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Solomon Islands ousts official critical of close relations with China

A vocal critic of China and leader of the most populous province in the Solomon Islands has been removed from office after a no-confidence vote by the provincial legislature on Tuesday, Australian state broadcaster ABC reported.

Reuters

Meet Solo, the 2023 Pacific Games mascots raising awareness for endangered turtle species

Solomon Islands boast the largest turtle nesting grounds in the Pacific, with sea turtles intrinsic to the archipelago's culture. However, three species are now endangered, two critically so.

ABC News

‘Symbol of renewal’: US reopens Solomon Islands embassy

The US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence in the region.

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U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands, Blinken says

The United States has opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence as it seeks to boost diplomatic relations in the Pacific as a counter to China.

Reuters

US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China

The United States has opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific

The Independent UK

Pacific Islands fear brain drain from Australia job scheme

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

Al Jazeera

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April.

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Australia and Papua New Guinea pledge new security pact saying interests are ‘intertwined’

In contrast with security deal between China and Solomon Islands, the Australia-PNG agreement will be ‘public and transparent’, prime ministers vow

The Guardian - AU

Coalition must listen ‘carefully to Pacific island nations’, Simon Birmingham says before bipartisan tour

Statement comes despite torrid debates during election campaign over policies towards China and its security deal with Solomon Islands

The Guardian - AU

'Quite some time' after the Solomon Islands' earthquake, Savina was still waiting for information

A disability advocate calls for greater support in emergencies and natural disasters after a powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits Solomon Islands.

ABC News

China holds policing discussion with officials of Pacific island nations

China said it held a video meeting to discuss police cooperation with several Pacific island nations on Tuesday, with at least two nations telling Reuters their ministers and police commissioners were unavailable to attend.

Reuters

Labour schemes drawing nurses from across Pacific to lower-qualified aged care jobs in Australia, New Zealand

An exodus of over-qualified Pacific Island nurses who are taking up aged care jobs in countries such as Australia has experts concerned the "brain drain" is leaving critical gaps in the region's healthcare systems.

ABC News

Solomon Islands: Buildings damaged and power lost after earthquake hits

A tsunami warning was briefly issued after the 7.0 quake struck the south-west coast on Tuesday afternoon

Evening Standard

The Loop: First Nauru refugees resettled in New Zealand, earthquake hits Solomon Islands as search for survivors continues in Indonesia

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The Independent UK

Strong quake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck near the Solomon Islands but there are no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries

AAP

Solomons quake smashes Australian building

The Australian government is trying to confirm whether any citizens were hurt during an earthquake in the Solomon Islands, but say officials are safe.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands shaken by huge earthquake, tsunami alert eased

The first 7.0 quake was followed by a second large tremor, cutting power in the capital and disrupting radio broadcasts.

The Independent UK

Powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Solomon Islands, triggering tsunami warning

‘People are advised to move to higher ground now’

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Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake

Authorities in the Solomon Islands said no tsunami warning would be issued after two powerful earthquakes struck on Tuesday, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls and triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.

Bangkok Post

7.0 quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami warning

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, with eyewitnesses reporting violent shaking that hurled televisions and other items to the ground.

Reuters

People urged to move to high ground after quake near Solomon Islands

People are advised to move to higher ground immediately, said a spokesperson for the Solomon Islands' prime minister after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the region near the islands.

Daily Mirror

Solomon Islands earthquake: Tsunami threat declared after huge 7.3 magnitude tremor

A massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific, rocking the Solomon Islands close by and sparking fears of a tsunami with hazardous waves possible, up to a metre higher than normal

ABC News

AFP confirms it received budget funding to set up a new Solomon Islands police training centre

The Australian Federal Police confirms the government allocated money in the budget to set up a new police training centre in the Pacific Island country and to ensure Australian officers remain there until the Pacific Games.

The Guardian - AU

China and Australia must not turn Solomon Islands into a gun state again

There are many things we need more than high-powered weapons – and we remember what happened last time police lost control of their guns

AAP

Australia focuses on Solomons relationship

The Australian government will focus on building a strong relationship with the Solomon Islands, rather than being distracted by China's interactions.

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