The Latest Breaking News from Solomon Islands

'Quite some time' after the Solomon Islands' earthquake, Savina was still waiting for information

A disability advocate calls for greater support in emergencies and natural disasters after a powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits Solomon Islands.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

China holds policing discussion with officials of Pacific island nations

China said it held a video meeting to discuss police cooperation with several Pacific island nations on Tuesday, with at least two nations telling Reuters their ministers and police commissioners were unavailable to attend.

Reuters · Nov 23, 2022

Labour schemes drawing nurses from across Pacific to lower-qualified aged care jobs in Australia, New Zealand

An exodus of over-qualified Pacific Island nurses who are taking up aged care jobs in countries such as Australia has experts concerned the "brain drain" is leaving critical gaps in the region's healthcare systems.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Solomon Islands shaken by huge earthquake, tsunami alert eased

The first 7.0 quake was followed by a second large tremor, cutting power in the capital and disrupting radio broadcasts.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022

Powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Solomon Islands, triggering tsunami warning

‘People are advised to move to higher ground now’

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake

Authorities in the Solomon Islands said no tsunami warning would be issued after two powerful earthquakes struck on Tuesday, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls and triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

7.0 quake hits Solomon Islands, tsunami warning

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, with eyewitnesses reporting violent shaking that hurled televisions and other items to the ground.

Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022

People urged to move to high ground after quake near Solomon Islands

People are advised to move to higher ground immediately, said a spokesperson for the Solomon Islands' prime minister after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the region near the islands.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Solomon Islands earthquake: Tsunami threat declared after huge 7.3 magnitude tremor

A massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific, rocking the Solomon Islands close by and sparking fears of a tsunami with hazardous waves possible, up to a metre higher than normal

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

AFP confirms it received budget funding to set up a new Solomon Islands police training centre

The Australian Federal Police confirms the government allocated money in the budget to set up a new police training centre in the Pacific Island country and to ensure Australian officers remain there until the Pacific Games.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022