Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands students in Taiwan worry for future
A student rights group in Solomon Islands says the government's ignored those studying in Taiwan when it moved to cut ties with the country.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 19 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
US VP Pence calls off meeting with Solomons' leader
After breaking with Taiwan against US advice, the US Vice President has cancelled a meeting the Solomon Islands Prime Minister.
Solomon Islands yet to confirm China as partner
Solomon Islands is yet to confirm China as a diplomatic ally after ties with Taiwan ended on Monday. Audio
Vanuatu and Solomons raise Papua at UN rights council
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have raised the issue of human rights abuses against West Papuans at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 18 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands yet to confirm China as partner
Solomon Islands is yet to confirm China as a diplomatic ally, after ties with Taiwan ended on Monday. Audio
Taiwan condemns Solomons' China switch
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen says she "regrets and strongly condemns" the Solomon Islands' decision to establish diplomatic relations with China.
Taiwan cuts diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands
Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific. Audio
Taiwan cuts ties with Solomon Islands, accuses China of 'dollar diplomacy'
Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific.
Solomon Islands taskforce calls for govt to swap Taiwan for China
A Solomon Islands diplomatic taskforce has recommended severing ties with Taiwan in favour of China, as the government inches closer to a decision.
Solomons PM tries to clarify 'useless' Taiwan comment
Solomon Islands prime minster Manaseh Sogavare has sought to clarify a comment he made on an Australian podcast that Taiwan is "completely useless".
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 17 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
US ambassador warns Solomon Islands against China ties
The US Ambassador to Solomon Islands has warned the country would face challenges if it severs ties with Taiwan in favour of China.
Solomons' MPs seek public's views on Taiwan link
A parliamentary committee in Solomon Islands is calling for written submissions on the government's proposal to sever ties with Taiwan.
Solomons patrol boat decommissioned after 31 years of service
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is holding a ceremony this afternoon to farewell the Patrol Boat Lata which has been in service for more than 30 years in the country.