Dean James Dropped: Indonesia Squad Update
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Solomon Islands
Where is civil society in the infrastructure boom?
Infrastructure sits at the heart of development: it connects families to markets, gets children to school and helps communities withstand climate shocks. By 2030, global construction output is estimated to reach USD17.5 trillion a year. Australia alone has made AUD4 billion available through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) towards Pacific infrastructure … Read more
Into the heart of Melanesia: a new travelogue
At an early juncture in his engaging and enlightening book, Melanesia: Travels in Black Oceania, Hamish McDonald meets a cantankerous Fijian chief somewhere in the inlands of Viti Levu. The chief is short-fused because he thinks McDonald is there to fleece him. “You are a writer, and you want to go and … make money … Read more
Australia Boosts Solomon Islands’ Police Force with Major Funding
Australia’s government has pledged A$190 million to strengthen the Solomon Islands police force, reducing its dependency on foreign assistance. Announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the initiative positions Australia as the Solomon Islands’ preferred security partner, enhancing regional stability. Since 2022, the Solomon Islands have seen a small presence of Chinese police following a … Read more