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]
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.
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]
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.