Solomon Islands
MSG chairman defends Yauvoli appointment
The Chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group has defended the appointment of the MSG secretariat's new director-general amid claims by Vanuatu that due process wasn't followed.
Poisoning warning in Solomons
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health has warned people living in villages below the tailings dam of the Gold Ridge Mine on Central Guadalcanal not to use water from streams for drinking, cooking and…
Bishops' West Papua visit hailed by Catholic women
A visit to West Papua by Melanesian Catholic Bishops has prompted a call for regional help for the indgenous people of Indonesia's Papua region.
NGO pushes sustainability in Melanesia
A New Zealand NGO working with remote Pacific Island communities says creating sustainble livelihoods could help stop exploitation.
MSG discord over Director-General selection
There are signs of discord within the Melanesian Spearhead Group over the selection of its new director-general.
Solomons dam concern dismissed
The chairperson of the community group that owns the Gold Ridge Mine in Solomon Islands has angrily denied reports the mine's tailings dam is dangerously overspilling into nearby rivers.
Solomon Islands launches new domestic violence law
The Solomon Islands today officially launched the Family Protection Act 2014 which is aimed at curbing domestic violence in the country. Audio
Solomons welcome first Japanese ambassador
Solomon Islands has welcomed its first ever Japanese ambassador, Kenichi Kimiya.
New anti-domestic violence law in Solomons
The Solomon Islands will today officially launch the Family Protection Act 2014 which is aimed at curbing domestic violence in the country.
Solomons public servants' house deal cancelled
The Solomon Islands Government has cancelled an arrangement with a Chinese company to build 5,000 houses for public servants in Honiara.
Solomons medical operating theatres down to one
Two of the three main operating theatres in Solomon Islands main hospital remain closed because of sub-standard repair work.
Sport: New futsal court a "miracle" for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands futsal coach Juliano Schmeling says it's a "miracle" the country will finally get a proper facility to develop the sport in the country.
Flooding affects Solomon Islands; Vanuatu on alert
Villages in parts of Solomon Islands are being affected by flooding caused by two tropical lows.
Solomons Ports Authority role doubted
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority has withdrawn its membership of the country's Chamber of Commerce, apparently over its 'misleading concept.'
Solomons court upholds court case against minister
The Solomon Islands High Court has refused an application to stay criminal proceedings against the communication and aviation minister, Peter Shanel Agovaka.
Honiara's sprawl stirs tensions in Solomon Islands
Tensions are rising in Solomon Islands over the encroachment onto Guadalcanal provincial lands of residents from the capital Honiara. Audio
Tensions rising over Solomons squatter settlements
Tensions are rising in Solomon Islands over the encroachment onto Guadalcanal provincial lands by residents from the capital Honiara.
Dewatering starts at Solomons gold mine
The local owners of Solomon Islands Gold Ridge gold mine have begun the dewatering process at the mine's overfull tailings dam.
Solomons Ports crisis deepens
The Solomon Islands government says it is looking to investigate allegations of bribery and financial misuse in the country's ports raised by local businesses in a meeting with caucus this week. Audio
Solomons opposition cries foul over festival selections
The Solomon Islands opposition has accused the government of nepotism in its selection of cultural groups and artists for this year's Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam.
