Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare accuses Australia of interfering

Solomon Islands Prime Minister

In response to Australia’s offer to assist fund an election he controversially wants to delay, the prime minister of the Solomon Islands has accused it of interfering. Manasseh Sogavare wants to push back the vote, which is scheduled for mid-2023, by seven months. The recent deterioration in relations between the two nations is a result … Read more

Solomon Islands won’t allow Chinese military base and knows ‘Consequences’

Solomons Chinese Military

The Solomon Islands said it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said on Friday the draft agreement does not invite China to establish a military base. “Government is conscious of the security ramification of hosting … Read more