Solomon Islands
Solomons' PM wants to apply for PNG citizenship
The Solomon Islands' prime minister has declared his intention to apply for Papua New Guinea citizenship and settle in PNG when he retires.
Solomons police call for calm as they investigate cult shooting
Police in Solomon Islands are calling for calm as investigations into the shooting of a Melanesian Brother continue.
Solomons police to arrest parents for allowing daughter to live with logger
A Solomon Islands prosecutor has told a local court that police will arrest and charge the parents of a 13-year girl for allegedly forcing her to live with a Malaysian logger.
March in Solomons to petition PM on anti-corruption
A public march is planned in the Solomon Islands capital to petition the prime minister to bring his government's anti-corruption bill back to parliament.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 19 September 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Dumped Nauru magistrate gets top job in Solomons
A female magistrate dumped by Nauru earlier this year has been made Solomon Islands first woman chief magistrate.
Top Solomons official charged with corruption
The speaker of the Solomon Islands Temotu provincial assembly, Johnson Levela has been charged with 12 counts of official corruption and conversion.
Solomons' police upgrading skills to combat cyber crimes
Solomon Islands' police are upgrading the skills of their crime investigators so they can deal with cyber crimes.
High tax in Solomons discourages investment
High taxation rates in Solomon Islands have been described as a disincentive to business growth.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 12 September 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons students to reconcile with Fiji communities in Suva
Solomon Islands students studying in Fiji will reconcile with communities in Suva following reports that they have been causing disturbances.
Police probe Solomons' cult after arrow shooting
Police in Solomon Islands are investigating a local cult after an Anglican Brother was shot with an arrow in Makira-Ulawa Province.
Sports: Solomons salvage 2-all draw with All Whites
The Solomon Islands football team have salvaged some pride today in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier against New Zealand.
Warrant arrest issued for Solomon Islands' minister
A warrant of arrest has been issued for a Solomon Islands' minister after he failed to appear in court to face charges of conversion.
Sport: Solomons police on alert ahead of All Whites game
Police in Solomon Islands have beefed up security in Honiara where the heat could influence today's World Cup qualifier against New Zealand
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 5 September 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons PM vows to pass revised anti-corruption bill
Solomon Islands' prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has lashed out at his critics and vowed to pass a revised anti-corruption bill during the next sitting of parliament. Audio
Sport: Solomons coach laments New Zealand mismatch
Solomon Islands football coach Felipe Vega Arango has lamented the gap between New Zealand and the rest of Oceania.
Solomons PM promises new anti-corruption bill
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has vowed to pass a revised anti-corruption bill during the next sitting of parliament.
All Whites crush Solomons 6-1 in first tie match
The All Whites have put on a master class in attacking-football, beating the Solomon Islands six-one in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying tie at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.