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...

Australian High Commissioner summoned by Solomon Islands government over ABC’s Four Corners report

The Solomon Islands government has hauled in Australia’s High Commissioner to complain after the ABC’s Four Corners program aired an episode exploring how China has been rapidly building commercial and security ties with the Pacific Island nation....

China to step up Pacific push after Australia–PNG defense treaty

CANBERRA (AFR)—China will double down on efforts to expand its influence across the Pacific after Australia and Papua New Guinea agreed to ink a comprehensive defense treaty, foreign policy experts have warned. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister...

Solomon Islands exports to China hit $2.3 billion in six years

BY NED GAGAHE China has emerged as Solomon Islands’ largest trading partner, with two-way trade surging past US$3.5 billion in just six years since diplomatic ties between the two countries were formalised in 2019. The major milestone was...

Public Service 2025 Bill nears final approval ahead of Parliament sitting

BY MORRIS NAFU The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC), in collaboration with the Public Service, has finalised the Public Service 2025 bill ahead of Parliament session next week. Ministry of Public Service presented the redrafted bill before...

PNG to witness historic canonization of Blessed Peter ToRot after 70 years

(Image: ABC News) The Vice Postulator, Father Thomas Ravaioli, who spent 5 years collecting the documentation required for Blessed Peter ToRot to be recognized as a saint, says the talks on the canonization began 70 years ago. And Papua New Guinea...

Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific

Uto has arrived back home a day early, sparking excitement among members of the Uto NI Yalo trust, friends and families eagerly awaiting reunions. Uto NI Yalo trust Treasurer Kiel Ah Sam said, “The crew is currently undergoing immigration and...

Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda

ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances. The latest earthquake in Paris is the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, just 27 days after he was appointed by...

Glimpse of domestic violence in Solomon Islands

Dear Editor – As a young student who is really passionate about the well being of other people, I would like to convey my personal concern and the approach towards the alarming rate of domestic violence within our country which is on the rise....

Turning Point in the Pacific: U.S. Captures the Solomon Islands – October 4, 1943

On October 4, 1943, a pivotal event unfolded in the Pacific Theater of World War II: the United States completed the capture of the Solomon Islands from Japanese forces. This victory marked a significant milestone in the Allied campaign against...

Tributes pour in for 'kind' Northumberland teacher and rock art expert following death at 93

Kristy Dawson Multi-Media Journalist 00:56, 07 Oct 2025 Stan Beckensall(Image: Chronicle Live ) Tributes have poured in for a former teacher and international rock art expert who has died at the age of 93. Stan Beckensall, who lived in Hexham,...

PM Manele announces Solomon Islands’ bid for Security Council seat, demands…

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly(UNGA80) last week that the UN must be reformed to remain relevant, as he announced his country’s first-ever bid for a...

Why loss and damage matter in the Pacific

For many Pacific Island nations, climate change isn’t a distant threat or an abstract statistic – it’s an everyday reality reshaping homes, traditions, and futures. Rising sea levels, coastal erosion, increasing temperatures and severe weather...

14th Australia–Solomons business forum set for Brisbane

THe 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum is happening this year and it returns to Brisbane, Australia next month – November from 17-19, uniting senior government officials, business leaders, and investors from both countries for days of...

Licenses for tourism businesses in WP reviewed

The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has begun reviewing its business licensing ordinance, with a particular focus on tourism operators, in an effort to streamline fees and make it easier for businesses to operate within the province. Western...

U.S. Embassy Supports Solomon Islands National Emergency Response Team Induction Training

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The U.S. Embassy in Honiara supported the Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in completing its third National Emergency Response Team (NERT) induction training from September 22–28, 2025. The...

Solomon Islands Charts a Bold Course for Sustainable Tourism at World Governments Summit

At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP stood as a passionate advocate for the Solomon Islands, sharing a bold vision for the future of tourism. His message was clear: the country is...

Honiara & Guadalcanal Teachers commemorate World Teachers’ Day

By Mary Manelegua Teachers from schools in Honiara and Guadalcanal gathered today to commemorate World Teachers’ Day in Honiara. Celebrated under the theme “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers’ Recognition,” the event aimed to...

Pacific Ocean Portal upgrade timely

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Pacific Ocean Portal upgrade has been described as ‘timely’, coming about when a lot of challenges are being reported across the region. The Pacific Community (SPC) recently launched the newly redeveloped Pacific Ocean...