Solomon Islands

Opinion - Most countries in the Oceania region recognise Beijing and welcome Chinese aid, but no other Pacific state has become so dependent on China as Solomon Islands.

A veteran Solomon Islands journalist says people in the country expect the last 12 portfolios in this government will go to 'Our Party' MPs.

Eleven MPs were confirmed as ministers in the Government for National Unity and Transformation coalition on Saturday and another 12 are exepcted to be sworn in the coming days.

Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expects to have his cabinet lineup finalised over the weekend, as police warn Solomon Islanders to stop posting "inciting" content on Facebook.

Jeremiah Manele has been elected prime minister of Solomon Islands polling 31 votes to 18 over rival candidate and former opposition leader Mathew Wale.

Police in Solomon Islands are on high alert ahead of the election of the prime minister on Thursday.

The Solomon Islands national women's football team and Koloale FC star player has joined New Caledonia's champion side AS Feminine.

The election of the prime minister will be held at 9.30am local time on Thursday.

In accepting the nomination, Jeremiah Manele called for unity and said stability was the key to transforming Solomon Islands.

The election of the prime minister in Solomon Islands will take place at 9:30am on Thursday 2 May on the floor of Parliament.

The Governor-General of Solomon Islands will call a meeting to elect the country's prime minister once all elected MPs have arrived in the capital Honiara.

Manesseh Sogavare said he narrowly won his seat and still exercises power over security, as he vies with opposition parties to form government after an election delivered no clear winner.