Solomon Islands
Solomons group plans legal action over Temotu mining
A Solomon Islands conservation group says it's planning legal action against the government over mining plans in the remote Temotu province.
NZ help to multi purpose facility in Solomons' capital
New Zealand is to contribute up to $US4.4 million dollars for the redevelopment of a multi-purpose facility in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara.
NZ to keep eight police in Solomons post RAMSI
New Zealand's Police Minister Paula Bennett has signed a deal with the Solomon Islands government to maintain a police presence after the departure of RAMSI.
Thousands of Solomon Islanders turn out to farewell RAMSI
Thousands turned up at Lawson Tama stadium in Honiara yesterday to farewell the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands which officially ends 14 years of peace and nation building work in the… Audio
Thousands turn out to farewell RAMSI
Thousands turned up at Lawson Tama stadium in Honiara yesterday to farewell the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands which officially ends 14 years of peace and nation building work in the…
Understanding RAMSI success key to Solomon's future
Understanding the success of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands holds the key to the country's future. Audio
Feeling insulted, Solomons PM wants history of tensions rewritten
The Solomon Islands prime minister has called on academics to rewrite their analyses of the causes of the country's ethnic tensions and the role of leaders - including himself - during that period.
RAMSI praised as exemplary story of Pacific partnership
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands is being hailed an exemplary story of regional partnership.
Solomons' flood victims still living in makeshift housing
Victims of Solomon Islands' worst flood disaster three years ago are still living in makeshift housing, without safe drinking water or electricity.
Solomons' PM calls RAMSI a regional success
RAMSI is hailed as a Pacific success story by the Solomons PM. Audio
Solomons PM says RAMSI partnership a regional success
The prime minister of Solomon Islands says the country's partnership with the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands is a Pacific success story.
Solomons' national archives gifted RAMSI records
Solomon Islands' national archivist says a collection of official publications from RAMSI is a treasured resource for future generations.
Former RAMSI official says ban on guns Solomons' strength
A former special co-ordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands says the country's ban on guns is its biggest strength going forward.
Melanesian Archbishop challenges Solomons to chart a path
The Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia has challenged Solomon Islanders to chart a path for the future as the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands departs.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 26 June 2017
Thanks given for RAMSI in the Solomons; We check in on polling in PNG; Claims that NZ government fails vulnerable Maori and Pasifika; Australian Human Rights Commission disturbed by government… Audio
Thanks given for RAMSI in the Solomons
Solomon Islanders are expressing their thanks to the departing regional security force that has been keeping the peace in the country for the better part of 14 years and that is leaving the country… Audio
Women in leadership crisis in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands national council of women has described a falling out between the minister and permanent secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth and Children's Affairs as a slap in the face of…
Solomons' govt to declare public holiday for RAMSI farewell
Thursday will be a public holiday in Solomon Islands as the government marks the end of the 14-year regional assistance mission.
As RAMSI departs, Solomons looks to shape a future
A former Solomon Islands foreign affairs minister says the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands is an opportunity for the country to shape its own future. Audio
Memorial to RAMSI fallen dedicated in Solomon Islands
A memorial to six men and women who lost their lives while serving the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands was dedicated in Honiara on Friday.