Solomon Islands Opposition Leader accuses AFP of renting property from MP government for inflated price
The Australian Federal Police has become engulfed in a political furore in Solomon Islands after the country’s Opposition Leader accused…
Marise Payne meets with Solomon Islands for first time since Pacific nation signed security pact with China
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met with her Solomon Islands counterpart for the first time since the Pacific nation signed…
Does China’s security pact with Solomon Islands really matter to Australia’s Pacific Islands voters?
China’s security pact with Solomon Islands did not come as a surprise to Stella Robinson. The Papua New Guinean-born Australian,…
Leaked documents reveal Chinese company’s aviation plans for Solomon Islands to become a ‘regional hub’
One of China’s largest defense and aerospace companies promised to upgrade almost three dozen airstrips in Solomon Islands as part…
China dismisses speculation about plans for Solomon Islands military base
Beijing has dismissed speculation it intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with…
US warns against allowing Chinese military base in Solomon Islands, promises to fast-track reopening an embassy
One of Joe Biden’s top advisers has urged Solomon Islands not to allow a Chinese military base in the country,…
Solomon Islands police show off fake guns given to them by Chinese government after ‘secret’ delivery
Solomon Islands police have published pictures of their officers brandishing replica assault rifles donated by the Chinese government as they…
Calls for clarity over China’s shipment of ‘replica guns’ to Solomon Islands after Honiara riots
A surreal controversy has erupted in Solomon Islands after the Chinese Embassy allegedly shipped several crates holding replica firearms into…
Solomon Islands accepts Chinese offer of help from riot police
Chinese police officers and equipment will soon be sent to the Solomon Islands to help alleviate months of civil unrest,…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister defends arrival of Australian troops despite criticism of their presence
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended calling on Australian police and army troops for help, saying without them…