Solomon Islands

Chief electoral officer told the state broadcaster the tentative date of the Governor-General's proclamation is on 20 February - which means Solomon Islanders will hit the polls on 17 April.

Solomon Islands media association is calling for respect of the media after leaked emails obtained by In-depth Solomons showed Beijing's attempts to influence newsrooms.

The Solomon Islands meteorological service has cancelled the tropical cyclone warning, as Jasper lifts to a category 4.

The heavy rain associated with Tropical Cyclone Jasper has compromised water supplies in parts of Solomon Islands.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has developed into a category 2 cyclone.

A tropical cyclone warning is in place across the Solomon Islands due to category 1 Jasper.