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Solomon Islands votes to delay election as opposition cries foul

Bill that was passed changes the constitution to allow the next general election to be delayed from 2023 until 2024.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands set to vote on election delay despite opposition

The Solomon Islands parliament was expected to vote on Thursday on a bill to delay the next general election despite the objections of opposition party members who have accused Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of a "power grab".

Reuters

Penny Wong's diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence.

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Coalition accuses government of mishandling Solomon Islands election funding offer

The opposition says the government poorly handled the Solomon Islands election funding assistance offer, after Manasseh Sogavare said Australia's offer was designed to convince MPs to not push a national poll back to 2024.

ABC News

China 'very interested' in partnering with Timor-Leste on gas project, President José Ramos-Horta says

Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta reveals China is "very interested" in partnering with his government on a contentious gas project.

ABC News

Labor misstep on Solomons poll: Liberals

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government offering to fund elections for the Solomon Islands.

AAP

Solomon Islands rejects ‘inappropriate’ Australian election offer

Government accused Australia of interfering in domestic affairs by offering to fund the islands’ 2023 elections.

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Solomon Islands gov't says Australian election offer inappropriate

The Solomon Islands government said on Tuesday that the timing of an offer from Australia to fund its next election was inappropriate because a bill to delay the vote was already before the parliament.

Reuters

Australia says its navy can resume visits to Solomon Islands

Australia says its navy ships have been given clearance to resume visits to the Solomon Islands, which had last week announced a temporary block on all military vessels during a review of its approval processes

The Independent UK

Honiara reacts angrily after Australia offers to help fund Solomon Islands election amid moves to postpone the poll

The Solomon Islands government slams an Australian offer to fund national elections next year, calling it an "assault" on its democracy and an attempt at foreign interference.

ABC News

Solomon Islands' election postponement plans ensure global scrutiny will continue

There has been a flurry of international media and commentary attention on Solomon Islands in recent months. Since the news broke of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s intention to sign a security agreement with the People’s Republic of China, scrutiny of his every move and word has been intense.

The Conversation

Solomon Islands leader rejects poll offer

Australia has been accused of trying to wage "foreign interference" in the Solomon Islands after offering to fund an upcoming election.

AAP

McKim calls for Lowe to stand down – as it happened

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Managing the minefield of unexploded weapons

From Ukraine to the Pacific, mines and failed shells from wars past and present are a serious threat – and one aid worker says NZ can act as a 'force multiplier' for change.

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Solomon Islands PM says ban on foreign navy ships to be lifted "soon"

A snap ban on foreign military vessels docking in Solomon Islands is poised to be lifted, its leader told parliament Monday. The controversial issue could see the South Pacific nation become a pawn in a strategic tug-of-war between China and the United States. France, which shares a maritime border between…

ABC News

Solomon Islands says Australia, New Zealand exempt from navy ship moratorium despite China security pact

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says because Australia and New Zealand are part of the Solomon Islands International Assistance Force they do not have to adhere to the nation's ban on foreign vessels.

Reuters

Solomon Islands says Australia, NZ exempt from navy ship moratorium

Navy vessels from Australia and New Zealand will be exempt from a temporary ban on foreign ships entering the ports of the Solomon Islands, the Pacific island nation's prime minister told parliament on Monday.

ABC News

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare fast-tracks bill to amend constitution and delay elections

Manasseh Sogavare says the constitutional amendment will be debated in parliament next week, allowing him to dodge a parliamentary committee hearing where opposition MPs and civil society groups could weigh in on the bill.

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Reuters

Unpredictable Solomon Islands fuels U.S. concern as China's influence grows

(Corrects paragraph 17 to show Solomon Islands recognised Beijing, not Taiwan)

Newcastle Herald

Tim Owen tells conference of worsening security outlook as Solomon Islands controversy flares

Defence conference hears of deteriorating outlook

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands asks navies not to send ships pending review

The Solomon Islands' government has asked countries to not send naval vessels to the South Pacific nation until approval processes are overhauled

Reuters

Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia - defence minister Marles

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the Pacific islands after China struck a security pact with neighbouring Solomon Islands.

The Independent UK

Why has the Solomon Islands blocked foreign ships from entering its ports and is China behind it?

Moves comes after US Coast Guard and Royal Navy vessels refused entry

Reuters

Solomon Islands says all naval visits on hold as it revises process for port calls

The Solomon Islands government said it has asked all partner countries to put planned naval visits or patrols on hold until a revised process is in place for port visits.

ABC News

Navy ships temporarily not welcome in Solomon Islands ports, says Honiara

The Solomon Islands government puts a moratorium on all navy vessels entering its ports, saying it needs to review approval requirements and procedures.

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