Solomon Islands
Money the focus of Solomons elections - Transparency
Transparency Solomon Islands says MPs should not have direct control over funds for their constituencies.
Public funds in Solomon Islands should not be disbursed by MPs - Transparency
Transparency Solomon Islands says MPs should not have direct control over funds for their constituencies. Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 12 February 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Votes for sale in Solomon Islands election
A group of voters in Solomon Islands is openly demanding cash in return for their ballots.
Solomons police see UN missions as a way of giving back
Police in Solomon Islands say their participation in UN peacekeeping missions is a way of giving back to other countries in need.
Solomons govt to seek out employers in Australia and NZ
The Solomon Islands' government is searching for more employers in Australia and New Zealand who might be interested in taking on their workers.
Policing Solomons border with PNG 'a huge challenge'
Police on both sides of the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea border are working together to try and clamp down on criminals preying on local communities.
Hundreds of Solomon Islanders try out for Australia job scheme
More than 1,000 Solomon Islanders are competing for 200 places in a "work ready pool" which could land them jobs in Australia.
Push to end tax exemption for Solomons MPs
A prospective party in Solomon Islands is promising to force MPs to pay their taxes, if elected in April's election.
Sport: Henderson Eels ready for OFC Champions League debut
Solomon Islands football club Henderson Eels are quietly confident they will prove competitive in their maiden OFC Champions League campaign.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 8 February 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons police well prepared for election - Varley
The Solomon Islands police commissioner Matthew Varley says he is confident his officers are well prepared for the election this year.
Stone throwing villagers in Solomons drive off armed robbers
The police in Solomon Islands are investigating an armed robbery in the Shortland Islands allegedly involving Bougainvilleans from across the border in Papua New Guinea.
Experienced nurses leaving Solomons for better conditions
Solomon Islands is losing experienced nurses to neighbouring Pacific countries because of low pay and poor working conditions.
Canada extends labour scheme to all Solomons provinces
A Canadian labour recruitment scheme in Solomon Islands has opened its services to all provinces in the country.
Experienced nurses leaving Solomons for better working conditions
Solomon Islands is losing experienced nurses to neighbouring Pacific countries because of low pay and poor working conditions. Audio