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US Revives Peace Corps, Funds $6M Cleanup in Solomon Islands

7/22/2026

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale on July 20, 2026, signing a letter of intent to return the Peace Corps, which had 700 volunteers from 1971-2000.
Landau announced $6 million to expand a program clearing World War II ordnance from the islands.
Wale said China is “a good friend … but this is not something a friend does,” and pledged stronger ties with Australia.

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale on July 20, 2026, signing a letter of intent to return the Peace Corps, which had 700 volunteers from 1971-2000.
Landau announced $6 million to expand a program clearing World War II ordnance from the islands.
Wale said China is “a good friend … but this is not something a friend does,” and pledged stronger ties with Australia.