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Australian Federal Police say Solomons mission to stay
22:25:37, 21 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian Federal Police say Solomon Islands is a long way from being able to maintain its own security.
Moderate quake hits Solomon Islands
22:25:37, 21 November 2008, Radio Australia News
There's been a magnitude six earthquake in Solomon Islands, with the US Geologicial Survey saying the quake hit about 75 kilometres north west of the capital, Honiara.
Solomon Islands economy to slow, not stop
20:05:13, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The head of Solomon Islands Central Bank says economic growth will slow as a result of the global financial crisis.
Australian to be extradited from Solomons
20:05:10, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
An Australian man wanted on murder charges is expected to be extradited from Solomon Islands next week.
Fourth man charged over 2002 Solomons murders
17:34:43, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Police in the Solomon Islands say they have charged a fourth man in relation to the murders of four people in a roadside ambush that occurred at Dereni in east Guadalcanal in September 2002.
Solomons retailers shut down petrol stations
09:13:06, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Motorists were left stunned in the Solomon Islands' capital yesterday after petrol retailers closed their doors in protest against their fuel profit margins.
Solomons students head to Cuba
09:53:58, 17 November 2008, Radio Australia News
A group of 25 Solomon Islands High School graduates are on their way to Cuba to join another 25 already there studying to become doctors.
Transparency Solomon Islands commends Public Accounts Committee
11:15:38, 16 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Transparency Solomon Islands, has commended the Government and in particular the Public Accounts committee for its enquiry into the government's latest Audit Reports 2007 and 2008.
Solomon Islanders paying more for phone charges
09:45:33, 14 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The deputy prime minister of Solomon Islands says the country is missing out on cheaper local and international telecommunications.
Solomons authorities destroy fake cigarettes
07:54:27, 13 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Over one million counterfeit cigarettes have been destroyed in Solomon islands after a two year joint police and customs investigation.
Solomons official 'comfortable' with Iran financing health
07:54:42, 12 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Health officials in the Solomon Islands say they are happy to use money from Iran to help medical students if it increases doctor numbers in the Pacific nation.
Solomon Islands leader seeks end to violence in Guadalcanal
18:33:56, 11 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The Premier of Solomon Islands' Guadalcanal has appealed for a halt in violence against the people of his province.
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