Honiara

American

[hoh-nee-ahr-uh] / ˌhoʊ niˈɑr ə /

noun

a city in and the capital of the Solomon Islands, N Guadalcanal.

Honiara British

/ ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːrə /

noun

the capital of the Solomon Islands, on NW Guadalcanal Island. Pop: 61 000 (2005 est)

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Richard Marles’ trip to the capital, Honiara, was the first by an Australian government minister since Jeremiah Manele was elected Solomon Islands’ new prime minister earlier this month.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the remarks at a news conference in the capital Honiara after returning from a visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Currently there are only two temporary American staffers each in Honiara and Nuku’alofa.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

The need for infrastructure on islands outside the capital Honiara was urgent, he added.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2023

Marles, in comments before he arrived in the capital, Honiara, said Australia's partnership with Solomon Islands was "more important than ever".

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023

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