Solomon Islands

  • May 8, 2006
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: Problems will persist under new PM

Manasseh Sogavare was appointed as prime minister on May 4. His appointment ends a month of...

Solomon Islands
  • May 4, 2006
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: Sogavare takes over as PM

Manasseh Sogavare was elected prime minister today.

Solomon Islands
  • Apr 26, 2006
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: PM steps down after a week

Prime Minister Snyder Rini resigned today.

Solomon Islands
  • Mar 23, 2006
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PACIFIC: Island states look ahead to polls

The two Pacific Island states where democracy was overthrown in 2000 are returning to the polls,...

Pacific
  • Jan 11, 2005
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CHINA/TAIWAN/PACIFIC: Rivals woo Pacific Island states

As China emerges as a major Pacific power it is becoming more assertive in its opposition to...

China
  • Jan 4, 2005
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PACIFIC: Brighter outlook for island states in 2005

Positive political and economic developments in key Pacific island states may challenge the...

  • Apr 8, 2004
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PACIFIC: Doubts frustrate forum's integration efforts

The Pacific Island Forum held a special summit in Auckland on April 6 to consider sweeping...

Pacific
  • Oct 28, 2003
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AUSTRALIA/SOLOMON ISLANDS: Military phase winds down

Canberra said today that it will withdraw 800 of some 2,200 troops deployed to the Solomon...

Solomon Islands