Solomon Islands
Solomons premier backs plan to curb illicit homebrew
A Solomon Islands Premier has thrown his support behind a plan to reduce harmful homebrew consumption in the country.
China seen as key for reducing illegal logging in Melanesia
Civil society is looking at China as the best bet for reducing illegal logging in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Call for more to be done to tackle corruption in Solomons
Transparency Solomon Islands says a recent spate of arrests and convictions for corruption is welcome, but more needs to be done with an election campaign near.
More needed despite corruption arrests - Transparency Solomon Islands
Transparency Solomon Islands says a recent spate of arrests and convictions for corruption is welcome, but more work needs to be done with elections looming. Audio
10 MPs in Solomons investigated for corruption
Ten Members of Parliament in Solomon Islands are being investigated by the police for corruption.
Solomons police to blow up WW2 bombs
Solomon Islands police have issued a warning saying unexploded World War Two bombs will be detonated later this week.
Solomons notches up a trade surplus
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office says the country has recorded a large trade surplus this year.
Solomons warlord makes plea for forgiveness
A former Solomon Islands warlord Harold Keke has reportedly made a plea for forgiveness.
Solomons new Attorney General aims to clean up shop
Solomon Islands' newly appointed Attorney General says he aims to clear up a backlog of unresolved government cases during his one year tenure.
Solomons beekeepers desperate for help to stop invasive pest
Beekeepers in Solomon Islands are desperate to stop an invasive pest called the Asian honey bee.
Police call for calm in Solomons logging shutdown
Police in Makira Ulawa in Solomon Islands are calling for calm as they attempt to shutdown a logging operation in the province.
PNG man speared in the face in Solomon Islands
A PNG man has been admitted to hospital in Solomon Islands after being speared in the face by would-be thieves.
PNG Bishops hope Aust provides Christmas present for refugees
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands wants the Manus Island refugees resettled in other countries by Christmas. Audio
Solomons MP arrested and charged for corruption
A member of parliament in Solomon Islands has been arrested and charged with corruption. Audio
Solomon Islands MP Dickson Mua arrested for corruption
A member of parliament in Solomon Islands, Dickson Mua, has been arrested and charged with corruption.
Promise to give Solomon Islands children better start in life
The Solomon Islands government is promising to invest more resources in early childhood development over the next 40 years.
New book on women working in Solomon Islands prisons
A new book has just been launched in Solomon Islands documenting the history of women working in the prison system.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 30 October 2018
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Provisional voters' list completed for Solomons election
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has completed a provisional voters' list for next year's elections.
Sport: 2023 Solomons Games on track despite busy political time
The Pacific Games Council says developments for the 2023 Solomon Island Pacific Games are progressing well with major agreements expected to be signed before the end of the year.