Synonyms for solomon islands
solomon is·lands

Princeton's WordNet

1. Solomon Islandsnoun

   the southern Solomon Islands that since 1978 form an independent state in the British Commonwealth

2. Solomons, Solomon Islandsnoun

   the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth

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1. • Melanesia
   • Solomon Islands
   • Archipelago
   • Country

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1. Jonathan Pryke:

   Most of the drivers of the tension have been in the country for many decades and generations, and a lot of it is born out of the abject poverty of the country, the limited economic development opportunities and the inter-ethnic and inter-island rivalry between the two most populous islands, so everyone's pointing fingers, but some fingers also need to be pointed at the political leaders of the Solomon Islands.

2. Foreign Affairs:

   We are confident that under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's leadership, the government of Solomon Islands can restore social order and stability soon.

3. Solomon Islands-China Friendship Association:

   At this point, it remains unclear whether the Solomon Islands government will agree on a switch to China or remain with the status quo.

4. Kristin Kam:

   The Government of Solomon Islands did not respond to the U.S. Government's request for diplomatic clearance for the vessel to refuel and provision in Honiara, the U.S. Department of State is in contact with the Government of the Solomon Islands and expect all future clearances will be provided to United States.

5. Marise Payne:

   The cable is so practical, so important and so emblematic of the relationship between Australia and our key partners in the Pacific, the Coral Sea Cable will deliver for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands a connected future, Payne said, adding that the aim was for the cable to be operational by December. China denies using economic aid as political leverage, insisting it considers the ability of a country to repay loans when offering finance. In a bid to counter China, Australia has offered A$ 3 billion( $ 2.03 billion) in cheap loans and grants to the Pacific. The competition for influence in the Pacific has soured bilateral relations between Australia and China. The relationship came under further strain on Tuesday when China confirmed it has formally arrested a Chinese-born Australian writer on suspicion of espionage. Yang Hengjun, a former Chinese diplomat turned online journalist and blogger, was detained in January. Payne on Tuesday said Australia held grave concerns about Yang Hengjun and the.