Solomon Islands
Queen's Award gives Solomon's storyteller confidence
A young Solomon Islands storyteller says she now has more confidence to continue her work with underprivileged youth after winning a Queen's Young Leaders Award.
Solomons govt to table dual citizenship bill this month
The Solomon Islands' parliament has received proposed dual citizenship legislation from the government ahead of this month's sitting.
Education key to more women leaders - new Solomons' MP
Solomon Islands' newest woman MP says education is the key to getting more women into leadership roles in the Pacific.
Solomons govt to table dual citizenship bill this month
The Solomon Islands' parliament has received proposed dual citizenship legislation from the government ahead of this month's sitting.
New Solomons MP urges women to pursue leadership roles
Solomon Islands' newest female MP is encouraging all women to rise above their challenges and pursue their leadership ambitions.
Biggest Melanesian festival underway in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has welcomed 1500 participants to this year's Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival in Honiara.
Solomons Pidgin News for 3 July 2018
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Performers arrive for Melanesian Culture and Arts Festival
Performers from around Melanesia are descending on Solomon Islands for a major culture and arts event.
Kenilorea to run in Solomon Islands election
The son of one of the founding fathers of Solomon Islands announces his political ambitions.
Vanuatu sending school students to Arts Festival
Vanuatu is sending 82 participants to the 6th Melanesian Arts Festival which opens in Solomon Islands at the weekend.
Solomon Islands tourist operator seeks yoga instructor
A dive operator in Solomon Islands has asked New Zealand's Volunteer Service Abroad to send a yoga instructor.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 26 June 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons women police officers off to Darfur for the fiirst time
For the first time Solomon Islands is sending two female police officers to Darfur as United Nations peace keepers.
Solomons women told to bring own maternity supplies to hospital
Pregnant women in Solomon Islands are being told to bring their own supplies when they go to hospital to give birth.
Solomons crackdown on illegal foreign businesses
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Commerce, Labour and Immigration has stepped up efforts to shutdown illegal foreign businesses in the country.
Solomons women in practice parliament
A practice parliament has been held in Solomon Islands in an effort to encourage more women to participate in politics.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 June 2018
Norfolk wage surge threatens business and jobs; Solomon Islands women encouraged to take up politics; An i-Kiribati man wants every local family to use hydroponics to grow food; Online child abuse and… Audio
Solomon Islands women encouraged to take up politics
A practice parliament workshop was held in the Solomon Islands last week in an effort to encourage more women to participate in politics. Audio
Solomons' submarine cable deal applauded
Businesses in Solomon Islands have welcomed an ambitious 2019 target set by Australia and New Zealand for the delivery of a high-speed internet cable.