Solomon Islands
Solomons health authorities baffled by mystery disease
Health authorities in Solomon Islands are waiting for laboratory results to identify a mystery illness which has killed three people this month.
Solomons continues to be hit by aftershocks
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Solomon Islands early this morning, in an area plagued by tremors since early December.
Solomons vet charged over dolphin breeding facility
A Solomon Islands veterinarian has been arrested and charged by local police for operating a captive breeding facility for dolphins.
Huawei contracted to install Solomon's internet cable
The Chinese multinational, Huawei, has been contracted by the Solomon Islands government to install an undersea internet cable from Sydney to Honiara.
Taiwan to fund Solomons stadium for 2023 Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands government has approached Taiwan for funding to construct the main games venue for the 2023 Pacific Games to be held in Honiara.
Solomons airline cancels domestic route over land dispute
Solomon Islands national airline has suspended one of its domestic routes because of a dispute between landowners and airport administrators.
Escaped prisoners recaptured in Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands have recaptured two prisoners who escaped from Auki prison in Malaita province in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Solomons to curb buying old boats
The Solomon Islands government is poised to restrict the type of boats which can be used for transporting passengers.
Provincial leaders in Solomons defer no confidence motion
A planned motion of no confidence in the Premier of Solomon Islands Temotu Province, Nelson Oma, has been deferred to the New Year after several provincial leaders supporting the motion recieved…
RSIPF graduates 35 women police officers
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has graduated 35 female police officers after undergoing an 18-week training programme.
MSG discussions highlight Indonesia schism
Differences in approach between Indonesian and West Papuan representatives reached a head at Melanesian Spearhead Group meetings in Vanuatu last week.
Solomons official faces corruption charges
The Solomon Islands Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, has been arrested.
Solomons builder charged over depleted health fund
A businessman in Solomon Islands has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from a public health fund.
Solomon Islands calls for targeted response to recent quakes
Disaster authorities in Solomon Islands are calling for a targeted approach to emergency response and recovery in the wake of a major earthquake. Audio
Shelter, health and education priorities for Solomons quake recovery
Shelter, health and education are the priority areas for authorities responding to recent quakes in Solomon Islands.
Sport: Solomon Islands Football Federation sanctioned
The Solomon Islands Football Federation has been sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifying match against Tahiti last month.
Solomons police standing by to rearm
The police in Solomon Islands say they're ready to rearm as soon as the government gives them the green light.
Solomons police charge sixth suspect in million dollar fraud case
Police in Solomon Islands have arrested and charged a sixth suspect in a million US dollar fraud investigation involving staff at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Police in...
Solomon Islands launches e-passport system
The Solomon Islands government has launched its Electronic Passport and Border Control Management System a little over a year since it signed an agreement for its installation.
