Solomon Islands
Jakarta slams Solomons and Vanuatu over human rights
Indonesia has strongly rejected statements about West Papua by Vanuatu and Solomon Islands at the UN Human Rights Council session last week.
Solomons looks to make port more efficient
There are moves to gain greater efficiency at the Solomon Islands port at Honiara, with Australia assisting with a time release study.
Solomons says its well on track for PIDF summit
The Solomon Islands government says preparations are well underway for the upcoming Pacific Islands Development Forum summit.
UN and Jakarta focus on Papua rights abuses
While West Papua has been highlighted at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Jakarta says it's addressing cases of abuses in Papua.
Lingering tensions for Solomons' govt to solve - RAMSI
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI, says addressing the underlying causes of the ethnic crisis remains the job of the Solomons' government. Audio
Solomon Finance & Treasury crack down on corruption
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Finance says it's brought in new measures to crack down on staff stealing public funds.
RAMSI hopes for green light on police rearmament
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands says it's hoping to get the green light to rearm local police this year.
Lingering tensions for Solomons' govt to solve - RAMSI
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI, says addressing the underlying causes of the ethnic crisis remains the job of the Solomon Islands government.
Solomon Islands to repatriate students studying in PNG
The Solomon Islands government says it is repatriating students studying in Papua New Guinea due to ongoing concerns about their safety.
Cyclone early warning station to open in Solomons
A new weather station designed to provide early warnings of cyclones will be opened next week in Solomon Islands.
Solomons constitutional reform unit talks with lawyers
The Constitutional Reform Unit in Solomon Islands has started its final consultation with the Bar Association on the latest draft of the federal constitution.
Papuans and Indonesians at the same table in MSG
The Melanesian Spearhead Group Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji has featureed the rare sight of having West Papuan and Indonesian delegates at the same table.
Sport: Solomon Islands yet to secure site for new National Stadium
The Solomon Islands Government is yet to secure a site in the capital, Honiara, to build the national stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games.
Satellite tracking employed to protect endangered turtles
A critically endangered turtle species in Solomon Islands is being tracked to try and extend its lifespan. Audio
Endangered turtles tracked in Solomons
A critically endangered turtle species in the Solomon Islands is being tracked in order to extend it's lifespan.
Solomons' crackdown on corruption announced
The Solomon Islands Leadership Code Commission has warned public servants it will investigate those with unexplained wealth.
Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes near Solomons' Malaita
A shallow magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck in Solomon Islands.
Solomons Govt says its students in PNG are safe
The Solomon Islands Government is closely monitoring the security situation in Papua New Guinea to ensure the continued safety of its students studying there.
Solomons' national stadium could be at university
The Solomon Islands government is now in discussions with the Solomon Islands National University about building the national stadium on its grounds.
Sport: Solomons lack punch as PNG make history
The Solomon Islands are ruing the fact they couldnt get the ball in the back of the net after Papua New Guinea defeated them 2-1 in an historic OFC Nations Cup football victory.
