Solomon Islands
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 19 February 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Oma causes widespread damage to Solomons
Cyclone Oma has caused extensive damage to the Solomon Islands and officials are concerned for food security and health in some southern provinces.
Solomon Islands poised for historic election
On the third of April Solomon Islanders will go to the polls to elect their representatives for the country's 11th parliament. Audio
Vanuatu, Solomon Islands assess the damage as Oma finally leaves
All cyclone warnings have been cancelled for Vanuatu, as reports of damage start to emerge from there and nearby Solomon Islands.
Solomons football 'devastated' over World Cup breach
The Solomon Islands Football Federation says it is "devastated" and will be asking questions of the country's government after forfeiting its place at the upcoming Under 17 Men's World Cup for…
Sport: OFC rules Solomons breach code, out of world cup
The OFC has effectively thrown the Solomon Islands team out of this year's Under-17 World Cup, for breaching regulations.
Solomons election fraudster registered seven aliases
A man arrested for election fraud in Solomon Islands is being accused of registering to vote in this year's election seven times using different names.
Sport: Solomons futsal coach looks to foot it abroad
The newly appointed Solomon Islands futsal coach says he wants to make the team more competitive on the international stage.
Oma hampers Solomon Islands election preparations
Election preparations in Solomon Islands are being hampered by severe weather from Cyclone Oma.
Cyclone Oma hampers Solomons' election preparations
Election preparations in Solomon Islands are being hampered by severe weather conditions from Cyclone Oma. Audio
Trial of Solomons MP delayed by sick witness
A judge in Solomon Islands has granted an adjournment in the trial of MP Dickson Mua.
Momis apologises to Solomons over border incursion attack
The Bougainville president has apologised to Solomon Islands after the armed robbery of a Chinese sea cucumber merchant at a village across the border.
Solomon Islands poised for historic election
Election campaigning is well underway with various political parties launching their manifestos. Some are calling it an opportunity to stamp out political corruption. Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 14 February 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Fears for protected area after Solomons ship grounding
Environmentalists fear the grounding of a ship off Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands could bring more damage to a marine protected area.
Fears for marine protected area after ship grounds in Solomons
Environmentalists fear the grounding of a ship off Rennell Island in the Solomons could bring more damage to a marine protected area. The MV Solomon Trader hit a reef in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island… Audio
Ship runs aground off Solomons coast
A ship has run aground off the southern coast of the Solomon Islands and officials say bad weather is hampering efforts to salvage the vessel.