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Government

Solomon Islands follows the Westminster system of democracy with the British monarch retained as head of state, represented in the country by a Governor General.

The Prime Minister is head of government who leads a group of cabinet ministers.

The country’s 50 – seat parliament, perched on a ridge overlooking Honiara, sits several times a year. ment may be dissolved by majority vote of its members before the completion of its term.

Parliament may be dissolved by majority vote of its members before the completion of its term. Parliamentary representation is based on single-member constituencies. Suffrage is universal for citizens over age of 18.

The Prime Minister, elected by Parliament, chooses the other members of the cabinet. Each ministry is headed by a cabinet member, who is assisted by a permanent secretary, a career public servant, who directs the staff of the ministry.

For local government, the country is divided into 10 administrative areas, of which nine are provinces, administered by elected provincial assemblies, and the 10th is the city of Honiara, administered a city council, headed by a mayor.

Land ownership is reserved for Solomon Islanders. At the time of independence, citizenship was granted to all persons whose parents are or were both British protected persons and members of a group, tribe, or line indigenous to the Solomon Islands.

The law provides that resident expatriates, such as the Chinese and Kiribati, may obtain citizenship through naturalization. Land generally is still held on a family or village basis and may be handed down from mother or father according to local custom.

The islanders are reluctant to provide land for non-traditional economic undertakings, and this has resulted in continual disputes over land ownership.

No military forces are maintained by the Solomon Islands, although the police force of nearly 500 includes a border protection element. The police also have responsibility for fire service, disaster relief, and maritime surveillance. The police force is headed by a commissioner, appointed by the Governor General and responsible to the Prime Minister.

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Customs The items that may be imported into the Solomon Islands without incurring customs duty are:200 cigarettes or 250g cigars/225g of tobacco2litres of wine/spiritsOther dutiable goods up to a total value... Read More...	Camping Camping is not encouraged and permission from the village chief or land owner must be sought Read More...	Tipping This is not required nor recommended in and around Solomon Islands. Read More...	Pharmacies Pharmacies are limited to population areas and missions. Within the capital (Honiara) the available pharmacies include; Point Cruz Chemist and Honiara Dispensary located in Point Cruz, Panatina Chemist limited located... Read More...
Visas & Passports Citizens of the (British) Commonwealth, United States and most European Countries do not need visas. If you have a valid passport and return ticket or onward ticket, you can acquire... Read More...	Bookings Make bookings early and with plenty of time to avoid disappointment. Many of the larger resorts get booked out well in advance so if you are particular about the places... Read More...	Traveling by car General information The required age for driving in the Solomon Islands is 18 years and above. The driver must have a driving license, and must be mentally and physically fit... Read More...	National specialties/drinks Specialties: Tapioca Pudding (Cassava pudding)Motu (Local food baked in traditional oven)Taro roots and taro leaf blended in coconut milkSeafoodCoconut crabCrayfish Read More...
Currency The traditional form of currency for Solomon Islands was shell money before the bank notes was introduced. However in some provinces shell money is still used mainly for settling disputes,... Read More...	Departure Tax SBD $100 for outbound international passengers 12 years and over. Some airlines include this in their ticket prices. Read More...	Credit cards/ATMs/Travel Checks Credit cards (Visa, Master cards and Cirrus) as well as travel cheques (to avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travel cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds... Read More...	Dress Code Informal lightweight attire is appropriate for both day and evening wear alongside comfortable footwear. Occassionally, a light sweater may be handy for those rare cool nights. Bikini and other beachwear... Read More...
Is it Safe? The Solomon Islands is a very safe destination to travel to and engage in tours and other activities. The people are very friendly and keen to share their way of life... Read More...	Major Cities/Destinations Honiara – CapitalGizo – main tourist resortsAukiMunda Read More...	Emergency Services information to come Read More...

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Customs

Camping

Tipping

Pharmacies

Visas & Passports

Bookings

Traveling by car

National specialties/drinks

Currency

Departure Tax

Credit cards/ATMs/Travel Checks

Dress Code

Is it Safe?

Major Cities/Destinations

Emergency Services