Solomon Islands
Solomons ports chief threatened over reforms
The Solomon Islands police chief Frank Prendergast says he is aware of threats against the Ports Authority CEO and his senior managers.
7.0 quake hits Solomons region
The US geological survey says a magnitude 7 quake hit the Solomon Islands region early this morning but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami was expected.
Resourcing major challenge for MSG - Forau
Resourcing is becoming a major challenge for the Melanesian Spearhead Group, according to the outgoing Director General of the MSG Secretariat. Audio
Tribute paid to outgoing MSG head
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Milner Tozaka has paid tribute to the outgoing Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat.
Solomons Independents reformed
Some of the Solomon Islands ministers and MPs who quit the government last month are now in the Parliamentary Independent Group.
Solomons talks land rights with indigenous Australians
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands says his country can learn a lot from the experiences of Australian Indigenous peoples about land reform, economic development and growth.
Director General of the MSG Secretariat resigns
The Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat has resigned. He says circumstances beyond his control intervened in his desires to keep the job.
Bougainville security guards facing court in Solomons
Nine Bougainvillean men are in police custody in Solomon Islands after being charged with entering and living in the Solomons illegally.
Solomons leader says he remains committed to ICAC
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare says he intends to bring the country's first anti-corruption bill to parliament early next year.
Battle won over bauxite mining in Solomons
A court in Solomon Islands has declared two mining companies can continue their bauxite mining operations on Rennell Island.
Solomons supplementary budget defended
The Solomon Islands finance minister has reiterated the government has a constitutional right to spend contingency money on a regional meeting and the Pacific Games team.
Joint efforts at the Solomons - Bougainville border
Members of the Solomon Islands Police Force and the Bougainville Police have joined efforts to curb illegal crossings at the Papua New Guinea sea border.
Solomons stops sending medical students to Cuba
Solomon Islands has decided to end its policy of sending medical students to Cuba. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Tenneth Dalepanda, says trained...
Drought awareness needed in Solomons: NDMO
Drought affected communities in Solomon Islands Western, Eastern and Southern provinces are being urged to take steps to adapt to ongoing dry conditions in the country. Audio
Solomons students face exams without allowances
The Solomon Islands ministry of education is promising to sort out problems that have left students studying abroad without their allowances being paid.
Eye clinics just scratching the surface in Pacific
The only eye doctor in Kiribati says if the country is to treat high numbers of people affected by cataracts itself, it needs more equipment.
Solomons reiterates West Papua support
The Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has assured a delegation from West Papua of his commitment to pushing for the region's freedom from all forms of abuse and repression.
Pacific eye care under the lens
The first female ophthamologist in Solomon Islands says a new eye clinic there has allowed for 300 percent more patients to be treated every day. Audio
BSP completes Westpac purchase in Solomons
Bank South Pacific has successfully completed its purchase of Westpac Banking operations in Solomon Islands.
Solomons parliament adjourns
The Solomon Islands Parliament has adjourned for a week after a special motion from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this morning.
