Solomon Islands
Solomon Airlines starts Sydney flights
Solomon Airlines has started its weekly service to Sydney, flying out of Honiara on a Monday and returning on Tuesday. Audio
Sport: Vanuatu footballers looking to maintain winning start
Vanuatu will look to maintain their pefect start at the Four Nation's Friendship Cup in Port Vila this afternoon.
Greenpeace Pacific forum calls for action on climate change
Village leaders from Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands have signed a declaration calling for immediate action on climate change.
Solomons Green figure advocates balance in development
The interim president of the Green Party of Solomon Islands says striking the right balance between economic development and protecting the natural environment is essential for developing countries.
Sport: Oceania football countries urged to stick together
The President of the Solomon Islands Football Federation believes Oceania countries should stick together and says it's disappointing that New Zealand changed its voting stance at the last minute…
RAMSI handover new police headquarters in Auki
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands has officially opened the new Malaita Provincial Police Headquarters in Auki.
Solomons lays out plans to protect its oceans
The Solomon Islands government has reaffirmed its commitment to better protect and manage the country's oceans and marine life.
Provincial Police to assist with Solomons rearmament
The government of Solomon Islands is continuing with its push to rearm its police force with the recent inclusion of the provincial constabulary in its attempts to reach out to communities on the…
Solomons to clean up Ministry of Mines
Landowning groups in Solomon Islands Rennell and Bellona province are hoping the government keeps its promise to clean out corrupt officials from the Ministry of Mines.
Solomons urged to make sure ICAC is independent
Transparency Solomon Islands is calling on government to exclude itself from election or appointment processes in the country's proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption. Audio
Geopolitical storm looms over MSG decision
A geopolitical storm is coming to a head in the Melanesian Spearhead Group as it considers a membership bid by West Papuans of Indonesia.
Aspiring women leaders told to do more in Solomon Islands
A local female politician in Solomon Islands says women need to take a greater community role if they are to stand a chance in the male dominated politics of Melanesia.
Solomon Landowners ignorance exploited by miners
A constituency development officer in Solomon Islands' Rennell and Bellona province says the ignorance of local landowners is being exploited by mining companies.
Changes recommended for Solomons MP salary-setting body
The Solomon Islands Parliament's Constitution Review Committee is recommending changes to the body which decides on MPs salaries.
Aspiring women leaders told to do more in Solomon Islands
A local female politician in Solomon Islands says women need take a greater role in their community if they are to stand a chance in the male dominated politics of Melanesia. Audio
Aspiring Solomons women leaders told to do more
A local female politician in Solomon Islands says women need to take a greater community role if they are to stand a chance in the male dominated politics of Melanesia.
Axiom vs Sumitomo appeal ends in Solomons
The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal is yet to release its judgment in relation to the ownership of high grade nickel deposits in the country's Isabel Province.
Solomons told to reduce risk to disaster
The UNDP is calling on the Solomon Islands government to be more proactive in its approach to Disaster Risk Reduction.
Solomons urged to make sure ICAC is independent
Transparency Solomon Islands is calling on the government to exclude itself from election or appointment processes in the country's proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Geopolitical storm coming to a head in MSG
A geopolitical storm is coming to a head in the Melanesian Spearhead Group as the Pacific islands sub-regional organisation considers a membership bid by West Papuans of Indonesia. Audio