Solomon Islands
Stiffer penalities for election offences introduced in Solomons
The recently revised Electoral Act in the Solomon Islands has significantly increased penalties for election related offences.
Solomons' minister reminds drone operators to get permits
The Solomon Islands government says people wanting to operate drones must first apply for permits and certification.
News in Solomons Pidgin for 28 August 2018
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Sport: Fiji well placed to reach OFC Women's Nations Cup
Fiji are in the box seat to qualify for the OFC Women's Nations Cup after a goal-less draw against Solomon Islands.
Sport: Fiji vs Solomons women in top of table clash
Fiji and Solomon Islands will put their winning records on the line in today's second round of matches at the OFC Women's Nations Cup Football Qualifier.
Sport: OFC Women's Nations Cup qualifier kicks off
The final berth in the OFC Women's Nations Cup is up for grabs when American Samoa, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu square off in the qualifying tournament, which kicks off today.
New electoral law passed in Solomon Islands
A new law aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands' electoral system has been passed by the country's parliament.
Helen Clark urges Solomons parties to support women
Helen Clark is urging political parties in Solomon Islands to support women planning to contest elections next year. Audio
Hope expressed for future of Solomons' agriculture
Solomon Islands new permanent secretary for agriculture, Ethel Tebengi Frances, says the sector has to refocus and re-strategise.
Helen Clark in Solomons to encourage women candidates
The former head of the United Nations Development programme, Helen Clark, is opening a women's summit in Solomon Islands today.
Sport: OFC 3rd place playoff brought forward
The third place playoff at the OFC Under 19 Football Championship has been moved forward a day, with Solomon Islands and New Caledonia to square off tonight in Papeete.
Temotu landowners turn on logging company
Frustrated landowners in Solomon Islands' Temotu province have destroyed a local bridge used by an Asian logging company.
Watchdog disgusted at waste by Solomons MPs
Transparency Solomon Islands says government departments are being stripped of funding to support the Constituency Development Fund which goes to each member of parliament.
Sport: New Zealand, Tahiti qualify for Men's Under 20 World Cup
New Zealand and Tahiti have qualified for next year's FIFA Under 20 Men's World Cup after semi final victories over New Caledonia and Solomon Islands at the OFC Under 19 Championship.
Solomons govt to improve country's airports
The Solomon Islands government says it plans to make improvements at airports around the country.
Four drown in Solomons after boat sinks
Four people are dead in Solomon Islands after a boat they were travelling on sank in rough seas.
Sport: U20 World Cup spots on the line in OFC semis
Qualification for the FIFA Under 20 Men's World Cup is on the line in today's OFC Under 19 Championship semi finals.
Solomon Islands starts voter registration
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has launched a process to update its list of registered voters.
Shortage of land leads to inappropriate uses in Solomons
The acting Commissioner of Lands in Solomon Islands says the way people have been acquiring land in the capital of Honiara needs to change. Audio
Sport: New Caledonia join Solomons in U19 semis
New Caledonia have claimed the final semi final berth at the Oceania Under 19 Men's Football Championship after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Fiji and advance with a superior goal…