Solomon Islands
Solomons police start UN peacekeeper training
Solomon Islands has sent its first four police officers for training as United Nations peace-keepers.
Solomons goldmine scraps untreated waste release
The local owners of a closed gold mine in Solomon Islands say they will not be releasing untreated water from their tailings dam.
Solomons gender equality workshop underway
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission is drafting policies to ensure gender equality in the country's election management.
Solomons' electoral officials consider gender
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission wants to become a leader in the area of gender equality.
MSG leader wants unified Pacific position on climate
The chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group says leaders in the region need to work together to combat climate change.
Sogavare pushes for West Papua at Forum
The Solomon Islands prime minister is pushing for a West Papuan group to be admitted to the Pacific Islands Forum.
Solomons loggers call for evidence of Tax evasion
Solomon Islands loggers say the government could face legal action if it cannot back up claims some companies owe millions in unpaid levies and taxes.
Scientists explore Solomons "island in the sky"
Scientists have embarked on a survey of the region's highest mountain, Mt Popomanacheu, in Solomon Islands.
Solomons embracing cattle farming again
The Solomon Islands Government is trying to revive the country's beef industry by distributing cattle to farmers.
Solomons Archbishop retires
The Solomon Islands top Anglican Church leader has retired after serving a six-year term.
Solomons govt urged to reveal parties in 60 million scandal
Transparency Solomon Islands says the government should reveal those behind more than $US60m of unpaid levies and taxes from the forestry sector.
More reshuffled Solomons ministers take oaths
Two more reshuffled government ministers in Solomon Islands are sworn in at government house in Honiara.
Police arrest murder suspect on Malaita in Solomons
Police in Solomon Islands have arrested and charged a 24 year old-male with murder after a death in the northern region of Malaita province.
One dead, 30 houses razed on Malaita, Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands are still searching for a man who allegedly stabbed another man to death yesterday in the northern region of Malaita province.
Solomons capital to slash jobs
The Honiara City Council in Solomon Islands has announced plans to cut the size of its workforce.
Solomons government cancels 30+ agro-forestry permits
The Solomons government has revoked more than 30 agro-forestry permits of companies as part of its reforms to ensure stricter logging practices.
Sport: Papua New Guinea win Oceania Cup
Papua New Guinea thrashed Solomon Islands 58-19 to seal the Oceania Cup rugby title in style.
Former owner disputes Solomons' mine environmental claim
Australian miner St Barbara dismisses claims by the new owner of the Solomons' gold mine Gold Ridge that they are facing an environmental disaster. Audio
Reshuffled Solomons ministers unhappy about change
Solomon Islands cabinet ministers who were reshuffled last week are reportedly unhappy about the change.
Solomons PM calls for people to embrace change
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says people must be ready to embrace change if the country is to progress.