Solomon Islands

"We're very aware of what the Chinese government's ambitions are in the Pacific,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

The United States must do more than “be visible” in Solomon Islands; it must actually make a difference in people’s lives.

If we want Solomon Islanders to have a safe future, our people must embrace vaccinations everywhere, on all islands, from the coast to the mountains and the valleys.

The Pacific nations of Kiribati, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands are facing their first significant outbreaks of COVID-19.

The hosts discuss the late-2021 violence in the Solomon Islands and the U.S.-hosted Summit for Democracy.

The Pacific Islands have not been overlooked by the White House, although the region’s democracies face challenges, too.

The protests began on Wednesday, when hundreds of protestors marched on the parliamentary precinct in the capital Honiara.

A recent report illustrates that the people of the Pacific believe corruption is a massive problem for both them and their governments.

The ban, agreed upon by the Cabinet, hasn’t come into effect yet but the plan has drawn sharp criticism. 

The proposal follows a wave of online criticism of the Sogavare government, from its COVID-19 stimulus rollout to its relationship with China.

The $25 million in aid to Malaita has sparked concerns that Washington is aid for geopolitical gain vis-a-vis China.