Solomon Islands
NZ renews aid agreement with Solomon Islands
New Zealand's deputy prime minister Winston Peters has met with Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara renewing his country's ongoing co-operation and support for development in…
Logging rate unsustainable in Solomons, admits official
A leading government official in Solomon Islands admits that the rate of logging in the country is still unsustainable.
Australian grant to Solomons called 'incoherent and confusing'
The Australian Taxpayers' Alliance has condemned Canberra granting Solomon Islands $250 million for infrastructure development over 10 years.
Winston Peters to meet Solomon Islands PM tonight
New Zealand's deputy prime minister Winston Peters is to meet Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this evening.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 4 June 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Scott Morrison in Solomon Islands for first official visit
The Australian prime minister Scott Morrison arrived in Solomon Islands yesterday on his first official overseas visit since the elections.
Tagata o te Moana for 8 June 2019
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has vowed to reconstruct the nation in his first major speech; Police on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have called for the government to intervene as the number of… Audio
The battle to save the forests of the Solomons' Nende
In one of the remotest parts of Solomon Islands landowners and environmental activists are struggling to stop what they say is illegal logging by a Malaysia based company. Audio
More tourist accommodation needed in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands needs twice the number of hotel rooms currently in the country if it's to reach its annual target of 60,000 visitors by 2025, the tourism authority says.
Plastic bag scam cleaning up Solomons capital
Hundreds of residents in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara have been collecting plastic bags to sell to a mysterious buyer who supposedly turns the plastic waste into fuel.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 28 May 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Australian PM to visit Solomon Islands in first post-election trip
Scott Morrison's first overseas trip after his re-election as Australian Prime Minister will be to the Solomon Islands.
Case against Solomons PM thrown out of court
A court case challenging the validity of Manasseh Sogavare's position as Solomon Islands prime minister has been struck out by the chief justice.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 24 May 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Pacific allies voice support for Taiwan at WHO meeting
Taiwan's Pacific allies have rallied behind its bid to join the World Health Organisation, or WHO.