Solomon Islands
Damage from beetle worse than expected in Solomons
Damage to coconut palms in Solomon Islands from the coconut rhinoceros beetle is much worse than earlier estimated, according to scientists.
Solomons ruling party says it will review Taiwan relationship if re-elected
The governing party in Solomon Islands says it will review the country's relationship with Taiwan if it returns to power at this year's election.
Watchdog educating Solomon Islanders ahead of poll
Solomon Islands goes to the polls in a few weeks and ahead of that key event Transparency International is upping its efforts ducation to ensure people are well informed. Audio
Party leaders says Solomons Electoral Act is unconstitutional
A political party leader in Solomon Islands says campaign restrictions imposed under the country's new Electoral Act are oppressive and unconstitutional.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 January 2019
A decision to remove a reference to Russia from a Hawaii historical park provokes controversy; Solomon Islands businesses say they're disappointed they weren't consulted about plans to double the… Audio
Proposed wage hike in Solomons marred by lack of consultation
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry is disappointed at the lack of consultation around plans to double the country's minimum wage. Audio
Call for Solomons wage hike to be implemented over two years
Solomon Islands businesses are pushing for an incremental increase to the doubling of the national minimum wage.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 January 2019
Indefinite wait for Tonga's international links to be restored; New health initiative aims to reduce newborn deaths in PNG; The Catholic Archbishop of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea says people need to… Audio
Pirates rob Asian businessmen in Solomon Islands
Four people are being questioned in Solomon Islands after a robbery at sea over the weekend.
Electoral offenders to be dobbed in ahead of Solomons elections
Dozens of electoral offenders in Solomon Islands are to be reported to police prior to this year's general election.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 23 January 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons election date to be released early next month
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission says the official proclamation of the date for the National General Election will be made by the Governor General early next month. Audio
Solomons election date to be released early next month
The date for the Solomon Islands election will be announced next month.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 22 January 2019
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 22 January 2019
The Solomon Islands is preparing for historic polls this year, the first under new electoral laws and without an international intervention force in the country; the president of Bougainville, John… Audio
Solomons' proposed wage hike marred by lack of consultation
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry is disappointed at the lack of consultation around plans to double the country's minimum wage.
Solomons Lands Commissioner denies land sale allegations
A senior Solomon Islands public servant who was suspended for his involvement in illegal land sales in Honiara has denied the allegations against him.
