Solomon Islands Prime Minister has told Parliament that he’s ready to face the motion of no confidence against him and called on the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale, to think first before tabling it in Parliament.

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted an initial impact assessment over the damage to the economy caused by the recent unrest and riots in Honiara since Wednesday.

Sir David Vunagi says the curfew, which starts tonight, will go from 7pm to 6am and be repeated every day until it is revoked.

Their numbers now increase to 20 but A’ana Alofi 2 preliminary winner is only ahead by a slender 9 votes with special votes and pre-polling results yet to be counted.

New Zealand has no plans to evacuate its citizens from the troubles in the Solomon Islands, Honiara.

The by-elections followed the election petition process after the controversial general poll held on 9 April, which led, eventually, to the FAST Party assuming power.

Police in Solomon Islands were overrun as rioters and looters tore through the capital Honiara.

Buildings torched by rioters in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara continue to burn, particularly those in the city’s Chinatown district.

Australia will send police, diplomats and defence personnel to the Solomon Islands to provide stability and security following rioting in the capital Honiara.

Solomon Islanders defied a government-imposed lockdown and protested in the capital for a second day.

Protesters in the Solomon Islands have set a building in the parliamentary compound on fire and there have been clashes with police in the capital Honiara.

Tongans have been rushing to vaccinate themselves against coronavirus after the Pacific island nation confirmed its first case on Friday.