WELCOME AT NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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)

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

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

Athletes from as far as Kiribati and Solomon Islands participating in Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship - FijivillageAthletes from as far as Kiribati and Solomon Islands participating in Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship  Fijivillage

PRIME MINISTER MANELE MEETS SOLOMON ISLANDS DIASPORA IN AUCKLAND - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)PRIME MINISTER MANELE MEETS SOLOMON ISLANDS DIASPORA IN AUCKLAND  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

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

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

World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands - theguardian.comWorld’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands  theguardian.com

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

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

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)

Lost WWII Japanese warship Teruzuki discovered in Solomon Islands - DIVE MagazineLost WWII Japanese warship Teruzuki discovered in Solomon Islands  DIVE Magazine

22 years after RAMSI, Solomon Islands social, political fractures persist - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site22 years after RAMSI, Solomon Islands social, political fractures persist  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Gastronomy tourism-a big opportunity for rural people in Solomon Islands - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)Gastronomy tourism-a big opportunity for rural people in Solomon Islands  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

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

Tsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and Russia's islands after massive earthquake - SBS AustraliaTsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and Russia's islands after massive earthquake  SBS Australia

Solomon Islands PM concludes visit to NZ, strengthens education and fisheries alliance - Pacific Media NetworkSolomon Islands PM concludes visit to NZ, strengthens education and fisheries alliance  Pacific Media Network

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

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

Solomon Islands PM Manele visiting New Zealand this week - RNZSolomon Islands PM Manele visiting New Zealand this week  RNZ

Australia supports Small Malaita communities - Solomon Star NewsAustralia supports Small Malaita communities  Solomon Star News

Delivering rapid, coordinated services to survivors of violence in the Solomon Islands - UN Women Asia and the PacificDelivering rapid, coordinated services to survivors of violence in the Solomon Islands  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

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

Legal expert criticises electoral reforms as govt defends fairness - Pacific Media NetworkLegal expert criticises electoral reforms as govt defends fairness  Pacific Media Network

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

‘Iumi Gro Business Accelerator’ to empower entrepreneurs - Solomon Star News‘Iumi Gro Business Accelerator’ to empower entrepreneurs  Solomon Star News

Melanesian showdown: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands set for historic OFC Women’s Nations Cup final - Oceania Football ConfederationMelanesian showdown: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands set for historic OFC Women’s Nations Cup final  Oceania Football Confederation

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

Civil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development - UNDPCivil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development  UNDP

No-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda - Islands BusinessNo-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda  Islands Business

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

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

Commitment to SDG reiterated at top political forum - Solomon Star NewsCommitment to SDG reiterated at top political forum  Solomon Star News

Evaluation of the Niue-Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Pilot - Solomon Star NewsEvaluation of the Niue-Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Pilot  Solomon Star News

Solomon Islands Launches Updated Guide to Corruption Offences - UNDPSolomon Islands Launches Updated Guide to Corruption Offences  UNDP

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

'Dolphin hunt' continues on this island, as debate rages over ancient practice - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Dolphin hunt' continues on this island, as debate rages over ancient practice  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Australia to provide $20 million package to Solomon Islands for key forum - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia to provide $20 million package to Solomon Islands for key forum  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

China accused of pressuring Solomon Islands minister to quit IPAC - Focus TaiwanChina accused of pressuring Solomon Islands minister to quit IPAC  Focus Taiwan

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

Researchers from UNH travel to map ocean floor, find shipwrecks around Solomon Islands - WMURResearchers from UNH travel to map ocean floor, find shipwrecks around Solomon Islands  WMUR

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

Solomon Islands topple Tonga to advance to Women’s Nations Cup semi-finals - Oceania Football ConfederationSolomon Islands topple Tonga to advance to Women’s Nations Cup semi-finals  Oceania Football Confederation

HOME COMING MATCH - Solomon Star NewsHOME COMING MATCH  Solomon Star News

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

Solomon Islands Launch Weather and Climate Resilience Project to Strengthen National Preparedness - UNDPSolomon Islands Launch Weather and Climate Resilience Project to Strengthen National Preparedness  UNDP

Canberra students enjoy an ‘incredible’ visit to Honiara - Solomon Star NewsCanberra students enjoy an ‘incredible’ visit to Honiara  Solomon Star News

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