Solomon Islands
Sport: Pacific Games face delays in Solomons
The venue for the main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands has still yet to be decided and finalised.
Sport: NZ, New Caledonia qualify for U17 World Cup
New Caledonia and New Zealand have qualified for the Under-17 Football World Cup in India after defeating Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea in two nail-biting semi-final clashes at the OFC…
Water supply in Solomons' Auki being restored
The Solomon Islands Government says work is underway to restore water services in the country's second largest city, Auki.
Czech Republic keen to broaden ties with Solomon Islands
The Czech Republic has this week expressed interest in broadening its ties to Solomon Islands.
Melanesian women encouraged to run for office
A political communicator from Washington DC is empowering Melanesian women to run for office. Audio
Solomons businesses keen on reopening of development bank
Businesses in Solomon Islands are keen for the country's Development Bank to be re-established.
NZ identifies growth capacity in Solomons
New Zealand's foreign minister says the Solomon Islands has significant capacity to grow its fisheries and agriculture sectors.
NZ to keep its Solomons' police presence
New Zealand is to maintain a police presence in Solomon Islands once the Regional Assistance Mission ends its 14 year stint in July. Audio
NZ police presence to stay in Solomons post-RAMSI
New Zealand will maintain a police presence in Solomon Islands once the Regional Assistance Mission ends its 14-year-stint in July.
Solomon Islands wants access for root crops into NZ
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, told New Zealand Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, who has been in Honiara this week, that his country wants to export root crops to New Zealand.
New Solomons' welfare seen as vital for struggling families
The Minister of Health in Solomon Islands says there is strong backing for his Child and Family Bill. Audio
NZ Foreign Minister flies the flag in parts of Melanesia
The New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully has been meeting with government officials in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville and Solomon Islands this week. Audio
NZ considers more airport development in Solomons
New Zealand is looking to provide more help for the development of tourism in Solomon Islands.
NZ discussing post RAMSI security with Solomons
The New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully says his country has plans for how it can assist Solomon Islands when the Regional Assistance Mission, RAMSI, pulls out in July.
Solomons Minister says abuse rare but help needed
The Minister of Health in Solomon Islands says there is strong backing for his Child and Family Bill.
'Foreign habits' eating Solomons - Minister
A cabinet minister says the future of Solomon Islands is bleak because foreign habits are eating into the social fabric of communities.
Flood damage hurts Solomon Islands farmers
The heavy rain has eased in Solomon Islands but has left many farmers devastated.
Solomon Islands bill to counter pressure on families
The Solomon Islands National Parliament has been told economic pressures are weakening the country's traditional family and community structures.
Solomon Islands main hospital using container for morgue
The National Referral Hospital in Honiara in Solomon Islands is to use a container as a temporary morgue.
Solomons to partner with Korea on hydro dam project
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister's Office says the Tina River hydro development project will be owned and operated by a joint venture between the government and Korea's K-Water.
