SI yet to recognise State of Palestine

SOLOMON Islands has not granted any recognition to the State of Palestine, despite 150 of the United Nations’ 193 member states having done so. The State of Palestine currently holds the status of a Permanent Observer State at the UN. According to...

No imported control: Pacific sovereignty demands legal and cultural grounding

The 13 September editorial in the newspaper The Australian, provocatively titled “China’s Cultural Revolution forced on to the Solomons”, framed Solomon Islands’ adoption of aspects of China’s “Fengqiao Experience” as a lurch towards...

Australia’s SBD60M delivers road upgrades in Honiara

Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o says he’s delighted with the rapid roll-out of road upgrades led by local contractors under the Australian-supported National Transport Fund Road Improvement Project. Speaking during a site...

Pacific Growth to Accelerate in 2025 on Resource Strength — ADB

Economic growth in the Pacific is expected to pick up next year, buoyed by strong resource output in Papua New Guinea (PNG), according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, released on 6 October by the Asian Development Bank...

More businesses support national basketball teams

The National Basketball Teams have received another wave of generous donations from local businesses, further strengthening their preparations for upcoming international competition. Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation...

Pacific news in brief for 6 October

Fijain Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Suva. June 2025 Photo: Facebook / Fiji Government Fiji/Solomon Islands - defence A newly signed defence agreement between the governments of Fiji and...

Solomon Islands Assists United States to Repatriate Fallen World War II Service Members

International partners joined U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock and LtCol Jeremy Smith, the Indo-Pacific Deputy Director for the Defense P.O.W./M.I.A. Accounting Agency (DPAA), at a repatriation ceremony for servicemembers who paid the ultimate...

Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) Welcomes 8 Percent SINPF Dividend Announcement

National Secretary of the Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) Adrian Tuhanuku warmly welcomes and acknowledges the announcement this afternoon by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Treasury of an 8% dividend for members of the...

Premier Veo faces questions on sports and land redistribution

Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo faced a round of tough questions from Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during its second sitting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as key issues surrounding sports development and land...

What space ambitions does the Pacific have?

Space travel and space exploration are not generally associated with the Pacific, but a small delegation from the islands was present at the recent International Astronautical Congress in Sydney. It's classed as the world's premier global space...

On Road to Belem, Pacific countries raise their voice on 1.5…

Pacific countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, described as a “ticking time bomb”, have vowed that their One Pacific Voice on keeping 1.5 alive, is heard loud and clear at the Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...

Built for Defence: Delivering health support with precision and pride

As Defence evolves, so too will its health needs. Oct 8, 2025 3 min read Source: Supplied A fundamental priority for defence or national security organisations is the health and wellbeing of their people, whether they are deployed in high-risk...

Solomon Islands pushes UN to back Pacific-led peace and resilience agenda

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) last week that the world is entering “a moment of profound uncertainty,” warning against militarisation, rising inequality, and...

Palestine and the Pacific

Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel? By Nic Maclellan Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka declared that “the people of Fiji share a very close...

Uncovering naval history in the Solomon Islands

Uncovering naval history in the Solomon Islands Researchers from the University of New Hampshire and partners explored Iron Bottom Sound, uncovering naval wrecks and honoring the thousands who perished there. IT IS A 20 MILE WIDE STRETCH OF WATER...

PM: Fiji and Solomon Islands sign new security pact

Fiji has sealed a new security pact with the Solomon Islands, clearing the way for Fijian police and military personnel to be deployed to Honiara during high-risk events and national emergencies. In a response to a question from Assistant Rural...

Minister Leokana urges teachers to embrace their influence 

Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), has appealed to all teachers nation-wide to never underestimate the power of their influence. The delivered the powerful message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day...

Solomon Islands Team Embodies Island Spirit and Determination

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - As host nation of the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup, the Solomon Islands Men’s team are ready to turn their passion into points on the scoreboard and a performance that will make their nation proud. With the roar of home...

Solomon Islands strengthens bilateral ties with Indonesia

BY LORETTA B MANELE Solomon Islands is strengthening its bilateral ties with Indonesia. According to a press statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), Acting Prime Minister, Bradley Tovosia received a courtesy call last...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban 

At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...