Solomon Islands
Solomons govt committed to reforming mining legislation
The Solomon Islands government says it is will review mining legislation to ensure the industry is beneficial to its stakeholders.
Solomons motion of no confidence withdrawn
The no confidence motion against the Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has been withdrawn by the leader of the opposition Jeremiah Manele, despite a judicial challenge against it being…
Solomons due to hold no confidence vote
The Solomon Islands parliament is today due to hold a vote of no confidence in the prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare.
Our Own Odysseys: The Fern Fan
Te Papa's botany curator Leon Perrie has recently returned from the Guadalcanal Expedition in the Solomon Islands, where he was studying his very favourite plant, the fern... Audio
Solomons coalition mounts legal challenge
The political parties making up Solomon Islands government coalition have called for a judicial review to decide on the legality of the Speaker of Parliament granting a motion of no-confidence without… Audio
PPC confirms strengthening of Solomons government numbers
The Political Parties Commission in Solomon Islands confirms six MPs have renounced their status as Independents and signed up to become members of the People's Alliance Party.
Solomons Independent MPs join government
The entire independent group in the Solomon Islands parliament has joined the government replacing six of the seven ministers who resigned last week.
Solomons PM continues to strengthen position
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare continues to strengthen his position with the return of resigned Minister of Lands Andrew Manepora.
Calls for clean lobbying in Solomons crisis
The Solomon Islands anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International is calling on the political leaders to adhere to clean lobbying practices in the lead-up to Friday's no confidence vote.
Australia appoints new special coordinator for RAMSI
Australia's foreign minister has announced that Quinton Devlin will be the next Special Coordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.
Solomons capital on alert
Police in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, have gone on high alert over a risk of political unrest following moves to unseat the government.
Solomon Islands politicians warned
The Solomon Islands' Political Parties Commission has warned political parties may be suspended if MPs don't comply with the Political Parties Integrity Act.
Solomons PM to adjourn parliament after mass exodus
A spokesperson for the Solomon Islands Prime Minister's office says Manasseh Sogavare will adjourn parliament until next week while he deals with a political storm.
MPs moving in both directions in Solomons' parliament
A number of Solomon Islands government ministers appeared in parliament yesterday sitting on the Opposition benches.
Solomons political instability worsens
A spokesperson for the opposition says it has not initiated any defections, amid reports that a dozen Solomon Island MPs have decided to quit the government side.
Solomons deputy PM Ete resigns
Solomon Islands deputy prime minister, Douglas Ete, has resigned amid political instability.
Solomons art coming to Waikato Museum
Waikato Museum will soon be exhibiting a series of artifacts collected by Sir Hirini Moko Mead in the south eastern Solomon Islands in 1973. Audio
Sogavare slams media in Solomons
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has slammed the country's media in a lengthy statement to parliament.
Solomons fugitive Sae arrested
Solomon Islands police have caught a fugitive, Edmund Sae, who had been on the run for more than 12 years.
Solomons government to sell illegally harvested logs
The Solomon Islands government is to sell illegally harvested logs from Rennell Island.
