PM opens Global Crusade Leadership Summit

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the One-Day Global Crusade Leadership Summit at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Lawson Tama on Friday morning. The Summit was jointly organised by the ‘Global Crusade...

Waimapuru celebrates 39th graduation ceremony 

State-owned Waimapuru National Secondary School (WNSS) in Makira on Thursday 16th October marked its 39th annual graduation ceremony. During the event, graduates were encouraged to work diligently to secure a bright future for themselves, their...

Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report

A new environmental report warns that expanding nickel mining is placing Raja Ampat’s coral reefs, forests and Indigenous communities under intensifying threat. Using geospatial mapping and field evidence, researchers document how mining...

International day of peace school speech competition to be a national occasion open to all schools

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Solomon Islands is highlighting the importance of the long-term involvement of school children in relation to the International Day of Peace celebrations. The 2025 International Day of Peace, marked with the theme ‘Act Now...

Pacific beauty queens set to shine

Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Fiji will host the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in February, returning as the venue after a seven-year gap. Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa announced that Fiji will host the 37th Miss Pacific Island...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Pacific must lead global Tuna governance, says SINU Vice-Chancellor Aqorau

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau says Pacific Island States must continue to assert leadership in the global governance of tuna fisheries to protect their sovereignty, economy, and identity....

Volentras' Path to Bar

When 24-year-old Maureen Aniva Volentras stood before the Supreme Court of Samoa to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor, it felt like the closing of one chapter and the quiet beginning of another. The daughter of Luatutu Andre Volentras and...

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...

MCT hosts consultation on new tourism development policy

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Monday hosted a consultation workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel to develop a new National Tourism Development Policy for the Solomon Islands. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 10 – 16, 2025

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Environmental Security Weekly Watch: October 13-17, 2025

A window into what we’re reading in the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program Assessment of UNESCO Sites Reveals Climate Impacts (Mongabay) Initial data from the first ever global biodiversity and climate assessment indicates that 98% of...

SI NEWEST DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY 

Dr James Kwaimani Faiau from Baelelea-To’abaita in North Malaita graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology this week. James’s PhD journey is a personal story of sacrifice, persistent, faith and triumph. Nothing comes without...

Waimapuru’s land being logged

The second state-owned school in the country, Waimapuru National Secondary School’s 84 hectares of land in Makira Ulawa province is currently being logged by a logging company, KS. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD)...

Mullally first woman to head global Anglican church

SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Jeremiah Manele, delivered a strong statement at the 80th General Assembly, marking the thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. “As we mark the 30th...

Marvin CHS joins global community to mark Handwashing Day

BY NED GAGAHE Marvin Memorial Community High School (CHS) in Central Islands Province joined 30 other schools across the province and rest of the world to commemorate World Handwashing Day on Wednesday October 15, 2025. Island Sun was on the...

DANGER FOR KIDS

Children in Solomon Islands continue to experience violence despite laws protecting them, study finds BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Despite the presence of an established policy framework to ensure protection of all children in the country, children in...

UNICEF, Australian support 30 schools under WASH project in Central province

BY NED GAGAHE UNICEF National Officer for WASH in Schools and Health Care Facilities, Patricia Keniherea, has revealed that a total of 30 schools in Central Islands Province are benefiting from the ongoing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)...

From streams to solutions – Lavinia’s leadership sparks change in Choiseul

BY NED GAGAHE In Choiseul Province, where many families rely on streams for drinking water, Lavinia Pupuru is helping to change this story. She doesn’t see problems — she sees possibilities and solutions. When she speaks about her community, her...

HCC, SINU engage in students practicum partnership  

The Honiara City Council (HCC) Health Division has engaged ten Public Health students from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for a one-month attachment commencing late September 2025. This is part of practical training program in...