Solomon Islands
Voting underway in Solomons by-election
Voting is underway in the Western Province of Solomon Islands in the by-election for the Gizo Kolombangara constituency.
Solomons drug shortage not budget related - Dr Aumanu
The chief executive of Solomon Islands' national referral hospital is downplaying a drug shortage that has seen some doctors advising patients to bring their own medication when seeking treatment.
Chocolates made from Solomons cacao bag 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.
Drug shortage at Solomon Islands hospital
Doctors in Solomon Islands have been calling on patients to bring their own medication because of a critical shortage at the country's national referral hospital.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 22 May 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 22 May 2018
A prominent Niuean New Zealander is seeking a senior post at the World Health Organisation; Thousands of students in Solomon Islands took time out to think about their futures earlier this month at a… Audio
Thousands turn out for careers market in Solomon Islands
Thousands of students in Solomon Islands took time out to think about their futures earlier this month at a careers market day in the capital Honiara. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 15 May 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands needs to focus on job creation - Chamber
The chief executive of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce says the country needs to focus on creating jobs to engage its growing youth population.
Sport: Pacific Games Council keeping close watch on Solomons
The Pacific Games Council says it's keeping a closer watch on 2023 hosts Solomon Islands following Tonga's withdrawal from staging the 2019 event.
Thousands turn out for careers market in Solomon Islands
Thousands of students in Solomon Islands took time out to think about their futures this week at a careers market day in the capital Honiara.
Solomons police chief rejects accusations of inaction over logging row
The Solomon Islands' police commissioner has rejected accusations by the premier of Makira and Ulawa Province that police failed to take action in a recent confrontation between foreign loggers and…
Sport: Land secured for Solomons' national stadium
The Solomon Islands government has finally secured land to build the main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games.
Solomons province plans to ban loggers from Ngella islands
Central Province in Solomon Islands is planning to ban logging from the Ngella islands.
West Papua visit lacked transparency says Solomons group
There should have been more transparency around a government-led delegation's visit to West Papua last month, a leader of Solomon Islands civil society says.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 8 May 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons delegation to Indonesia sought balance
A Solomon Islands civil society worker says a delegation from his country which visited Indonesia sought a balanced view on West Papua human rights issues. Audio
Solomons visit to Papua reflects new approach by Honiara
A visit by a Solomon Islands delegation to Indonesia last week was aimed at getting a balanced view on West Papua human rights issues, according to one of the civil society workers who was part of the… Audio
Former Solomons PM runs in by-election
A former Solomon Islands prime minister Gordon Darcy Lilo is standing for re-election in a by-election to be held later this month.
Police warn anti-mining groups in Temotu not to block roads
Police in Solomon Islands are warning anti-mining groups in Temotu Province not to set up road blocks or throw objects at vehicles on public roads.