The Latest Breaking News from Solomons

Solomon Islands PM pledges 'reset' with Australia

After being elected on a promise of change, Solomon Islands' prime minister has signalled reversing his predecessors' pro-China stance on a visit to Canberra.

AAP · Jun 2

China critic Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands prime minister

Wale won a parliamentary ballot 26 votes to 22 and as PM is expected to strengthen ties with traditional allies Australia and the United States

The Guardian - AU · May 15

Pacific media face reckoning after US aid cuts

Pacific media outlets In-depth Solomons and Inside PNG face existential threats, while Benar News has already gone under, as America withdraws from the region.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

China Says AUKUS Risks Nuclear Proliferation In Pacific

China's foreign minister on Saturday accused Western powers in the AUKUS security pact of provoking division and risking nuclear proliferation in the South Pacific.

International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on 'law enforcement and security matters'

The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on law enforcement and security matters in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island's traditional partners

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Boosting Solomons ties ‘crucial’ for Pacific prosperity

Tim Ayres will use a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

Boosting Solomons ties 'crucial' for Pacific prosperity

Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres has used a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomon Islands.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Solomon Islands electricity most expensive in the world, but its government says hydro energy is coming

Solomon Islands has the world's most expensive electricity and one leader says it's keeping them "in the Dark Ages".

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Solomons gun gift more than bullets: Libs

Simon Birmingham says the provision of weapons to the Solomon Islands must include assistance to build its police into a professional and capable force.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

Solomon Islands tells Pacific islands it won't sign White House summit declaration -note

The Solomon Islands has told Pacific nations invited to a White House meeting with President Joe Biden it won't sign the summit declaration, according to a note seen by Reuters, prompting concern over the islands' ties to China.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022