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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Solomon Islands, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 216 stories have been published about Solomon Islands which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Solomon Islands, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 216 stories have been published about Solomon Islands which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Asia · Solomon IslandsA Japanese sailor was attacked Monday in the Solomon Islands during a World War II memorial service. The victim was stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors, receiving minor injuries. The Solomon Islands government was hosting the dawn service at Bloody Ridge as part of commemorations to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Guadalcanal.See the Story
Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service
52% Center coverage: 19 sources
Military · Solomon IslandsThe Solomon Islands is due to host the Pacific Games in November 2023. The government wants to extend parliament until after the Games. The United States and other Pacific nations have expressed concern over the Solomon Islands' security ties with China. A change to the constitution requires two-thirds of parliament to support it.See the Story
Solomon Islands government seeks to delay election to host games
Coverage: 8 sources
US & Canada · Solomon IslandsSolomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare appeared to have snubbed the ceremony, a claim his office later denied. Sherman was wounded during the Guadalcanal campaign, which was the Japanese army's first defeat of WWII. The pact with China has raised fears of a Chinese naval base being established within 2,000 kilometers of Australia's coast.See the Story
US official says Solomon Islands leader 'missed opportunity'
80% Center coverage: 5 sources
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Asia · HoniaraSenior government and military officials from Japan and the United States vow to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands. They gathered in the capital Honiara to mark the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal. The fierce battle between U.S. Marines and Imperial Japanese forces in 1942 spanned about six months. The Solomon Islands has been the center of increasing geopolitical competition in the Pacific.See the Story
Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
Asia · Solomon IslandsJapan's Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted its first joint drill with Solomon Islands maritime police. The drill came after concerns were raised by a deal signed in April between China and the Solomon Islands. The pact would reportedly allow the deployment of Chinese police, military and other armed personnel in the island nation.See the Story
Japan's MSDF, Solomon Islands hold 1st drill amid China tension
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Oceania · Solomon IslandsDefence Minister Peeni Henare and a 30-member Kiwi delegation are stranded in the Solomon Islands. A military plane which was supposed to fly them back to New Zealand broke down in Vanuatu. Henare led a delegation to Honiara for the 80th anniversary commemorations of the Guadalcanal battle. A Japanese military man was attacked by a local during a memorial service at Battle Ridge.See the Story
Defence minister stranded in Solomon Islands as Hercules breaks down
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Solomon Islands · Solomon IslandsThe Solomon Islands government is moving to sack and replace the board of the national broadcaster. It has dismissed claims it is going to take control of its editorial policies. Last month, the government removed the public broadcaster as a state-owned enterprise (SOE) Critics say the change has paved the way for tightening government control over SIBC's content.See the Story
Solomon Islands denies control over national broadcaster, but seeks to replace board
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Honiara · HoniaraCaroline Kennedy was in Honiara to mark the 80th anniversary of the battle of Guadalcanal. John F Kennedy narrowly escaped death when a Japanese destroyer ran over his patrol boat PT-109. He and his shipwrecked crew made it to a Japanese-controlled island. They were found by two Solomon Islanders, Eroni Kumana and Biuku Gasa.See the Story
Caroline Kennedy meets children of Solomon Islanders who saved JFK’s life
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Solomon Islands · Solomon IslandsSolomons PM Manasseh Sogavare has proposed changing the constitution to delay scheduled elections, officials confirmed yesterday. The proposal, obtained by Agence France-Presse, seeks to suspend the dissolution of the eleventh Parliament on December 31, meaning the general election would not happen until 2024 at the earliest. The Solomon Islands parliament is expected to discuss the constitutional changes on Sept. 5.See the Story
Solomons leader moves to delay vote, sparking fears
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
World · HoniaraTop diplomats have gathered in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of ...See the Story
Mourn and Grow Together: Dignitaries Commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Pacific Battle of Guadalcanal
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Solomon Islands · Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands has again been a focus of diplomatic efforts by Australia and the US. Australia will chip in around $17 million to help Solomon Islands host the 2023 Pacific Games as part of its efforts to counter the growing influence of Beijing in the region. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare failed to attend the commemoration of the Battle of Guadalcanal in Honiara.See the Story
Australia chips in $17 million to help Solomon Islands host Pacific Games
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
