Solomon Islands
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Solomon Islands
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck near the Santa Cruz islands in Solomon Islands, just north of the country's border with Vanuatu.
Defections bolster Solomon Islands government
The Solomon Islands government's hold on power has been bolstered following the defection of three MPs to the Democratic Coalition for Change.
Solomons Council of Women condemns sentence
The National Council of Women says the sentence handed to a man for sexually abusing his daughter makes a mockery of the justice system.
Emergency waste disposal planned for Solomons mine
Hundreds of millions of litres of untreated waste water is to be pumped into a major river in Solomon Islands' Guadalcanal province over the next few months. Audio
Tank distribution underway in Solomons disaster zone
Water tanks are being trucked in to help thousands of people in the province of Guadalcanal who are living downstream from a dangerously full mine tailings dam.
Sport: PNG excel on the track at Pacific Games
A successful day on the track has kept Papua New Guinea on top of the Pacific Games medal tally.
Cyclone Pam puts BSP Vanuatu purchase on hold
The Bank South Pacific says its planned purchase of Westpac operations in Vanuatu will not go ahead because of the devastation brought by Cyclone Pam.
Solomons gold miner prepares to drain tailings dam
The local owners of Solomon Islands Gold Ridge Mine say they are ready to begin pumping out its dangerously overfull tailings dam as soon as government conditions are met.
Food relief on its way after Solomons' heavy rain
The Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office is gearing up to provide major food relief following heavy rain in the region. Audio
Solomons accused of cronyism in damage payout
Transparency Solomon Islands is accusing the government of cronyism in its recent bid to pay more than $US450,000 in damages to a local boat operator. Audio
Solomons faces 'daunting' task of attracting investors
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister says a daunting task remains ahead in opening the country up to further foreign investment, which may require painful policy decisions.
Authorities prepare food relief in storm-affected Solomons
The Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office is gearing up to provide food relief following heavy rain in the region.
Solomons govt accused of cronyism
Transparency Solomon Islands is accusing the government of cronyism in its recent bid to pay more than 450 thousand US dollars in damages to a local boat operator.
Melanesian market women growing their skills
Thousands of women market vendors in Fiji, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands are growing their economic empowerment opportunities along with their crops.
Sport: Solomons league team face big task at Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands will take another step in their rugby league development by competing in the nines tournament at the Pacific Games.
Sport: Solomons league team face big task at Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands will take another step in their rugby league development by competing in the nines tournament
Quake rocks building in Solomon Islands
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Solomon Islands this afternoon and was felt by people in the capital, Honiara, who say the shaking was strong enough to rock buildings.
Thousands require assistance in storm-hit Solomons
Thousands of people in remote areas of the Solomon Islands require emergency assistance following last week's heavy rains.
Solomons dam likely to be drained to avoid breach
Thousands of litres of waste water containing cyanide and arsenic could be released into Solomon Islands' Matepona River as early as next week.
Assessment teams set out to assess Solomons storm damage
Assessment teams are setting out today to measure the full extent of the damage to Solomon Islands from last week's storm.
