Solomon Islands
Solomons' doctors' strike could be deferred to December 29
A doctors' strike planned for tomorrow in Solomon Islands could be deferred to December 29 according to officials from the public service ministry.
Solomons' public service optimistic about avoiding doctors' strike
Officials at the Solomon Islands' ministry of public service say they are hopeful a planned doctors' strike can be avoided.
Solomons landowners raising funds to challenge miner in court
Landowners in Solomon Islands Temotu province are trying to raise funds to challenge the prospecting rights of miner Pacific Bauxite in court. Audio
International flights to Solomons' Munda airport soon
There are hopes a huge airfield development in Solomon Islands will welcome international flights for the first time by April next year.
Solomons' doctors to go on strike this Friday
Doctors in Solomon Islands are planning a nationwide strike this Friday in protest of the government's failure to review a decades old scheme of service.
Solomons' landowners raising funds to battle miner in court
Landowners in Solomon Islands' Temotu province are trying to raise funds to challenge the prospecting rights of miner Pacific Bauxite in court.
Solomons PM assures Taipei over funding
The Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou has told Taiwan his government will continue to make sure aid from Taipei is properly accounted for.
Calls in Solomons for transparency in use of public funds
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in Solomon Islands says Pacific governments need to be more transparent with how they manage public funds.
Solomons' young leader awarded for improving adult literacy
A Solomon Islander has been acknowledged for her work tackling low literacy rates among adults.
Solomons' push for children's education on healthy foods
The Solomon Islands Chief Nutrition Officer Salome Namohunu is pushing for better nutrition education in schools.
Rhinoceros beetle reported in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands biosecurity department is deploying teams around the country to try and contain the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Solomon Islands authorities count cost of floods
Authorities in Solomon Islands are trying to ascertain the extent of damage after flooding across Guadalcanal this week.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 5 December 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok PIsin). Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 5 December 2017
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Solomons' wants more local food on hotel menus
Tourism authorities in Solomon Islands say they want more local produce to feature on restaurant menus around the country. Audio
Solomons' want more local food on hotel menus
Tourism authorities in Solomon Islands say they want more local produce to feature on restaurant menus around the country.
Solomons pulls out of Tokelau Arrangement on albacore
Solomon Islands has pulled out of the Tokelau Arrangement for South Pacific albacore, saying it's too restrictive on tuna catch.
Shark finning discovered in New Caledonia
The Vietnamese blue boats caught fishing illegally off New Caledonia are reported to have carried shark fins.
Sport: Footballers to kick off Vanuatu Pacific Mini Games
After years of planning, the on-field competition finally gets underway at the Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu today.
Former Solomons' PM wins election case against minister
A former Solomon Islands' prime minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has won an election petition against the minister for home affairs.