Solomon Islands
Solomons told to improve risk reduction
The UNDP is calling on the Solomon Islands government to be more proactive in its approach to Disaster Risk Reduction. Audio
Sport: Solomon Islands football stand by decision to vote for Sepp Blatter
The head of the Solomon Islands Football Federation says he does not regret voting for Sepp Blatter at last week's FIFA Congress.
Solomons MP calls on MSG to accept West Papua
A Solomon Islands parliamentarian is calling on the Melanesian Spearhead Group to ignore Indonesia and accept the membership bid of the people of West Papua. Audio
World Environment Day clean-up in Solomons
A major beach clean up along the Honiara shoreline will kick off celebrations to mark this year's World Environment Day in Solomon Islands.
Solomons public appeal for dual citizenship growing
A public appeal for the consideration of dual citizenship in Solomon Islands is gaining momentum both inside and outside the country. Audio
Solomons MP calls on MSG to accept West Papua
A Solomon Islands MP is calling on the Melanesian Spearhead Group to ignore Indonesia and accept a West Papuan membership bid.
Solomons minister to look further into spying claims
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister says he will make representations to the New Zealand Government if spy revelations are found to be accurate. United States NSA documents released by the...
Solomons examine lack of women's representation in parliament
Solomon Islands is considering what is behind the lack of women's participation in parliament.
Solomons says it is still deciding over West Papua and MSG
The Solomon Islands says it hasn't made a decision yet on the West Papua bid for membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Solomons public appeal for dual citizenship growing
A petition in Solomon Islands is calling for its people to be allowed dual citizenship.
Company stopped from exporting Solomons' bauxite
The Solomon Islands High Court has stopped the export of bauxite by an Indonesian mining firm, Bintang Borneo, on Rennell Island.
Solomons wants more from Australia's seasonal scheme
The Solomon Islands says it is asking Australia to raise the cap on seasonal worker numbers and to broaden the industries in which they can work.
Solomons seek more places in Aus seasonal worker scheme
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister, Milner Tozaka, wants more workers accepted into the Australian seasonal worker scheme.
Solomons leaning towards preferential voting system
An academic from the Victoria University in Wellington says Solomon Islands is leaning towards preferential voting as a replacement for its first-past-the-post system. Audio
Sport: SIFF President joins Oceania Football Exec
Solomon Islands Football Federation President William Lai is the newest member of Oceania Football's Executive Committee.
Solomons leaning towards preferential voting system
An academic from the Victoria University of Wellington says Solomon Islands is leaning towards preferential voting as a replacement for its first-past-the-post system.
Solomons to scrap electoral system
The Solomon Islands government says it will scrap the country's first past the post electoral system in favour of a more representative system before the next general election in 2018. Audio
Japan rebuilding roads in Solomons' capital
Japan and Solomon Islands have signed a $US27 million dollar aid deal that includes a major upgrade of Honiara's main Kukum highway.
Solomons eyes new electoral system
The Solomon Islands government says it will scrap the country's first past the post electoral system in favour of a more representative system.
Solomons government takes first step against corruption
The Solomon Islands government says it is taking the first step this week towards honouring its election promise to fight corruption in the country.
