Solomon Islands
Solomons set to relaunch development bank
The Solomon Islands government has approved a new business model to revitalise the country's defunct development bank.
Solomons opens tourist office in Japan
Solomon Islands is to seek more tourists from Japan with the government setting up a tourism office in Tokyo.
Blue boat sailors still in Solomons' custody
The 40 Vietnamese crew on the so-called 'blue boats' remain in custody in Solomon Islands almost a month after they were arrested.
Logging a source of frustration in Solomons province
There are more signs that promised benefits from logging have not materialised in Solomon Islands' Temotu province.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 26 April 2017
Deep frustrations over logging in parts of Solomon Islands Temotu province; Fiji's political landscape changes ahead of next year's general election; Several women are among the line-up of nominees… Audio
Frustrations over logging run deep on Solomons' Vanikoro
Deep frustrations remain over logging activities on Vanikoro Island in Solomon Islands' Temotu province. According to a local teacher who is compiling a report on issues around logging on Vanikoro… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 26 April 2017
Debate continues over the quality of healthcare in Fiji; A new flood prediction tool is trialled in Fiji; Candidates line up for Niue election; Australia is labelled a 'rogue state' for Manus Island… Audio
MPs' debts could stop Solomons students from graduating
About 200 students at the Solomon Islands National University could be barred from graduating because of MPs not honouring their sponsorship commitments.
Sport: Futsal complex in Solomon Islands getting closer
There is optimism in Solomon Islands that construction of a long-promised futsal complex will begin in the coming months. Audio
Honiara mayor calls for Solomons to reintroduce death penalty
The mayor of the Solomon Islands capital has called for the reintroduction of the death penalty.
Sport: Futsal complex to make things 'easier' for Solomons players
Solomon Islands are being backed to take their futsal game to another level once a long-awaited purpose-built venue is completed in Honiara.
Sport: Construction of futsal complex in Solomons nearing start
Construction of a long-awaited futsal complex in Solomon Islands is expected to begin by the end of the year.
Blue boats crew members fined in Solomons
The Solomon Islands Magistrate's Court in Honiara has fined 40 crew members of Vietnamese blue boats $US99 dollars each for illegally entering the country.
World in Sport for 19 April 2017
This week, Fiji and Samoa disappoint at the Singapore Sevens, Fiji's bid to take part in the New South Wales rugby league competition could have government backing, the finalists are found in the OFC… Audio
Sport: Construction of futsal court stalled in Solomons
Construction of a long-awaited futsal complex in Solomon Islands has yet to begin, six months after the proposed start date.
Solomons tourism poised to soar
An expert on tourism says the Solomon Islands tourism sector hold a lot of promise for the economic development of the country.
Solomons police investigate double killing
Police in Solomon Islands are investigating the killing of two people in Honiara.
Solomons pushed to develop tourism sector
The Solomon Islands government is being encouraged by the Asian Development Bank to foster the development of the country's tourism sector. Audio
Vietnamese boats fined in Solomons could be destroyed
Vietnamese blue boats caught fishing illegally in Solomon Islands have been fined $US4.6 million.
Tourism source of sustainable growth for Solomons - ADB
The Asian Development Bank wants Solomon Islands to pursue tourism to sustain economic growth.