Solomon Islands
Solomons unions want Ports CEO re-instated
The Solomon Islands public sector trade unions have called on the government to reinstate the sacked chief executive of the Ports Authority, Colin Yow.
Sport: PGC has full confidence in Solomons as hosts
The Pacific Games Council says it has full confidence in Solomon Islands ability to deliver a successful Pacific Games in 2023.
Race to get land for stadium in Honiara for Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands government has begun the race to allocate land on which the national sports stadium will be built on after it won the bid to host the Pacific Games.
Sport: Solomon Islands to host 2023 Pacific Games
Solomon Islands has won the bid to host the 2023 Pacific Games for the first time, defeating French Polynesia.
NZ and UAE inaugurate Solomons' solar farm
New Zealand and the UAE complete a major solar array project in Solomon Islands. Audio
Pasifika TV launched in Honiara
New Zealand television initiative Pasifika TV has been launched in Solomon Islands.
NZ and UAE solar scheme opened in Solomon Islands
New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday inaugurated a new solar power farm in Solomon Islands.
Solomons to reallocate nickel prospecting license
The Solomon Islands government says it will soon seek expressions of interest for prospecting rights to high grade nickel deposits in Isabel Province.
Solomons hopes to end silence on domestic violence
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Women, Youth and Children's Affairs says a new set of laws that criminalise domestic violence and increase penalties for sexual offences aim to change attitudes.
Solomons leader in Port Vila to chase Games votes
The Solomon Islands' prime minister Manasseh Sogavare is in Vanuatu this week, heading a large delegation to try and secure the 2023 Pacific Games.
Harsher penalties for sexual offences in Solomon Islands
A new law in Solomon Islands will introduce harsher penalties for sexual offences, particularly those committed against children.
Solomons' nurses extend strike notice again
The Solomon Islands Nursing Association has extended its strike notice for another two weeks after a government request.
Solomons infrastructure minister reinstated
The Solomon Islands minister of infrastructure development has been reinstated bringing an end to a brief period of political instability.
'Zero' international support for displaced Soloman Islanders
New Zealand needs to do more to help Solomon Islanders forced from their homes by rising seas caused by climate change, a researcher says. Audio
Author says disconnect on climate change
The author of a new report on climate change says Solomon Islanders forced to flee their homes because of rising sea levels have had zero help from the international community. Audio
Solomon Islanders displaced by rising waters
A scientist who has discovered startlingly high rates of sea level rise in the Solomon Islands due to climate change says inhabitants displaced by rising waters are getting no assistance from the… Audio
Solomons landowners threaten legal action over mining licence
Tribal landowners in Solomon Islands are threatening the Ministry of Mines with legal action for issuing a prospecting licence to an Australian company.
Sport: Solomons make one last push to hold 2023 Pac Games
Solomon Islands is sending a high-powered delegation, including MPs, to Vanuatu to make one last push to promote their bid to host the 2023 Pacific Games.
Solomons to introduce alcohol breath-testing
Random breath testing for alcohol is set to be introduced in Solomon Islands after the parliament passed new legislation.
Solomons to bid for 2023 Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed that his government will be bidding for the 2023 Pacific Games.
