Solomon Islands
Solomons signs MSG free trade agreement
Solomon Islands has become the first country to sign the Melanesian Free Trade Agreement.
Solomons Police reward needed to catch shooters
The Solomons Islands police say a reward offer for information about an attack on a boat indicates they are extremely serious about finding those responsible.
Solomons call for Paris Agreement action
The Solomon Islands Climate Change Minister, Samuel Manetoali, has called on world leaders to work with urgency to implement the Paris Agreement.
MSG secretariat pencils date for leaders summit
The Melanesian Spearhead Group secretariat has a new proposed date for a leaders summit to discuss West Papuan membership.
Solomons police offer reward for info on shooting
Police in Solomon Islands are offering a $US12,000 reward for information about a shooting and arson attack on a speed boat in 2014.
New air service between Solomons and Kiribati
Kiribati and Solomon Islands have agreed on a new Air Service Agreement.
Senior Solomons government official arrested for fraud
A senior Solomon Islands government accountant has been arrested on allegations he stole more than US$102,000 of state funds.
Sport: Stoppage time strike seals Solomons win
A stoppage time strike from Emmanual Poila gave Solomon Islands a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 victory against Tahiti in Honiara to boost their chances in Stage 3 of Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying.
Solomons DPP to get file on custody death shortly
The Solomon Islands Director of Public Prosecution Office will soon be handed the police file on the death of a young man who died in police custody last June.
Solomons PM retains support of caucus
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has retained the support of his caucus despite his party membership being revoked by his United Democratic Party.
Solomons PM kicked out of his party - report
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has reportedly been kicked out of his own political party.
Sport: Tahiti edge Solomons in World Cup qualifying
A second-half free kick from Tauhiti Keck has given Tahiti a narrow 1-0 victory over Solomon Islands in Papeete, in Stage 3 of Oceania Football World Cup qualifying.
Politics said to be hampering Solomons gold mine
A minority shareholder says political interference has set back the reopening of the Solomon Islands Gold Ridge gold mine.
Sport: Tahiti and Solomon Islands square off in FIFA World Cup qualifying
Tahiti and Solomon Islands square off tonight in the third round of FIFA World Cup qualifying in Papeete.
Provinces agree to federal government in Solomon Islands
Provincial leaders in Solomon Islands have agreed to adopt a federal constitution and change the system of government.
ADB grant for new Solomons university campus
The Asian Development Bank and the University of the South Pacific have signed loan and grant agreements to fund the building of a new campus in Honiara.
Solomons won't enter media duel with Jakarta
The Solomon Islands government says it is not in a position to respond to a warning from Indonesia's government to keep quiet about West Papua.
More than 1,700 dengue cases in Solomon Islands
More than 1,700 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in Solomon Islands, a month since the outbreak was declared.
Federal constitution discussed in Solomons
A proposed federal constitution for Solomon Islands is the focus of discussions today between the country's prime minister and heads of the nine provinces.
Warning against fake recruitment agents in Solomons
Solomon Islanders are being warned about fake agents pretending to recruit seasonal workers to go Australia and New Zealand.