Solomon Islands
Poor attendance brought up as Solomons parliament is dissolved
The Solomon Islands Speaker of Parliament has admonished MPs for their poor attendance as the House was dissolved ahead of elections next year.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 18 December 2018
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons govt doubles minimum wage
The Solomon Islands government has doubled the country's minimum wage.
Solomons Police seek public's help to bust prostitution rings
The Solomon Islands police commissioner is encouraging people to come forward with information they might have relating to an Asian prostitution ring in Honiara.
Solomons minister of forests arrested on corruption charges
Police in Solomon Islands have arrested and charged the forestry minister Samuel Manetoali for corruption.
Solomons landowners warned not to close airport
Solomon Islands aviation authorities are warning landowners in Munda that there will be consequences if they try to shut down the government-owned airport.
Warning against illegal campaigning in Solomons
The Solomon Islands is warning all potential election candidates and their agents not to campaign before the official election date has been announced.
Solomon Islands passes dual citizenship legislation
The Solomon Islands parliament has passed the country's first dual-citizenship legislation.
Solomons hydropower project moves forward
The World Bank Group has welcomed the signing of agreements to build a hydropower project in Solomon Islands.
Solomons police to arrest voters registered multiple times
Solomon Islands police are preparing to arrest people who registered to vote multiple times in next year's elections.
Solomon's MPs to receive 'terminal grants' next week
Solomon Islands MPs are set to receive controversial tax-free $US50,000 payments next week.
Solomons PM signs pledge to ban logging, mining
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Rick Hou has signed a pledge to ban logging, mining and other commercial activities at and above the 400 metre contour line.
Solomon Islands govt lawyers go on strike
Government lawyers in Solomon Islands have gone on strike after a 28 day notice to improve their terms and conditions was not responded to according to their satisfaction.
Solomons police clear bombs from Hell's Point
The police in Solomon Islands are warning fishermen, farmers and hunters to stay away from Hell's Point while unexploded world war two bombs are detonated.
Melanesian Update for Tuesday 4 December 2018
Melanesian news update for Tuesday 4th December 2018. Audio
Bougainvilleans arrested for robbery in Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands have arrested four Bougainvilleans for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery in Choiseul Province.
New roads opening in the Solomons capital
Solomon Islands police are calling for the cooperation of all road users when the Kukum Highway in Honiara is officially opened tomorrow.
Solomons PM says his govt want nothing to do with West Papua
The Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says his government wants nothing to do with West Papua.