Solomon Islands
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. Audio
Solomon Islands PM denies reports of coalition pressure
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has denied reports that he's under pressure to remove members of the Kandere Party from his Democratic Coalition for Change Government.
No tsunami threat after latest Solomon Islands earthquake
The Solomon Islands has been struck by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, the second large one today.
6.8 earthquake near Solomon Islands
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck close to Solomon Islands.
Solomons to end violence against women and girls
Solomon Islands has committed to a five-year programme to eliminate violence against women and girls in the country.
Solomons theatre group to perform in Europe
A Solomon Islands theatre group that works to empower women to break down taboos around gender-based violence is bringing their series to a European audience.
No tsunami threat from Solomons quake
A shallow 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck this morning near the Santa Cruz islands in Solomon Islands.
Solomons govt allows limited bauxite export
The Solomon Islands government says a limited shipment of stockpiled bauxite extracted from Rennell Island can be exported by PT Mega Bingtang Borneo.
Solomons MPs told to show financial records
The Solomon Islands Leadership Code Commission has reminded national MPs they must disclose their financial affairs, benefits and gifts.
Solomons PM reshuffles two ministers
Solomons Islands has a new Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, as David Pacha swaps places with Samson Maneke.
Scientists call for monitoring of Solomons dolphin hunt
Scientists are calling for more research and monitoring of traditional dolphin hunting practices in Solomon Islands. Audio
Solomons launches new tourism strategy
The Solomon Islands government will be introducing a new data system to help it monitor the progress of planned developments in its tourism sector. Audio
Solomons PM says domestic security first priority
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister says Melanesian countries need to ensure the strength of domestic police forces won't be sacrificed to create a regional response team.
Solomons launch systems to track tourism development
The Solomon Islands government will introduce a new data system to help monitor the progress of planned developments in the tourism sector.
Pacific organic farmers learning from Cuba
Organic farmers from Fiji and Solomon Islands are in Cuba to learn new techniques to improve food security back home. Audio
Scientists call for monitoring of Solomons dolphin hunt
The South Pacific Whale Research Consortium are calling for more scientific monitoring of traditional dolphin hunting practices in Solomon Islands. In 2010, the Earth Island Institute was able to…
Second Solomons bauxite miner could go
The Solomon Islands Government is threatening to cancel a company's lease to mine bauxite on Rennell Island.
Solomons' govt consults about free economic zones
The Solomon Islands government is beginning public consultations on the establishment of free economic zones to foster investment.
Questions raised by Solomons mine sale
Some landowners of the Gold Ridge goldmine in Solomon Islands say the recent sale of the mine was done without proper consultation.
Solomons advocates removal of US sanctions against Cuba
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands says he will be advocating for the complete removal of the United States economic sanctions against Cuba at this year's UN General Assembly.
