Solomon Islands
MSG leaders summit opens in Honiara
A crucial summit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group has opened in Solomon Islands.
Vanuatu PM attendance at MSG meeting in doubt
It remains uncertain whether the Prime Minister of Vanuatu Sato Kilman will attend this week's Melanesian Spearhead Group leader's summit in Honiara.
Solomons police ban alcohol for MSG meeting
Solomon Islands police have put in place a liqour ban for the duration of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders summit.
More eye care training for the Pacific
The Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand says the new regional centre in Solomon Islands will fill an important training gap for tertiary eye care in the Pacific.
Solomons watchdog calls for removal of Forestry Minister
A Solomon Islands corruption watchdog wants the Forestry Minister Bodo Dettke removed after allegations he granted exemptions to a family-owned logging company. Audio
Former Solomon Islands PM laments MSG leadership
The former Solomon Islands prime minister, Ezekiel Alebua, says the involvement of Indonesia in Melanesian Spearhead Group is a mistake.
West Papua plans final push for MSG membership
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua is planning its final push ahead of this week's vote on whether to admit West Papua into the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Solomons watchdog calls for removal of Forestry Minister
A Solomon Islands corruption watchdog wants the Forestry Minister Bodo Dettke removed after allegations he granted exemptions to a family-owned logging company.
Solomons Police confident of rearming
The Solomon Islands Police Force says it is making good progess in its efforts to rearm special units in the organisation. Audio
Hundreds join Solomon Islands West Papua rally
About 200 people gathered at a rally in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, this afternoon calling on the government to support full membership for West Papua in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Australian company wants Solomons' mine
A small Australian company Frontier Resources has been granted a share trading halt as it contemplates acquiring an interest in the Gold Ridge goldmine in Solomon Islands.
Question over promotion of Indonesia within MSG
There are questions over the Solomon Islands government's announcement about exploring greater representation of Indonesia in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Solomons against full West Papua MSG membership
The Solomon Islands Government says it will not back the United Liberation Movement for West Papua as a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Audio
Sport: Vanuatu footballers win Friendship Cup
The Vanuatu Under 23 football team has won the inaugural Four Nations Friendship Cup after beating Fiji 1-0 in front of over 4000 fans in Port Vila.
Solomons govt looks to revive major industries
The Solomon Islands government wants to revive major industries in the country.
El Nino to move tuna to central Pacific
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community says a strong El Nino event this year is likely to push tuna fisheries towards the central Pacific and away from fishing grounds of Papua New Guinea, Solomon…
Solomons says it wants genuine investors
The Solomon Islands Finance Minister has told a business forum that the country wants genuine investors.
Academic says future shape of MSG hinges on West Papua
A Solomon Islands academic says the unity of the Melanesian Spearhead Group hinges on how its leaders vote on West Papuan membership in its upcoming meeting.
Solomons Police confident of rearming
The Solomon Islands Police Force says it is making good progess in its efforts to prepare for its possible rearmament.
Asia Pacific Greens push for effective climate policy
Green ecological and political movements in the Asia/Pacific face a big challenge in trying to effect green-thinking, carbon-smart and climate resilient action at the policy level. Audio
