Adaptation a matter of survival for Pacific communities, SI negotiator

APIA, 09 OCTOBER 2025 (SPREP)–Adaptation to the devastating impacts of climate change for Pacific communities is not an option, it is a matter of survival. As Pacific climate change negotiators gather in Samoa, a negotiator from the Solomon...

Honiara Council of women pays courtesy call on Mayor

The Honiara Council of Women (HCW) on Monday 6th October 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasuteé Siapu. During the meeting at the Honiara City Council (HCC), Lord Mayor Siapu warmly...

Beche-de-mer buyer loses part of $2.7m to agent 

A private Chinese businessman has reportedly fallen victim to his beche-de-mer agent in Luaniau Island, Malaita Outer Islands. The businessman known as Jay who is married to a woman of mixed Luaniau and Chinese heritage, claimed his local agent,...

Cabinet reshuffle a symptom of ‘weak leadership’: Solomon Islands Opposition leader…

Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale while lashing out at last week’s reshuffles of the Finance portfolio, described it as a sign of ‘weak indecisive leadership’ controlled by outside interests. In a span of three weeks, the...

Debt, Dependency, and Defiance: Some Nations Push Back Against Beijing’s Debt Diplomacy

Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national was injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi. (Photo: Xinhua) China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

Minister Wasi calls on recipients to prioritise people

Minister for Agriculture and Livestock is appealing on STODAS project recipient countries to prioritise people’s needs by collectively identifying best strategies to enhance implementation, ensuring that our rural populations and all stakeholders...

World War II Era Weapons Still Threatening Lives and Development in the Solomon Islands

Active Citizens, Armed Conflicts, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Education, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Peace, TerraViva United Nations Active Citizens HALO coordinating with the Royal Solomon Islands...

2025 PACIFIC CUP HOCKEY CANCELED

The 2025 Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament which supposed to be held in Honiara later this year has been canceled. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF) in a statement on Thursday. “The Solomon Islands Hockey Federation...

A journey of faith by lone Catholic female to the Vatican

Shirley Wane, during an interview with NBC Western Highlands, on her pilgrimage to the Vatican to witness the canonization of Blessed Peter Torot as a Saint (NBC News: Vanessa Ripa) With courage, faith, and determination, a lone woman from the...

Vanuatu Basketball Fuelled by Heart and Hardship

PORT VILA (Vanuatu) – The Vanuatu men’s basketball team enters the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup ready to prove they belong on top. Being away from the competition has only made this team hungrier to face their opponents on the court. Vanuatu Men’s...

An inspiring and engaging ocean: stories of arts, culture and science

The Pacific Islands Ocean Conference panel “An engaging and inspiring ocean, the ocean in us” highlighted how the ocean is a source of inspiration, identity, and knowledge for Pacific peoples, shaping their art, culture, and science. Through...

 Pacific Islands Forum’s exclusion of great powers and its consequences

Pacific island leaders gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leadership Meeting in September. Photo courtesy of the FSM government These Islands By Robert Underwood In the prelude to the September 2025 Pacific...

Solomon Islands To Protect 24 Million Hectares of Ocean

A new partnership will allow the Solomon Islands to implement a novel marine special plan managing and protecting 24 million hectares (59.3 million acres) of ocean. The work is being facilitated by US$4 million/~€3,4 million in funding from the...

Honiara primed to host FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025

The Solomon Islands is gearing up to make history as host of the inaugural FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, with organizers reporting smooth progress in welcoming four competing nations for the basketball showdown set for October 13-18 at Friendship...

Minister urges teachers to team up for students’ sake

BY MORRIS NAFU Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Tozen Leokana calls on teachers across the Solomon Islands to work together for the sake of their students, stressing that collaboration is key to shaping the nation’s...

Wale condemns endless political instability 

LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has condemned the endless political instability that has continued to plague the Prime Minister’s (PM) leadership of the GNUT regime. Responding to the PM’s statement that he has the numbers, Hon. Wale said,...

Solomon Islands Women to Rise on Home Court

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - For Solomon Islands Women’s Player Ruth Slade, basketball has always been more than a game - it is a way to express her pride in her country, and a foundation for future change. As the Solomon Islands prepare to host...

GNUT Reaffirms Commitment to Support Prime Minister Manele

The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) assures the people of Solomon Islands that, despite recent media reports of instability, its members remain united and fully committed to supporting Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Members...

Prime Minister Manele commends RSIPF for successful security operation during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP lauded the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), and security partners for their exemplary efforts in securing a safe and peaceful environment during...