Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands targets of alleged NZ spying named
The latest release from the investigative journalist Nicky Hager alleges New Zealand has being spying on named senior public servants and a leading anti-corruption campaigner in Solomon Islands.
Cyclone damage in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is taking stock of the aftermath of Cyclone Pam with reports of serious damage in the country's eastern province. Audio
Storm forces mass evacuation of Solomons school
More than 500 students in Solomon Islands have been evacuated from the flood prone Selwyn College due to the continuous heavy rains in the country.
Grave concerns as Cyclone Pam nears Vanuatu
Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office says it is preparing for the worst as Tropical Cyclone Pam is expected to be upgraded to a category five storm in the next two days.
Former Solomons finance minister charged
A former Solomon Islands Finance Minister and current MP for South Malaita, Rick Hou, has been charged for official misconduct.
Money flows to casual gold diggers in Solomons
Around 200 people in Solomon Islands have set up camps in the pits at the closed Gold Ridge mine on Guadalcanal and have taken over gold production at the site. Audio
WHO finds Gold Ridge waters in Solomons safe
The World Health Organisation has found the main water at the tailings facility at Gold Ridge Mine in Solomon Islands meets international standards.
Cyclone Pam upgraded to Category 3
Tropical Cyclone Pam has been upgraded to a category three as it moves in a southwesterly direction in waters between Vanuatu and Fiji.
Warnings in three countries as Cyclone Pam intensifies
Tropical Cyclone Pam has been upgraded to a category two as it moves in a southeasterly direction to waters between Vanuatu and Fiji.
Melanesia: wait and see approach on spying
Melanesian leaders are reserving their judgement on reports the New Zealand government is spying on the Pacific and passing that information on to the United States.
Cyclone Pam halts Vanuatu shipping
All vessels in Vanuatu have been ordered to stay in port and people in Fiji are being warned not to go to sea this week as Cyclone Pam moves closer to the islands.
UN report urges dewatering of Solomons tailings dam
The United Nations and the World Health Organization are calling for the immediate de-watering of a tailings dam at the closed Gold Ridge Mine in Solomon Islands, which is dangerously close to…
UK trust funds Solomons Hawksbill Turtle conservation
A community based conservation initiative in Solomon Islands has received a huge financial boost from Britain's Rufford Foundation.
Solomons supports West Papua
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister says the Melanesian Spearhead Group as a collective supports the right of West Papuans to self-determination.
New coins for Pacific countries
Tonga, Cook Islands and Vanuatu are looking forward to the delivery of their brand new coins this year which will apparently not only look better but cost less to produce.
Solomons confirms MSG support for West Papua
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister says the Melanesian Spearhead Group as a collective supports the right of West Papuans to self-determination.
Solomons PM calls for more land to be freed up
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare has called for Solomon Islanders' support in freeing up their land for development.
Progress seen in curbing Solomons corruption - TI
The head of Transparency Solomon Islands says the country seems to be gaining momentum in its efforts to tackle systematic corruption in the public sector.
Solomons lack expertise for TV
A Pacific TV expert says Solomon Islands does not have the expertise to run a national television service.
Solomon Islands bid for public TV Service
Solomon Islands broadcasters and regional experts say setting up a public television service is long overdue. The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, which operates as the national radio… Audio