Solomon Islands
Solomons police safely remove bomb in East Honiara
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has safely removed an unexploded bomb found in East Honiara.
Seven rescued from boat stuck on reef in Temotu
Police in the Solomon Islands have rescued seven people from a boat which ran aground on a reef off Santa Cruz Island.
Solomons' airfield now ready to take flights
A provincial airfield in Solomon Islands has been cleared to take flights, seven years after it was closed because of land disputes.
MPs in Solomons using foreign aid as diversion - Transparency
The chair of Transparency Solomon Islands says local MPs are using foreign aid and development projects to divert public attention away from the misuse of domestic funds. Audio
MPs in Solomons using foreign aid as diversion - Transparency
The chair of Transparency Solomon Islands says local MPs are using foreign aid and development projects to divert public attention away from the misuse of domestic funds.
5.8 quake near Solomon Islands capital
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near the capital of Solomon Islands this morning.
Ireland hopes for Solomons backing at UN
The Irish ambassador to Solomon Islands says he wants to build ties between both countries in areas such as climate change and co-operation at the United Nations.
Solomons Finance Minister forecasts 3.5 percent growth
The Solomon Islands Finance Minister says the country's economy is expected to grow by 3.5 percent this year.
Calls for art school to be established in Solomon Islands
The Art Society of Solomon Islands is calling on the government to set up an art school in the country.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 27 March 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons tourism market passes annual milestone
Solomon Islands has surpassed the 25,000 annual international visitor mark for the first time since numbers were first recorded in 1990.
Govt accused of helping loggers pillage Solomons
An opposition MP in Solomon Islands says the country has been "raped" and "robbed" in broad daylight by foreign loggers with the full complicity of its leaders over successive governments.
Tagata o te Moana for 24 March 2018
Almost four weeks since a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands, the response effort is picking up pace; Vanuatu's disaster authorities are in emergency mode again amid intensified… Audio
Solomons Govt planning health spending cut
The Solomon Islands Government is planning to slash the health budget by $US4.16 million dollars.
Solomons MP calls for dismantling of MSG
An opposition MP in Solomon Islands says the Melanesian Spearhead Group has lost its way and needs to be dismantled.
The wreck of another famous US warship found in the Pacific
An expedition off the Solomon Islands coast has found the wreck of American World War 2 ship, the USS Juneau. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 20 March 2018
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands budget being prepared amid limited funds
The Solomon Islands Treasurer says the upcoming 2018 budget is aimed at restoring fiscal stability.
Sport: Oceania Rugby Under 18s Sevens Championship announced
The first Oceania Rugby Under 18s Sevens Championship has been announced and will take place in Sydney next month.
Tagata o te Moana for 17 March 2018
PNG shifts into full relief mode after as Police confirm 125 deaths and 35,000 displaced by Highlands quake nearly three weeks ago; Vanuatu's deputy prime minister avoids jail time; Pacific artists… Audio