Solomon Islands
Solomons govt seeks solution to long running industrial dispute
The Solomon Islands government is seeking a solution to a long running industrial dispute over a massive coconut plantation operation in the country's Central Province.
Young girl first confirmed fatality of Solomons quakes
An 11-year old girl is the first confirmed fatality from the massive earthquakes which hit Solomon Islands last week.
First confirmed fatality after Solomons quakes
An eleven year old girl who died when a building collapsed on her is the first confirmed victim of the recent earthquakes in Solomon Islands. Audio
Calls for improved safety in Solomons after plane skids off runway
There are calls for improved aviation safety in Solomon Islands after a plane skidded off a grass airstrip and into the mud in Isabel Province last week.
7000 affected across 3 provinces by Solomons' quakes
Approximately 7000 people across 3 provinces are reported to have been affected by earthquakes in the Solomon Islands. Audio
7000 affected across three provinces by Solomons quakes
About 7000 people across three provinces are reported to have been affected by the recent earthquakes in the Solomon Islands.
Help arrives in quake affected Solomon's province
Disaster authorities in Solomon Islands arrived in the provincial capital of the earthquake affected Makira and Ulawa Province yesterday via police patrol boat and have begun travelling to affected… Audio
Help arrives in quake affected Solomons' province
Disaster officials in Solomon Islands arrived in the provincial capital of the earthquake affected Makira and Ulawa Province this morning {MON} on the police patrol boat and are preparing to travel to…
Shelter to be delivered to Solomons' quake victims Sunday
Disaster officials in Solomon Islands have made an initial assessment that 3,712 people have been affected by a spate of earthquakes over the past two days.
Villagers on alert after major Solomons' quake aftershock
A nurse on Makira Island in Solomon Islands says people there remain on alert following a major aftershock this morning after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning.
6.9 quake off Solomon Islands
A 6.9 earthquake has been recorded off Kirakira in Solomon Islands.
Solomon's PM describes corruption as a cancer
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has warned that seven more arrests related to corruption will be made in the coming days.
Quake affected communities in Solomons praised
An NGO in Solomon Islands is pleased with the disaster preparedness shown by quake affected communities in the Makira and Ulawa Province.
Aftershocks continue to rock Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is still being rocked by aftershocks brought on by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning. Audio
International Anti-Corruption Day marked in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is marking International Anti-Corruption Day today with a series of events beginning with a march through the capital Honiara this morning. Audio
Landslides and collapsed buildings in Solomons
About 3,000 people are affected and 40 houses damaged in Solomon Islands as reports continue to come in following this morning's 7.8 magnitude quake.
People flee to hills after Solomons quake
People who fled to the hills for safety in quake affected areas in Solomon Islands are yet to return to their homes as unusual tidal surges continue.
Solomons to work more closely with Sri Lanka
The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade says the country is keen to work with Sri Lanka on regional security.
As it happened: Tsunami threat for Pacific islands
A tsunami warning is in place for many Pacific islands after a magnitude 7.8 quake struck off the Solomon Islands this morning. Follow rolling updates here.
International Anti-Corruption Day marked in Solomons
The Solomon Islands is marking International Anti-Corruption Day today with a series of events beginning with a march through the capital Honiara this morning.
