Solomon Islands
Solomon Airlines defends CEO
The management of Solomon Airlines says it fully supports its chief executive Ron Sumsum's decision to shut down its operations.
Solomon Islands flights about to resume
Solomon Islands air traffic will resume this afternoon after all flights were suspended yesterday.
Sport: Solomons look to continue defensive success
The Solomon Islands coach says he is not worried about any perceived deficiencies in his team's attack heading into today's OFC Nations Cup semi-final against hosts PNG.
New CEO sought for Solomon Airlines
The Solomon Islands government says Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum is to blame for the airline's perilous financial situation and it says it is looking for a new chief.
Solomons aviation ministry hopes to end shutdown
The Solomon Islands ministry of aviation says it is hoping it can come to an agreement with Solomon Airlines after a total shutdown of its operations grounded all international and domestic flights.
Solomons govt denies interference in picking seasonal workers
The Solomon Islands foreign ministry has denied claims that its labour mobility programme has been hijacked by politicians.
Solomon Islands introduces massive fines for drink driving
Drivers in the Solomon Islands will now face massive fines if they are caught drink driving under new laws which came into force last week.
Random alcohol breath testing introduced in Solomon Islands
Drivers in the Solomon Islands will now face massive fines if caught drink driving under new traffic legislation which came into force last week. Audio
Sport: Solomons face tough ask against All Whites
Solomon Islands coach Moses Toata said his team must take the "hard road" if they're to qualify for the Oceania Nations Cup semi-finals.
Another unsuccessful attempt to export Solomons dolphins
Solomon Islands fisheries officials are again at loggerheads with local fishermen who captured and herded a school of dolphins to the shores of Honiara City.
Solomon theatre group praised for anti-violence work
A presentation at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam has underlined the impact a Solomon Islands theatre group has had in combatting violence. Audio
Sport: NZ through to OFC semis as Fiji stay in contention
New Zealand became the first team through to the Oceania Nations Cup football semi finals after thrashing Vanuatu 5-0 in Port Moresby last night.
ADB and Australia help Solomons infrastructure project
The ADB and Australia are providing financing for upgrades designed to deliver more climate-resilient infrastructure and improve access for rural communities in Solomon Islands.
Solomons theatre leader wins awards for anti-violence work
The leader of a Solomon Islands theatre group has won an international award for her efforts in combatting violence.
French bank BRED plans to open in Solomon Islands
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has granted an interim license for the French Bank, BRED, to establish a branch in the country.
MSG leaders to talk about summit
Leaders of Melanesian Spearhead Group member states are mulling over where and when to hold their special summit which has been postponed twice.
Big omissions from MSG trade deal
Airline and maritime shipping arrangements are two glaring omissions from the Melanesian Spearhead Group's new sub-regional trade agreement.
Sport: Oceania Nations Cup kicks off in PNG
The Oceania Nations Cup starts in Papua New Guinea today with New Zealand determined to improve on their third place finish last time around.
MSG chair denies claims of lack of commitment
The chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group has denied a suggestion that he is not committed to the upcoming special leaders' summit.
Melanesian Free Trade Agreement to start in 2017
A Melanesian Free Trade Agreement is expected to come into force after negotiations for a new deal concluded in Vanutau this week.
