Solomon Islands
Sogavare adamant security deal with China won't undermine regional security
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.
China and Solomon Islands sign security pact
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.
Solomons govt confirms China security request, condemns misinformation
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' government has confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Honiara requested security personnel be allowed into the country from Beijing during violent anti-government riots in November last year.
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
'Not in national interest' says Solomon's opposition leader
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' opposition party says the Government's proposed security cooperation agreement with China reflects its careless attitude.
China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
A draft security cooperation agreement, between China and Solomon Islands, has been leaked on social media.
Solomon Islands make winning start as Vanuatu footballers test positive for Covid-19
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying tournament in Qatar this morning but Vanuatu's participation is in doubt after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
First cases in Solomons confirmed as Delta variant
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Health authorities in Solomon Islands say the variant of Covid-19 they appear to be dealing with in the country is Delta.
Solomons reports three more Covid-19 deaths and 303 new cases
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Health authorities in Solomon Islands have reported three more Covid-19 deaths and 303 new cases of the virus.
Covid-19: Three more deaths in Solomons
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Three more people have died of Covid-19 in Solomon Islands raising the national tally to five.
Covid numbers soar in Solomons
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands reported 48 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday.
Second body found, memorial service held for victims of Solomons boating tragedy
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The body of a child has been found in Solomon Islands and police say he's one of nine children who went missing at sea on New Year's Day.
Body found in search for missing 14 in Solomons
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Police and maritime officials in the Solomon Islands have found the body of a woman they believe is one of 14 people missing at sea since New Year's Day.
Solomon Islands: Emergency supplies arrive for families
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
More than 150 households, including businesses, in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara will receive emergency supplies, three weeks after riots rocked the Pacific island nation.
Solomons police investigating armed threat on the capital
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands say they are investigating reports of an armed group threatening an armed attack on the capital Honiara.
Solomon Islands: Sogavare defeats no confidence motion
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has defeated a motion of no confidence by 32 votes to 15 with two abstentions.
Eleven NZ police bound for tense Solomons capital
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Eleven New Zealand police personnel will deploy tomorrow for Solomon Islands in response to major unrest in the capital Honiara.
Pacific police chiefs vow to help troubled Solomons
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Police chiefs around the Pacific say community engagements through policing is key to restoring peace in the Solomon Islands.
Solomons govt warns instigators are planning more unrest
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands government has warned that instigators are planning what it calls "another evil plan" to decimate the whole of Honiara.
International community monitoring situation in Solomon Islands
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
With no plans to evacuate their citizens from Honiara, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in the Solomon Islands following a week of political unrest.
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