Solomon Islands
Schools allowed to close as no-confidence vote looms in Solomon Islands
Education permanent secretary Dr Franco Rodie said such situations are unpredictable, so it is safer for students to remain at home. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 5 May 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands police step up security ahead of no-confidence vote
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele's administration is hanging by a thread after 10 MPs resigned from his Government of National Unity.
Solomon Islands parliament adjourned until next week
The Solomon Islands parliament is adjourned until next Tuesday when a motion of no confidence against the prime minister will be debated. Audio
'I will not step down'
Jeremiah Manele has bought himself a little more time after the Solomon Islands parliament was adjourned until 6 May for a no-confidence vote against his government.
Systemic issues in Sol Islands 2024 election process
New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist. Audio
Solomons PM to face motion of no confidence next week
A motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele has been submitted to parliament.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 28 April 2025* (+4 dB)
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands' citizenship by investment: 'A long way to go'
The government has clarified that the proposed citizenship by investment program will "never be commercialised in a manner that compromises sovereignty".
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 25 April 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 24 April 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands election process under spotlight
New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist.
Solomon Islands considers sending health workers to Cook Islands
A potential labour mobility scheme with the Cook Islands could see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors employed in the New Zealand realm country.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 22 April 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio