Solomon Islands
Three missing at sea in Solomon Islands
Maritime authorities in Solomon Islands are searching for three people missing at sea as bad weather in the country continues.
Solomons government pays ex-militants
The Solomon Islands government has confirmed that it has begun implementing a programme to rehabilitate ex-militants more than a decade after ethnic tensions ended in the country.
Solomons plans to open London office
The Solomon Islands government plans to set up an office in London next year following talks with British authorities.
Two Solomons MPs yet to confirm change
Two former Solomon Islands opposition MPs who have joined the government have yet to resign from their political party.
Solomon govt say it has further boosted numbers
The Solomons government says its numbers have been strengthened with two more opposition MPs joining it, lifting its numbers to 33 in the 50 seat parliament.
Jury still out on benefit of Solomons mega purse seiners
Regional fisheries officials are not sure whether Solomon Islands move to locally flag three Taiwanese mega purse seiners will benefit the country. Audio
All Solomon Islanders called on to combat climate change
The Solomon Islands climate change minister, Samuel Manetoali, has called on all Solomon Islanders to join forces with the government to combat climate change.
Jury still out on benefit of Solomons mega purse seiners
Regional fisheries officials are still undecided on whether the Solomon Islands move to locally flag three Taiwanese mega purse seiners will be beneficial for the country.
Solomons says steps taken after climate meeting
A Solomons government minister says a post-COP21 meeting in Morocco has provided some practical steps to take in global fight against climate change.
Sentences shortened in Pacific courts due to gender bias
A new regional study shows most people convicted for domestic violence have been given reduced sentences after courts took into account factors like myths about rape and traditional forgiveness…
AXIOM signs pre-sale agreement for Solomons Nickel
AXIOM Mining Ltd has pre-sold a year's worth of ore from its Solomon Islands nickel project.
70 new police in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands police commissioner says 70 new officers who graduated yesterday are a welcome addition to the force going into Christmas and the New Year.
NZ university pleased with Pasifika leadership graduates
Wellington's Victoria University has commended four Pasifika students for being among the first from the region to graduate from its international leadership programme. Audio
Pacific correspondent Michael Field
Michael Field reports on the big questions being asked around the sudden appearance in the Solomon Islands of three large Taiwanese super-seiners, with many in Solomon Island's government knowing… Audio
Solomons govt committed to RAMSI as exit looms
The Solomon Islands Government has assured the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands of its support as the mission winds down towards a final exit in mid-2017.
Solomons' Gizo now calm after brawl - 18 arrested
Gizo Police in Solomon Islands say tensions in the provincial capital have been brought under control.
Solomons' can boast Pacific's lowest debt to GDP level
The Solomons' government says it will today pay off all of it domestic debt, marking an important milestone in financial reforms to the public sector.
Solomons public service too politicised: Transparency
The chairperson of Transparency Solomon Islands says an over politicised public service is holding back development in the country. Audio
Solomons public service too politicised: Transparency
The chairperson of Transparency Solomon Islands says an over-politicised public service is holding back development in the country.
'We will be ready for RAMSI's exit' says Solomons Police Chief
The commissioner of Solomon Islands police force says his organisation will be ready for the likely end of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands in two years time. Audio
