Solomon Islands
Jail in Solomons because the music was too loud
Three men in Solomon Islands have been sentenced to four months jail for playing music too loudly.
Samoa launches another inquiry into vaccination deaths
Another inquiry is being launched into the sudden deaths of two infants at a hospital in Samoa after they had been given the vaccinee for measles, mumps and rubella.
Solomons anti-corruption bill passed
The Solomon Islands parliament has passed long-awaited anti-corruption legislation.
Vanuatu government to pay over ship sinking
The Vanuatu government has been ordered to pay about 400-thousand US dollars for negligence over the sinking of a Solomon Islands cargo ship.
Solomons NGO raises concern over corruption clause
New anti-corruption legislation tabled in the Solomon Islands Parliament suggests legislators have something to hide and needs to be modified according to Transparency Solomon Islands.
Whistleblower bill tabled in Solomons parliament
Whistleblower legislation has been tabled in the Solomon Islands parliament.
Solomons government says medicine shortage is easing
The Solomon Islands government says a shortage of essential medicines is easing. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 July 2018
The head of the Fiji Times is to retire; Final Cooks election result weeks away; Vulcanologists and a Red Cross team has been to the Vanuatu island of Ambae following fresh volcanic activity which… Audio
Solomons police rescue eight passengers at sea
The police in Solomon Islands rescued eight people at sea after their boat experienced engine troubles in bad weather.
Solomons anti-corruption bill to cast net wide
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Rick Hou, has tabled an anti-corruption bill in parliament
Drug supplies topped up in Solomons capital
Emergency drug supplies are expected to be delivered to the National Hospital and clinics around the Solomon Islands today.
Solomons police officer quits post over threats
A Solomon Islands police officer stationed on Mono Island in the Shortlands group left his post in May after being threatened.
Solomons PM denies existence of healthcare crisis
The Solomon Islands prime minister insists there is no crisis in the health system, as doctors continue to battle with months-long drugs and supply shortages.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 July 2018
A defence expert says New Zealand's new military aircraft will be a step up for search and rescue in the Pacific; An umbrella organisation for civil society groups in Vanuatu is putting the focus on… Audio
Solomons' trade defecit skyrockets
The Solomon Islands has recorded its highest trade deficit in a decade with the figure for the final quarter of 2017 skyrocketing by 178 percent.
Solomons police defend removing Morning Star Flag
Solomon Islands police have defended removing a West Papuan flag from outside the Indonesian stall at the Melanesian Arts Festival in Honiara. Audio
Solomons police defend removing Papuan flag at festival
Solomon Islands police have defended removing a West Papuan flag from outside the Indonesian stall at the Melanesian Arts Festival in Honiara. Audio
World Bank aids electricity delivery in Solomons
Nearly 10,000 Solomon Islanders will benefit from new or improved electricity services through loans and grants from the World Bank.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 10 July 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
West Papua activists stopped by Solomons police
Solomon Islands police says they confiscated a West Papuan flag at the Melanesian Arts Festival to stop any provocation aimed at the Indonesian delegation.
