Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands arson retaliation for claims of sorcery - police
The police in Solomon Islands are investigating an arson in Malaita Province they say was retaliation for claims of sorcery.
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.
Heavy metal resurrection in Solomon Islands
Headbanging, death growling, guitar shredding and staccato drumming are probably not what the average Pacific Islands music fan would associate with Solomon Islands. Video, Audio
Solomon Islands band seeking to resurrect heavy metal music
A heavy metal band from the Solomon Islands is bucking the trend of island reggae dominance in the Melanesian country. Audio
Two Malaysian men to face attempted murder charges in Solomons
Two Malaysian nationals are to face attempted murder charges in Solomon Islands following an incident in Honiara on Saturday.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 28 August 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Coral Sea Cable lands in Sydney
A fibre optic cable linking Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to Australia is being laid on a Sydney beach this morning.
Taiwan or China? Solomons 'leaving no stone unturned'
The Solomon Islands prime minister says his government is "leaving no stone unturned" as it considers switching diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China.
Sport: PNG, Solomon Islands still in contention for Oceania Rugby Cup
Papua New Guinea made it two wins from two in the Oceania Rugby Cup after the hosts overcame Niue 29-10 in a top of the table clash in Port Moresby on Tuesday.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 28 August 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Australian defence minister visits Solomon Islands
Australia's defence minister has arrived in Solomon Islands for a two day visit as part of her Pacific tour.
Solomons police and ADF collaborate during exercise
About 60 members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are taking part in a major exercise with officers from the Australian Defence Force around Choiseul and Western Provinces.
Solomons minister acquitted of corruption charges
A government minister in Solomon Islands has been acquitted this morning of multiple charges of conversion.
Two arrested in Solomons over torching of govt buildings
Solomon Islands police are speaking with two suspects following the torching of two government buildings in Rennell and Bellona Province.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 27 August 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Sport: Nauru upbeat despite debut rugby defeat
The Nauru men's rugby team remain positive despite a crushing defeat in their first ever 15-a-side international match.
China's Pacific investment a 'trap'
Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, has hit out Chinese investment in the Pacific, describing it as a "trap". Audio