Solomon Islands
20 arrested after sorcery related arson in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands police are investigating the sorcery related torching of two houses at a village in Central Kwara'ae on Malaita.
Solomons opposition decries absenteeism in parliament
The Solomon Islands opposition leader says it was inexcusable that there was no quorum for parliament to sit on Monday.
110-year-old Solomons' scout to be honoured for WWII role
From this Saturday through to next Thursday a series of events on Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands will be held to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles of World War Two. Audio
Solomons marks 75th anniversary of Guadalcanal Battle
Solomon Islands marks the 75th anniversary this month of one of the Second World War's most significant campaigns.
Solomons aims to boost tertiary education
The Solomon Islands government says it will fund more people to get tertiary qualifications.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 1 August 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons' ombudsman expecting more complaints under new law
The Solomon Islands' ombudsman Fred Fakari says he is expecting to receive more complaints from the public after a new law passed last week made provisions for verbal complaints to be accepted by his…
Call for more autonomy for Solomons ombudsman
The leader of the opposition in Solomon Islands has called for more autonomy for the office of the ombudsman.
Solomons head for medical job freeze
The Solomon Islands government has signalled a job freeze for new doctors and nurses in the country.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 25 July 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Solomons' police chief concerned at drink driving offences
The Solomon Islands' police commissioner has reiterated concerns with high numbers of people drinking alcohol and driving in the country.
PM's Press Sec moves to Solomons media association
The Media Association of Solomon Islands has elected the outgoing press secretary to the prime minister as its president.
Solomons police to approach ministry about crocodile problem
Police in Solomon Islands say they will be approaching the environment ministry to discuss the dangers posed by a growing crocodile population.
Solomons police take over crocodile patrols
Police in Solomon Islands say they are proud to be taking on the responsibility for crocodile patrols. Audio
Junior Robotics team from Solomon Islands do well in first US championship
Solomon Islands' Junior Robotics team finished on a high in Washington DC.
Solomon fish exporters to get a boost under a new project
Solomon Islands fish exporters will get a boost under a new project supported and led by the Standards and Trade Development Facility and the Food and Agriculture Organisation or FAO.
Pacific medical data project gets philanthropic funding boost
A project to reduce preventable deaths in the Pacific by improving medical data has received a significant funding boost from a US philanthropist.
Solomons minister allegedly filmed in secret meeting
The Solomon Islands opposition says it has obtained video footage of a secret meeting between the minister of mines and a controversial foreign miner in hotel carpark. Video
Solomons police to tackle crocodile problem
A special police unit has been formed in Solomon Islands to deal with crocodiles.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 18 July 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio