Bill to delay Solomon Islands election until December 2023 prompts concern

Prime minister Sogavare's office claims country does not have resources to host Pacific Games and an election at same time, raising outcry from opponents

A bill to delay elections in Solomon Islands has been submitted to its parliament, officials said, prompting concern from opposition politicians.

Manasseh Sogavare's government has said it wants to extend parliament until after it hosts the Pacific Games in November 2023, for which China has donated seven stadiums and venues that are being built by Chinese companies.