Solomon Islands
ADB encourages Solomons to improve rural development
The president of the Asian Development Bank has called on Solomon Islands to improve rural development and access to basic services.
Solomons ends links with Philippines AMA University
Solomon Islands is to stop sending scholarship students to study at AMA University in the Philippines.
Solomons needs to create 10,000 jobs a year - Chamber
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the government and the private sector to focus on creating 10,000 jobs a year.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 22 August 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomon Islands set to destroy seized Vietnamese blue boats
A deal has been signed in Solomons Islands to destroy the Vietnamese blue boats caught fishing illegally earlier this year.
Solomons' PM refutes misappropriation allegation calls for apology
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has rejected allegations that he misappropriated more than 640 thousand US dollars.
Three people die in boating accident in Solomons
A boating accident in Solomon Islands has left three people dead.
Sacked minister accuses Solomons' PM of misappropriation
A sacked Solomon Islands' minister has accused the prime minister Manasseh Sogavare of misappropriating more than US$640,000 in funds.
Suspect arrested over Bloody Ridge plaque theft
The police in Solomon Islands have arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of stealing a war memorial plaque from Bloody Ridge.
Solomons official facing corruption charges
Solomon Islands police have arrested and charged a senior government official over corruption allegations.
Miner's withdrawal from Sols prompts call for better regulation
The Solomon Islands' Chamber of Commerce has expressed regret over the withdrawal of the Japanese mining giant Sumitomo. Audio
Sport: Solomons claim underdog tag for World Cup qualifier
Solomon Islands football coach Felipe Vega-Arango has named a 21 man squad to contest the first of two matches against New Zealand in the final stage of Oceania World Cup qualifying but says his side…
Dance with ex-wife prompted Solomons attack, say police
The police in Solomon Islands say a man attacked two naval officers from New Zealand because one of them was dancing with his ex-wife.
Body found of missing crew member in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands police have recovered the body of a missing crew member after a tug boat sank in Central Islands province last month.
Australia and Solomon Islands sign new security treaty
A new security agreement between Solomon Islands and Australia allows for the rapid deployment of Australian security forces in case of civil and ethnic unrest.
Solomons WW2 memorial plaque recovered
The Solomon Islands police have recovered a plaque stolen from the new Second World War memorial at Bloody Ridge.
Miner's withdrawal from Solomons prompts call for better regulation
The chair of Solomon Islands' Chamber of Commerce has expressed regret over the withdrawal of Japanese mining giant Sumitomo.
Solomons fishing industry gets $US10m boost
Solomon Islands' tuna fishing industry is to get a boost with a $US10 million dollar loan from the International Finance Corporation, IFC.
Bloody Ridge plaque stolen in Solomon Islands
An engraved plaque, unveiled just last week on a monument at the Bloody Ridge National Park in Solomon Islands has been stolen.
Lack of trauma counselling in Solomons perpetuating violence
An Anglican nun working with victims of violence in post-conflict Solomon Islands says the lack of adequate trauma counselling is perpetuating violence. Audio
