Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands govt spends big on overseas travel
It has been revealed the Solomon Islands Government has spent $US4.2 million dollars on overseas travel for MPs over the past two years.
Flooding hits Solomon Islands capital
Authorities in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, are on alert after a depression hanging over southern Guadalcanal triggered flash flooding in the city.
Aid effort continues in Solomons
Provincial governments and aid organisations are still working to provide emergency supplies and assistance to people in Solomon Islands who were affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in December.
Dismay in Melanesia as ABC ends shortwave
The axing of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's shortwave service to the Pacific has been met with dismay in the region.
Prendergast optimistic about Solomons future
Solomon Islands outgoing police commissioner says he leaves the country optimistic about its future.
Solutions needed for Solomons housing problems
New research has found that informal settlements in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, are expanding and a better approach is needed to manage their growth. Audio
AFP assistant commissioner to head Solomon Islands police force
A Australian Federal Police assistant commissioner is to become the new commissioner of police in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands will continue to push for Taipei at UN
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare says his country will continue to support Taiwan's bid for international recognition at the United Nations.
Urgent work needed to reduce Honiara house prices - researcher
Houses in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara have become so expensive they are now out of the reach of even the most senior civil servants.
Solomon Islands no longer safe for children - report
A study carried out by the Solomon Islands Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs claims the country is no longer a safe place for children.
Fiji signs MSG trade agreement
The Melanesian Spearhead Group Chair, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has welcomed Fiji's signing of the new Melanesian Free Trade Agreement (MFTA) in Suva, Fiji.
RAMSI hands over new station to Solomon Islands police
The regional assistance mission to Solomon Islands has handed over the keys to a new multi-million dollar fire and rescue station in the capital, Honiara.
MSG chair postpones PNG leg of Melanesia tour
The chairperson of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has postponed the PNG leg of his Melanesia tour.
First concessional loan approved for Solomons hydro project
Solomon Islands has been awarded a $US15 million concessional loan, for its Tina River Hydro Project, by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
Mystery disease in Solomons identified as meningococcal meningitis
A rare but serious infection which killed three children in the Solomon Islands over the festive season has been identified as meningococcal meningitis.
Solomons caucus defends removal of bauxite export duty
A Solomon Islands cabinet decision to remove a 20 percent export duty on bauxite is being defended by the chairman of the government caucus.
Solomon Islands PM defends leaked texts
Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended a leaked sms conversation he had with an official of a bauxite mining company about tax exemptions.
MSG chair discusses membership in Vila
The chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group has arrived in Port Vila for discussions that cover membership guidelines.
Sogavare starts MSG tour amid West Papua impasse
The chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, the Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare, today starts a tour of the member states' capitals.
Solomons investigating three vessels running aground
Maritime safety authorities in Solomon Islands are investigating three incidents of vessels running aground during the festive season.
