Solomon Islands
6am World, Pacific and Sports News for 17 May 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
More New Zealand funding for Solomons aviation sector
The New Zealand government has committed a further $US13.8 million in aid funding to upgrade provincial airports in Solomon Islands.
Solomons police arrest suspect in double murder
Police in Solomon Islands have arrested a man for the alleged murder of two people in Honiara over the Easter holiday.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 16 May 2017
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
High rental bill for Solomons' ministry questioned
The opposition in Solomon Islands has questioned moving the offices of the Ministry of Rural Development to a building which costs twice in rent.
Guadalcanal premier favours new Solomons voting system
The premier of Guadalcanal Province has endorsed proposed changes to the Solomon Islands voting system.
New ombudsman for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands new ombudsman, Frederick Fakarii, was sworn in yesterday at government house in Honiara.
Blue boat crews caught in Solomons to be repatriated
The 40 crew of three Vietnamese blue boats caught fishing illegally in Solomon Islands in March are to be repatriated at the expense of their families.
Solomons landowners discuss concerns on reopening gold mine
Landowners on Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands have been consulted about the proposed reopening of the Gold Ridge gold mine.
Mines to send team to Temotu to listen to community
Officials from the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification in Solomon Islands, are to go to Temotu province to hear community concerns about bauxite mining.
Unease over mining runs deep in Temotu
There's growing community frustration in Temotu province of Solomon Islands over bauxite mining operations which are being linked with recent political turmoil in the provincial government. Audio
Solomons resource interests linked to Temotu leadership change
The former premier of Temotu province in Solomon Islands claims his removal was all about approving licenses for mining and logging interests.
Solomons police chief says officers need to keep public's trust
The Solomon Islands' police commissioner says his newly rearmed officers need to maintain the trust placed in them by the people of Solomon Islands. Audio
Solomons police rearmed for the first time in 14 years
Police in Solomon Islands, who have been without guns for almost 14 years, were rearmed on Monday. Audio
Solomons minister defends move to new building
Solomon Islands Minister of Rural Development Jimson Tanangada has dismissed criticism of his plan to move his ministry to new offices.
Solomons police armed for first time since 2003
Police in Solomon Islands will be officially rearmed today at a ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.
Solomons Police working to resolve squatter conflict
The police in Solomon Islands say they have restored order in West Honiara where a house was burnt down following clashes between groups of men armed with home-made weapons and who were throwing…
Solomons Police working to resolve squatter conflict
The police in Solomon Islands say they have restored order in West Honiara where a house was burnt down following clashes between groups of armed men.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 2 May 2017
The latest news in Solomon Island Pidgin language (Tok Pisin). Audio
Temotu member questions mining as Solomons development option
A member of the Temotu provincial assembly in Solomon Islands says mining is a poor option for the remote province.
