Solomon Islands
No change on offer in Solomon Islands – academic
An expert on politics in Melanesia says at the nub of the political instability in Solomon Islands is that no real change is being offered by either side.
Interview with Jon Fraenkel on Solomon Islands politics
Interview with Victoria University of Wellington's Jon Fraenkel on politics in Solomon Islands. Audio
Solomons GG says Sogavare's election was constitutional
The Governor General of Solomon Islands says both prime minister Manasseh Sogavare's nomination for the top job and the decision to go ahead with the prime ministerial election on Wednesday were…
Taiwan welcomes election of Sogavare in Solomons
Taiwan's government is optimistic for future relations with Solomon Islands after the election of Manasseh Sogavare as prime minister.
Solomon Islands police remain on high alert in the wake of political unrest
Police in Solomon Islands remain on high alert after Wednesday's riots which broke out across the capital Honiara shortly after Manasseh Sogavare was announced the country's prime minister. Audio
Solomons high court to rule on validity of PM Sogavare's nomination
The High Court in Solomon Islands is due to rule tomorrow on the validity of prime minister Manasseh Sogavare's initial nomination to contest the top job.
Mathew Varley interview about the unrest in Honiara
Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mathew Varley talks to Koroi Hawkins about the recent political unrest. Audio
Uneasy calm in Honiara after overnight unrest
There's an uneasy calm in Honiara this morning after overnight unrest which followed the election of the Solomon Islands prime minister.
30 arrests to date after Solomons violence
Police in Solomon Islands are calling for calm after rioting broke out in the capital over the election of Manasseh Sogavare as the new prime minister.
30 arrests to date after Solomons violence
Solomon Islands police have arrested more than 30 people for offences following disturbances in Honiara in the wake of the election of Manasseh Sogavare as prime minister.
Solomons police call for calm to counter riot
Police in Solomon Islands are calling for calm after rioting broke out in the capital over the election of Manasseh Sogavare as the new prime minister.
Sogavare elected prime minister of Solomon Islands
Manasseh Sogavare has been voted in as the prime minister of Solomon Islands for the fourth time. However, it was shrouded in controversy as 15 MPs abstained from voting.
Sogavare elected prime minister of Solomon Islands
Manasseh Sogavare has been voted in as the new prime minister of Solomon Islands for the fourth time. Audio
Heavy police presence ahead of Solomon Islands PM vote
Police numbers around the Solomon Islands parliament have been increased today ahead of the vote of a new prime minister.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 24 April 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Eligibility of Solomons prime ministerial candidate in question
The eligibility of Solomon Islands prime ministerial candidate Manasseh Sogavare has been called into question by rival candidate Matthew Wale.
Sport: Solomon Islands U17 footballers excited by Europe challenge
The Solomon Islands Under 17 men's football team can't wait to test themselves on the world stage at the UEFA International development tournament.
