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
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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

Solomon Islands validates its first National Employment Policy - ILOSolomon Islands validates its first National Employment Policy  ILO

‘Alive since Napolean’: Solomon Islands may have the largest underwater living creature ever seen - Business Today‘Alive since Napolean’: Solomon Islands may have the largest underwater living creature ever seen  Business Today

Malaita - BritannicaMalaita  Britannica

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

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

Beyond Awesome: The Solomon Islands' SeaSistas - ABC NewsBeyond Awesome: The Solomon Islands' SeaSistas  ABC News

Solomon Islands moves to improve Legal Acquisition Findings for international wildlife trade - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)Solomon Islands moves to improve Legal Acquisition Findings for international wildlife trade  Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

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

How Solomon Islands’ Donor-Funded Water Plant Became a Costly Failure - OCCRPHow Solomon Islands’ Donor-Funded Water Plant Became a Costly Failure  OCCRP

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

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

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

Solomon Islands - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateSolomon Islands  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Grant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital” - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanGrant Assistance to Solomon Islands: Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital”  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

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

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

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

World’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands - BBC.comWorld’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands  BBC.com

Solomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum 2024 - World Bank GroupSolomon Islands Country Economic Memorandum 2024  World Bank Group

World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands - Voice of AmericaWorld’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands  Voice of America

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

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

In photos: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands - Voice of AmericaIn photos: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands  Voice of America

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

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: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains - WFPSolomon Islands: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response through optimised Supply Chains  WFP

Tiga Sport strike first in OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 in Solomon Islands - Oceania Football ConfederationTiga Sport strike first in OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 in Solomon Islands  Oceania Football Confederation

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

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

Erasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership - The DiplomatErasing Taiwan: Implications of a Growing China-Solomon Islands Partnership  The Diplomat

U.S. to nominate Resident Ambassador to SI - Solomon StarU.S. to nominate Resident Ambassador to SI  Solomon Star

National Security Strategy Launched - Solomon Times OnlineNational Security Strategy Launched  Solomon Times Online

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

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

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

Australian government funded solar hybrid systems to power Solomon Island facilities - pv magazine AustraliaAustralian government funded solar hybrid systems to power Solomon Island facilities  pv magazine Australia

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

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

Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands - The Associated PressAustralia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands  The Associated Press

The case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands - The InterpreterThe case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands  The Interpreter

Commonwealth of Learning president commended - Solomon StarCommonwealth of Learning president commended  Solomon Star

The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On - The DiplomatThe Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On  The Diplomat

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

SI top footballers settling down in Adelaide - Solomon StarSI top footballers settling down in Adelaide  Solomon Star

Solomon Islands’ New Digital Payment System to Increase Access to Banking, Support Economy - International Finance Corporation (IFC)Solomon Islands’ New Digital Payment System to Increase Access to Banking, Support Economy  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The South Pacific Is the New Frontline in the Rivalry with China - War On The RocksThe South Pacific Is the New Frontline in the Rivalry with China  War On The Rocks

Sunk costs: Pacific shipwrecks and the urgent call for the Nairobi Convention - The InterpreterSunk costs: Pacific shipwrecks and the urgent call for the Nairobi Convention  The Interpreter

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

Solomon Islands to beat climate shocks through climate-smart actions - UNICEFSolomon Islands to beat climate shocks through climate-smart actions  UNICEF

Solomon Islands landowners file for compensation over 300-tonne oil spill near world heritage site - ABC NewsSolomon Islands landowners file for compensation over 300-tonne oil spill near world heritage site  ABC News

State of the Media: Solomon Islands, 2025 - ABC NewsState of the Media: Solomon Islands, 2025  ABC News

The Kids are Alright: The Importance of Youth Representation in Solomon Islands Democracy - UNDPThe Kids are Alright: The Importance of Youth Representation in Solomon Islands Democracy  UNDP

Solomon Islands commemorates International Day of Democracy marking 46 years of democracy for the people, by the people - UNDPSolomon Islands commemorates International Day of Democracy marking 46 years of democracy for the people, by the people  UNDP

Tupapa FC of Cook Islands bound for Honiara - Solomon StarTupapa FC of Cook Islands bound for Honiara  Solomon Star

Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies - The Associated PressSolomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for US and its Pacific allies  The Associated Press

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

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

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

National Geographic scientists discover 'world's largest' coral on expedition to Solomon Islands - ABC NewsNational Geographic scientists discover 'world's largest' coral on expedition to Solomon Islands  ABC News

