Chrisnrita Leong

Mar 21, 2023 | abc.net.au | Chrisnrita Leong

An anti-corruption commission formed in Solomon Islands four years ago is facing scrutiny for lack of effectiveness and transparency. The independent body was supposed to allow an avenue for Solomon Islanders to bring allegations of corruption to authorities so they could investigate. But critics, some of whom have been appointed to serve as anti-corruption commissioners, say the commission has not been adequately resourced to fulfil this duty.

Mar 19, 2023 | abc.net.au | Chrisnrita Leong

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi discussed global security and China's presence in the Pacific with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, in what was the first visit by a Japanese foreign minister to the island state. Mr Hayashi said Japan was "watching the developments" of a security pact Solomon Islands signed with China last year, and discussed the current global security environment with Prime Minister Sogavare, according to a statement by Japan's foreign ministry.

Feb 14, 2023 | abc.net.au | Chrisnrita Leong |Esra Ozkul

She won Solomon Islands' first ever Commonwealth Games medal in 2018, now weightlifter Jenly Wini is looking to end her career on a high with more gold medals at the Pacific Games. The chance of competing in front of a home crowd is driving hundreds of athletes to daily training at the country's National Institute of Sport. The Pacific Games is expected to bring more than 5000 athletes to the Solomon Islands in November.

Feb 7, 2023 | abc.net.au | Chrisnrita Leong

Police in the Solomon Islands town of Auki have fired tear gas on dozens of protesters after a prominent provincial leader lost a controversial no-confidence vote. Daniel Suidani, a fierce critic of his country's relations with China, was ousted as premier of Malaita Province this morning after 17 provincial assembly members voted to remove him.

Feb 7, 2023 | looppng.com | Chrisnrita Leong |Solomon Islands

Key points:Daniel Suidani has long been a critic of China's relationship with Solomon Islands Mr Suidani was ousted as Malaita's provincial premier after losing a vote of no-confidence The Lowy Institute's Mihai Sora says the dispute between Malaita and Honiara predates the recent geopolitical competitionDaniel Suidani, a fierce critic of his country's relations with China, was ousted as premier of Malaita Province this morning after 17 provincial assembly members voted to remove him.