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Manele's Solomon Islands government on life support

More than half of Jeremiah Manele's cabinet has resigned in Solomon Islands, triggering a political crisis.

AAP · Mar 16

‘Hard to say who’s winning’: China and Australia battle for influence in Solomon Islands policing

Beijing and Canberra have adopted different strategies to support policing in the Pacific nation and observers are split on which is proving more effective

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

The scientist who helped win the fight to protect a sacred piece of the Pacific

Respected ocean expert Katy Soapi continues to advocate to protect Tetepare, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025

Pacific Islands Forum: climate crisis tops agenda as China exclusion casts shadow over leaders meeting

Pacific Islands Forum 2025 faces bumpy start with China, the US and Taiwan uninvited from discussions, as Pacific leaders gather in Solomon Islands

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle

Exclusive: Prime minister Feletei Teo says Tuvalu may withdraw from crucial meeting after key countries such as Taiwan were barred from attending

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

Solomon Islands Says China Not Influencing Diplomatic Decisions

Solomon Islands defended its move to bar some partners from an influential summit of South Pacific leaders, brushing aside claims on Thursday of a looming split or that China is influencing its decisions.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2025

Australia offers fresh Solomons aid ahead of PIF Summit

Pacific Island Minister Pat Conroy is wrapping up a three-nation tour this week by offering $18m of aid to Solomon Islands.

AAP · Jun 26, 2025

Land squeeze threatens climate-exposed islanders

Climate change-fuelled sea level rise and extreme weather events are encroaching on island communities and forcing repeat displacement.

AAP · May 13, 2025

China blamed for Solomon Islands minister’s exit from group critical of Beijing

Daniel Waneoroa said he was stepping down from his role as one of the co-chairs of IPAC to contribute to national political stability

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025