Solomon Islands
Solomons ruling party will not break ties with Taiwan
The governing party in Solomon Islands has rejected reports that it plans to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 6 February 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Date set for Solomon Islands election
The date for the National General Election has been confirmed in Solomon Islands.
Solomons workers invited to register for Australian labour scheme
Two-hundred places are up for grabs in Solomon Islands for people wanting to register for possible future employment in Australia.
Solomons MPs given deadline to account for funds
Outgoing MPs in Solomon Islands have been given until 15 February to account for millions of dollars in grant funding given for developing their constituencies in 2018.
Solomons dismisses regional free trade agreement concerns
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister, Milner Tozaka, has dismissed concerns a regional free trade agreement will hurt Pacific economies.
Solomons intending candidates reminded of new rules
Intending candidates in Solomon Islands have been reminded of strict new regulations around registering nominations for this year's general election.
Solomons eyes 60,000 visitors a year by 2025
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister says the country is looking to attract 60,000 visitors annually by 2025.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 28 January 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
ABC Wantok Programme for 28 January 2019
Crime related deaths in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay; Alleged fraud clouds development of land near Solomon Islands main international airport; Australia Day and indigenous recognition, and; PNG… Audio
ABC Wantok Programme for 28 January 2019
Crime related deaths in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay; Alleged fraud clouds development of land near Solomon Islands main international airport; Australia Day and indigenous recognition, and; PNG… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 28 January 2019
Aid workers based in Vanuatu fear a disaster if a cyclone struck people already displaced by Ambae's volcanic eruptions; the member of parliament for Madang in Papua New Guinea is seeking to end a… Audio
Solomons 'pirates' charged over robbery at sea
Solomon Islands police say they are still to recover the bulk of the money stolen from two Asian businessmen attacked on Sunday a week ago while travelling to Talagi from Guadalcanal.
Solomons needs wharf upgrade for new Aust police boats
Solomon Islands police will have to extend a wharf to accommodate two new patrol boats from Australia.
