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Former Malaita Premier Suidani passes on, tributes pour in
BY NED GAGAHE Former Premier of Malaita Province, Daniel Suidani, has passed away yesterday morning at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. The sad news of his passing was confirmed by his former advisor and close friend, Celsus...

Australia supports Betikama with new girls dorm fence
For the first time in the history of Betikama Adventist College (BAC) located East of Honiara, it now have proper fencing around the girls’ dorm, thanks to the Australian Government. A formal handing over ceremony was held Tuesday 21st October at...
Teachers unite in Honiara to mark World Teachers Day
BY MORRIS NAFU Hundreds of educators from across Honiara and surrounding Schools in Guadalcanal came together at the National Auditorium yesterday to honour “World Teachers Day”. The event, attended by more than 1000 teachers, was locally themed...


The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa
Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...
NIPS empowers communities in Isabel province
BY BEN BILUA Gizo The Network for the Indigenous Peoples Solomons (NIPS) extended its support to three communities in Isabel province through the delivery of solar systems to promote clean and sustainable energy. Over the weekend, NIPS handed over...

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity
Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

Island full of culture and natural history
Eleanor Hughes discovers the joys of the Solomon Islands’ capital, despite being wooed by its island’s white sand beaches. I’m loath to leave the Solomon Islands’ isolated Nggatirana Island’s white sand beach, crystal-clear sea, coral reefs and...

2nd Ocean Conference gets underway in Honiara
The second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference 2025 is underway in Honiara this week. It was officially opened on Monday, bringing together around 350 participants from across the region to strengthen collaboration on sustainable ocean governance....

USP SI Alumni celebrate achievements in Honiara
Graduates of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus Alumni Network gathered on Friday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara to celebrate their academic achievements. The event was graced by His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga,...

Parliamentary Standing Select Committees empowered with new ICT equipment
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands on Friday marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey. This came following the official handover of new ICT equipment under the Strengthening Legislatures’ Capacity in Pacific Island...

New telecommunications tower in South New Georgia Rendova launched
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has officially commissioned a new telecommunications tower on Monday 13th October 2025 at Husuzo, situated within the South New Georgia Rendova Tetepare constituency. This...
4th Grereo Festival 2025 underway in Honiara
By Mary Manelegua The 4th Grereo Festival 2025, has officially commenced in Honiara today. The event, themed “Rooted in Culture, Rising as One: Isabel Youth in Celebration,” aims to showcase the unique cultural heritage of Isabel Province through...

Malaita youth leader warns of indigenous economic displacement by 2050
BY NED GAGAHE A young voice from Malaita has raised serious alarm at the United Nations, warning that indigenous youth in the Solomon Islands are at risk of losing control over their land, culture, and economy by the year 2050. Maverick Peter...

One 'epic' county in Ireland ranked among best destinations to visit in the world by Lonely Planet
Small Waterfall at Clare Glens, Newport in Co Tipperary, which has been named one of the world’s top destinations to visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet One county in Ireland has been named as one of the best regions in the world to visit by renowned a...
Pacific push for stronger gender equality at UN meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations that while the Pacific has made progress on gender equality since the Beijing Platform for Action, much more needs to be done to elevate women in leadership...

Pacific Leadership on Gender Equality Spotlighted by PM Manele at UN
New York, Monday 22 September 2025 – Pacific Island leaders, represented by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), delivered a statement today at the High-Level Meeting of the...

ADB-funded campus transforms education in Solomons
The Pacific’s first climate-resilient tertiary campus, powered by solar and built for extreme weather. · The new campus is boosting female enrolment by providing a safer, more spacious, and inclusive environment. · ADB, USP, and the Solomon...
OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Archbishop Tatamai: "Saint To Rot gave his life to defend Christian marriage: a key to the mission of the Church today"
Catholic Bishops' Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Rome (Agenzia Fides) – " Since I was a child, I understood that my life was linked to Peter To Rot. When I enrolled in first grade of the parish school in the 1960s, the parish...

2026 travel adventures: Lonely Planet touts 25 must-visit places, must-do experiences
By Maureen O’Hare | CNN Not booked your 2026 vacation yet? Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop. The venerable travel guide Lonely Planet published its “Best in Travel 2026” book on Oct. 21, featuring...