Solomon Islands
First Pacific regional visit by Taiwan president
Taiwan's president Tsai Ing Wen is to visit Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands at the end of the month.
Logging without consent underway on Solomons' Nende
A landowner group in Temotu province of Solomon islands says logging is underway on their land without consent.
Solomon ministers reshuffled
Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare has reshuffled two of his senior cabinet ministers.
Solomons' police prepare second Darfur deployment
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has commissioned a second deployment of five officers to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur.
Solomons to make solar panels - a Pacific first
Solomon Islands will soon have its own solar panel manufacturing plant.
Solomons' crime prevention strategy making strides
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says its Crime Prevention Strategy is recording early successes.
First female dive instructor from Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has its first internationally accredited female dive instructor.
Solomons joins Interpol
The Solomon Islands has become a member of the international policing organisation Interpol.
IMF urges more accountability in Solomon Govt spending
A visiting International Monetary Fund team has urged the Solomon Islands government to be transparent and accountable in how it uses state money.
Solomons' airport reopens after seven year dispute
A provincial airfield in Solomon Islands closed for seven years because of land disputes could soon be re-opened.
Annual stoush in New York over West Papua
The issue of West Papuan self-determination has again been the subject of fiery debate at the United Nations General Assembly.
Indonesia hits back at Melanesian leaders on West Papua
Indonesia has denied allegations regarding West Papua made by Pacific leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 26 September 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons calls on UN to support self-determination for West Papuans
The Solomon Islands prime minister has called on world leaders to support self-determination for West Papuans.
Pacific chocolate and coffee showcases in Auckland
Products from five Pacific countries will be on offer at Auckland's fourth Chocolate and Coffee show.
Solomons provinces plan peace festival
Education authorities in two Solomon Islands provinces are organising a week long peace festival to strengthen the relationship between their schools.
Solomon Islands vulnerable to cyber-crimes
The Solomon Islands Director of Public Prosecution says the country does not have any existing laws to prosecute people who are engaged in cyber-crimes.
Solomon's police call for calm as they investigate shooting
Police in Solomon Islands continue to call for calm as they continue their investigations into the shooting of a Melanesian with an arrow allegedly by members of a local cult. Audio
Solomons govt promises to bring back anti-corruption bill
Solomon Islands' acting prime minister has promised protesters the government will bring back its anti-corruption bill when parliament resumes next month.
Solomons govt promises to bring back anti-corruption bill
Solomon Islands' acting prime minister Manasseh Maelanga has promised protesters government will bring back its anti-corruption bill when parliament resumes next month. Audio