Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands on constitutional brink as no-confidence motion against PM Manele readies for Parliament floor test
Parliamentary realignment has sparked a constitutional impasse as a no-confidence motion nears its test of who truly commands the floor. Allegations of inducements and shifting loyalties thrust governance legitimacy into the spotlight, leaving the government’s fate uncertain.
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Luxon Says No Immediate Fuel Disruption Risk for Pacific Islands Forum Travel, Contingency Plans in Place
Fuel pressures loom over travel to a major Pacific gathering, but New Zealand says there’s no immediate risk. Still, with August a long way off, officials are sharpening contingency plans and leaning on regional cooperation to keep the forum on track if conditions shift.
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China Expands Embedded Police Presence Across Pacific Islands, Redrawing Regional Security Dynamics
China’s policing footprint in the Pacific is expanding from training to on-the-ground collaboration, signaling a shift in regional security dynamics. As Pacific nations balance external help with sovereignty concerns, the policing landscape promises to keep evolving in surprising ways.
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Auvray hails Solomon Islands crowds and schoolchildren as Bula FC heads to Fiji for OFC Pro League
Kyle Auvray says Bula FC’s Solomon Islands stint left a lasting impression, sparked by roaring fans and the warm embrace of schoolchildren. Back in Fiji, the squad carries renewed purpose and a renewed bond with grassroots support as they prepare for the next chapter.
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Solomon Islands to Deploy Eight RSIPF Officers to UN Mission in South Sudan in March, Marking Return to Peacekeeping
Eight RSIPF officers are headed to a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, marking the Solomon Islands’ return to international policing after 2016–2018 deployments. The move comes after Australian-led pre-deployment training and broad multi‑agency planning, signaling a renewed commitment to multilateral security efforts. The assignment promises hands-on community policing and capacity-building experience abroad, with potential…
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Solomon Islands central bank warns of higher fuel and electricity costs as global oil shock bites
Global oil markets stay under pressure amid ongoing regional tensions, hinting at rising fuel and power costs. The Solomon Islands’ central bank warns households and businesses to brace for higher energy bills, with impacts likely starting mid-2026. With most fuels imported, energy costs could ripple through transport and electricity, tightening already stretched budgets.