Solomon Islands
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 11 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Primary school teacher killed in Solomons landslide
The Gizo community in Solomon Islands' Western Province is mourning the death of a woman who was killed in a landslide this morning.
Two buried in Solomons landslide
Police in Solomon Islands are responding to a landslide which happened this morning in the western provincial capital of Gizo.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 10 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 September 2019
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China; Fiji opposition MP may appeal suspension - NFP leader; The New Zealand measles threat prompts warnings in the Pacific, and; Australian… Audio
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China
A Solomon Islands minister says there could be difficult conversations ahead with both Taiwan and China as the nation reviews its diplomatic relations with Taipei. Audio
New Zealand appoints new High Commissioner to Solomons
New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs has announced the appointment of career diplomat Georgina Roberts as New Zealand's next High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Solomons police cracking down on roadblocks
Solomon Islands police are warning people who put up roadblocks to demand money that they face arrest.
Solomons slush fund not threatened by possible China move
Beijing has promised to continue supplementing a controversial fund for MPs if the country switches support from Taiwan, a Solomons MP says.
Solomons PM says NCDs most serious challenge
Non-communicable disease is the most urgent development challenge facing Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says.
Solomons PM promises 'collective' decision on China / Taiwan
The prime minister of Solomon Islands says local media reports of divisions within his government over the reviewing of diplomatic relations with Taiwan and the consideration of China, are unfounded…
Solomons provinces weighing in on Taiwan or China debate
Provincial governments in Solomon Islands have started to weigh in on the national debate over whether to stay with Taiwan or switch diplomatic relations to China.
Solomons committee looking into Taiwan / China question
A parliamentary committee in Solomon Islands has begun its own inquiry into whether the country should maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan or switch to China.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 4 September 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons unhappy with CITES listing of bech de mer
Solomon Islands is unhappy with the recent listing of three high value beche de mer species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species or CITES. Audio