Solomon Islands
State of disaster declared at Solomons mine
A state of disaster has been declared as unseasonal rains continue to fill the Gold Ridge tailings dam.
One dead, 8 missing after Raquel hits Solomons
One person has been confirmed dead with more missing following last week's freak cyclone in Solomon Islands.
Cyclone Raquel brings damage and death to Solomons
Severe weather in Solomon Islands has left one person dead, eight missing, hundreds of buildings damaged and food gardens destroyed.
One dead and 8 missing in the Solomons after cyclone Raquel
A freak cyclone in Solomon Islands has left one person dead and destroyed dozens of homes.
More eye care training for the Pacific
The Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand says the new regional eye care centre in Solomon Islands will fill an important training gap for tertiary eye care in the Pacific. Audio
Bad weather delays Solomons independence celebrations
The current bad weather in Solomon Islands has forced the government to delay the celebrations of the 37th independence anniversary.
Cyclone Raquel downgraded but Solomons still at risk
Cyclone Raquel has weakened but forecasters are warning flash floods and landslides are still likely for Solomon Islands.
Cyclone Raquel weakening but Solomon Islands still at risk
Cyclone Raquel is weakening but forecasters are warning flash floods and landslides are still likely for Solomon Islands.
Gales and landslides predicted for Solomons
Solomon Islanders are being warned to prepare for flash floods and landslides as an out of season cyclone approaches.
Earthquake off Solomon Islands
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.8 quake struck off Solomon Islands.
Rare cyclone threatens typical Pacific cyclone season
A New Zealand academic says an abnormal tropical cyclone north of Solomon Islands may signal the end of the typical cyclone season.
Cyclone intensifying as it nears the Solomons
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says flash floods and landslides are likely as Cyclone Raquel nears Solomon Islands.
Pacific cyclone in July a freak event
A tropical cyclone heading towards Solomon Islands is a freak out-of-season event.
Indonesia says it will help develop Melanesia
The Indonesian government says it hopes to make a positive contribution to economic and developmental challenges in Melanesia.
O'Neill says Melanesia will gain from PNG's economy
Papua New Guinea's prime minister, Peter O'Neill says the economic wealth and prosperity of Papua New Guinea must be shared, and benefit all Melanesian countries.
MSG decision disappointing, says academic
A Solomon Island academic says the Melanesian Spearhead Group's rejection of West Papua's bid for full membership, while elevating Indonesia's status, is disappointing.
New AG for Solomon Islands
A former High Court Judge has today been sworn in as the new Attorney General for Solomon Islands.
West Papuans wait on MSG with bated breath
A West Papuan leader Benny Wenda says the movement has taken heart from a passionate speech by the new chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Audio
Solomons govt opens up bid process to public
The Solomon Islands government is moving to restore confidence in its public tender process by holding an opening of bids session for people to witness.
West Papuans wait on MSG with bated breath
West Papuans all over the world are waiting with bated breath for the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders decision on their application for membership to the sub-regional group. Audio
