2022 in the Solomon Islands

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Events in the year 2022 in the Solomon Islands.

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Events

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Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Solomon Islands

  • 4 January – A search continues for 14 people missing at sea in the Solomon Islands, after their boat failed to reach the Shortland Islands. Efforts were called off yesterday due to bad weather.[1]
  • 31 March – Micronesian president David Panuelo urges Solomon Islands to not sign a security pact with China, citing "grave security concerns" and arguing that the Pacific islands would be "the epicenter of major confrontation" between major powers.[2]
  • 18 April – United States officials plan to travel to Solomon Islands due to concerns that the country is making a security pact with China. The U.S. fears the proposed agreement could lead to Chinese troops being deployed to Solomon Islands.[3]
  • 19 April – The foreign ministers of the People's Republic of China and Solomon Islands sign a security pact.[4]
  • 30 August – The United States Embassy in Canberra says that the government of Solomon Islands will place a moratorium on US Navy ships entering its ports amid deteriorating relations between the two countries.[5]
  • 8 September – The parliament of Solomon Islands votes to delay the next general election amid objections by opposition parties, who accuse Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of a "power grab".[6]
  • 8 September – Accession of Charles III as King of Solomon Islands following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • 12 September – Charles III is officially proclaimed King of Solomon Islands by the Governor-General in Honiara.[7]
  • 12 September – A national holiday occurs in Solomon Islands to mourn the passing of Elizabeth II, Queen of Solomon Islands.[8]
  • 14 September – A memorial church service takes place at the Saint Barnabas Anglican Cathedral on to celebrate the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.[9]
  • 19 September – The Governor-General attends the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.

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References

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  1. ^ "Fourteen people are missing at sea in Solomon Islands". RNZ. 2022-01-04. Archived from the original on 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  2. ^ Needham, Kirsty (2022-03-31). "Micronesia urges Solomons Islands not to sign China security pact". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  3. ^ Martina, Michael; Lewis, Simon (2022-04-19). "Senior U.S. officials to visit the Solomon Islands amid China security concerns". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  4. ^ "China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands". www.aljazeera.com. Archived from the original on 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  5. ^ Needham, Kirsty (2022-08-30). "Solomon Islands to ban navy ships from ports until new process in place". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  6. ^ Needham, Kirsty (2022-09-08). "Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  7. ^ "King Charles III Officially Declared Head of State of Solomon Islands". Solomon Times. September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "THREE DAYS OF MOURNING IN HONOR OF THE DEMISE OF HER MAJESTY". 9 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Public Invited to Join Special Commemoration Service in Honour of Her Majesty". Solomon Islands Government. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  10. ^ "Former Prime Minister Ezekiel Alebua Dies - Solomon Times Online". SolomonTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  11. ^ "Government House ordered flags to fly at half-mast". Solomon Star News. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
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