Logging in Solomon Islands sees women 'sold' into relationships with foreign workers - ABC NewsLogging in Solomon Islands sees women 'sold' into relationships with foreign workers  ABC News

Australia, China seek bigger ties with Solomon Islands - Reuters.comAustralia, China seek bigger ties with Solomon Islands  Reuters.com

Australia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands - ABC NewsAustralia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands  ABC News

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

Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government - Reuters.comSolomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government  Reuters.com

Rapid Assessment on the Situation of Children Working and Living on the Streets in Solomon Islands - UNICEFRapid Assessment on the Situation of Children Working and Living on the Streets in Solomon Islands  UNICEF

Solomon Islands enters a new era with a new PM and a visible desire for change | Georgina Kekea and Anouk Ride - The GuardianSolomon Islands enters a new era with a new PM and a visible desire for change | Georgina Kekea and Anouk Ride  The Guardian

Scientists discover world's largest coral colony: Watch as divers explore its wonder - USA TODAYScientists discover world's largest coral colony: Watch as divers explore its wonder  USA TODAY

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 chooses China-friendly ex-diplomat Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister - The GuardianSolomon Islands chooses China-friendly ex-diplomat Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister  The Guardian

Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister - The DiplomatJeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister  The Diplomat

Assoc Prof Jacqui Horan Trains Solomon Islands’ Prosecutors - Monash UniversityAssoc Prof Jacqui Horan Trains Solomon Islands’ Prosecutors  Monash University

Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China? - The ConversationWill Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China?  The Conversation

Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister - Reuters.comSolomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister  Reuters.com

The Guadalcanal Campaign: US Returns to Recover - Pacific CommandThe Guadalcanal Campaign: US Returns to Recover  Pacific Command

Miss Pacific Islands pageant judge not allowed to leave Solomon Islands after alleged voting controversy - ABC NewsMiss Pacific Islands pageant judge not allowed to leave Solomon Islands after alleged voting controversy  ABC News

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

Coaches and captains face the media ahead of OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 kick off in Solomon Islands this weekend - Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationCoaches and captains face the media ahead of OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 kick off in Solomon Islands this weekend  Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

Jeremiah Manele: Pro-China candidate wins Solomon Islands PM vote - BBC.comJeremiah Manele: Pro-China candidate wins Solomon Islands PM vote  BBC.com

Solomon Islands tells Australia it will review security - Reuters.comSolomon Islands tells Australia it will review security  Reuters.com

Prime Minister Launches Revised National Anti-Corruption Strategy for Solomon Islands - UNDPPrime Minister Launches Revised National Anti-Corruption Strategy for Solomon Islands  UNDP

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

Vote of No Confidence to take place in Solomon Islands tomorrow - ABC NewsVote of No Confidence to take place in Solomon Islands tomorrow  ABC News

What to expect from the Solomon Islands’ new prime minister on China, the West, and more - Atlantic CouncilWhat to expect from the Solomon Islands’ new prime minister on China, the West, and more  Atlantic Council

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

Sailing to the remote islands of Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea - Yachting WorldSailing to the remote islands of Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea  Yachting World

In the Solomon Islands, many rivers to cross - World Health OrganizationIn the Solomon Islands, many rivers to cross  World Health Organization

UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative meet with Solomon Islands Prime Minister to Strengthen Cooperation - UNDPUN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative meet with Solomon Islands Prime Minister to Strengthen Cooperation  UNDP

Solomon Islands - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateSolomon Islands  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

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

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

More than 200 unexploded second world war shells found near Solomon Islands school - The GuardianMore than 200 unexploded second world war shells found near Solomon Islands school  The Guardian

Solomon Islands and the China Switch: Big Politics in Small Places - The DiplomatSolomon Islands and the China Switch: Big Politics in Small Places  The Diplomat

Women’s political representation in Solomon Islands - devpolicy.orgWomen’s political representation in Solomon Islands  devpolicy.org

Global Fund Grants Solomon Islands US$8 Million to Combat Tuberculosis and Malaria - UNDPGlobal Fund Grants Solomon Islands US$8 Million to Combat Tuberculosis and Malaria  UNDP

Can Solomon Islands’ new prime minister really be friends to all? - The InterpreterCan Solomon Islands’ new prime minister really be friends to all?  The Interpreter

How Solomon Islands’ water plant became an aid failure: part 1 - devpolicy.orgHow Solomon Islands’ water plant became an aid failure: part 1  devpolicy.org

Hollywood star Leonardo di Caprio visits Solomon Islands - ABC NewsHollywood star Leonardo di Caprio visits Solomon Islands  ABC News