The latest rioting in the Solomon Islands’ capital and its Chinatown had been incited from abroad, the country’s prime minister claimed. Australian police officers have landed in the troubled country…
Canberra has sent police, soldiers and diplomatic staff to the Solomon Islands in an bid to quell violent demonstrations over the county’s ties with China, with protesters recently attempting to…
After China accused Australia of using “political manipulation” and “bullying” to subvert its Covid vaccine rollout to Pacific nations, Canberra has denied the claims and cited a “moral and economic…
Thoughtful, inclusive urban design can make streets safer for women – something that has multiple benefits. Alexandra Park, a green expanse in the English coastal town of Hastings, is sprawling…
One in four women and girls around the world have been physically or sexually assaulted by a husband or male partner, according to the largest study yet of the prevalence…
A ban on Facebook in Solomon Islands has been described as “stupid” and against people’s constitutional rights. Listen to more on Dateline Pacificduration 3′ :23″ from Dateline Pacific Add to playlistPlaylist…
Solomon Islands’ Cabinet has agreed to ban Facebook, citing a need for stricter cybercrime legislation and regulation. Communications minister Peter Shanel Agovaka confirmed the decision to Solomon Times Online, saying…
Following Sunday’s fatal explosion, police in Solomon Islands have raised concerns about unexploded Second World War bombs being taken into residential areas. On Sunday night two foreign workers affiliated to…
Fiji is creating what the government calls safe lanes for yachts and pleasure craft that wish to “escape the Covid-19 pandemic in paradise”. A month after the launch of Fiji’s…
With no end in sight to the Covid-19 pandemic, the suspension of 100 percent fisheries observer coverage on all purse seine fishing vessels in the Pacific is set to be…
