Solomon Islands
News in Pidgin for 19 June 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Pacific feels pressure over Taiwan links
The Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says some Pacific islands are feeling pressure over their ties with Taiwan.
Solomons internet cable deal with Australia signed
Solomon Islands and Australia have inked an initial deal for an undersea internet cable between the two countries.
Solomons PM hopes to pass dual citizenship law
The Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says he aims to pass dual citizenship legislation before the end of his tenure.
Logging hold on Solomons economy hard to break - PM
Solomon Islands' heavy economic reliance on logging makes it difficult to address unsustainable harvesting, its prime minister says.
Linguist says scientists have a lot to learn from Pacific languages
Scientists have a lot to learn from Pacific languages, according to a linguist from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Six teenagers charged with serious crimes in Solomons province
Solomon Islands police at Kirakira in Makira-Ulawa Province have charged six teenagers with multiple serious crimes.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 12 June 2018
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
NZ grower clarifies his company helps workers pay airfares
A New Zealand fruit grower has clarified that his company helps pay for the airfares of all its Solomon Islands workers to come to New Zealand, because they cannot afford to do so themselves, and they…
Solomons PM says sun not setting on logging industry
Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says the sun is not setting on the country's logging industry as predicted by regional experts.
Solomon Islands police remove 226kg bomb from village
Solomon Islands Police have removed a United States 226kg bomb from Toumoa Village in the Shortland Islands during a recent Coast Watchers Exercise.
NZ grower says RSE workers invaluable to the industry
A New Zealand fruit grower says his industry can no longer survive without the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
NZ announces support for Solomons as it welcomes PM
New Zealand has announced more support for airports in Solomon Islands following the arrival of the country's prime minister on an official visit.
NZ grower says industry can no longer survive without RSE
A New Zealand fruit grower says his industry can no longer survive without the seasonal employment scheme that brings over Pacific labourers. Audio
Australian miner loses bauxite licence in Solomons
An Australian company wanting to mine bauxite in Solomon Islands has had its exploration licence rescinded.
Chocolate made from Solomons cacao bag international awards
Two varieties of single origin chocolate made in New Zealand from Solomon Islands cacao have won bronze awards at an international event in London. Audio
Woman secures historic by-election win in Solomons
Lanelle Tanangada has secured an historic by-election victory in Solomon Islands, becoming the first ever woman MP for Western province and defeating a former prime minister in the process.
Expired drugs, patients sleeping on floor at Solomons hospital
More revelations have surfaced about the sorry state of the main national hospital in Solomon Islands.
Solomons govt approaches new position on West Papua
The Solomon Islands government says its official position on West Papua won't be made until after provincial consultations. Audio
Shift in Solomon Islands government's view on Papua
A leading foreign affairs official from the Solomon Islands government says it's now seeing a balanced picture on Indonesia's Papua region.