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...

25 must-visit places and must-do experiences named for 2026

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (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 October 21,...

A saint to be for a nation

Peter ToRot’s witness shapes Papua New Guinea By Sr Christine Masivo, CPS Archbishop Rochus Tatamai, Archbishop of Rabaul, told Vatican News that “Peter ToRot’s story is not just my family’s story; it belongs to the whole of PNG. He stood firm in...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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MP Temahua: Strength of a nation lies in one’s character

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia and Vona Vona, Hon. George Temahua, has challenged the Goldie College graduating class of 2025 to become a driving force for the Solomon Islands’ future transformation through education,...

Koror Celebrates 42nd Constitution Day with Historic Pathway Unveiling

Koror State celebrates the 42nd anniversary of its Constitution today with the unveiling of a historic new pathway at Ngeremlakl Long Island Conservation Park, symbolizing unity and progress. The daylong event features tributes to the framers of...

PM Manele calls for national unity to drive development

BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele calls on all Solomon Islanders to unite and take collective responsibility for the nation’s future. He made the statement at the launch of the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016–2035 Medium Term...

Kiribati’s Minister for Women Ruth Cross Kwansing named Pacific GESI Climate…

Ruth Cross Kwansing, Kiribati’s Minister for Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs, has been confirmed as the new Pacific Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Climate Champion, a high-level advocacy role designed to elevate the voices of...

AMMA Australia’s role in advancing global health

Dr Ata Rehman, President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association Australia At the heart of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association Australia (AMMA Australia) is a dedicated team of 114 health professionals, including 78 working doctors, 23 allied...

Ranked: America’s Most Common Drugs by Medicare Spending

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

How to decide which South Pacific island is best for your next trip

The South Pacific confounds even the savviest map buffs with its splatter of dots spread across the world's biggest ocean. What you can't tell from a map, or even most tourist brochures is that these palm-laden pinpricks are as diverse as the...

‘WE’RE OFF-TRACK’

PM Manele admits Solomon Islands lags behind in development goals BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has admitted that Solomon Islands is “off track” in achieving many of its national development goals, despite nearly a decade of...

Premiers vow to protect school land, legacy

Premiers of Makira/Ulawa Province (MUP), Hon. Stanley Siapu, and Temotu Province, Hon. Stanley Tehiahua, are joining forces with the national government to address the land dispute surrounding Waimapuru National Secondary School (WNSS). Their...

‘Moment of national pride’ as Peter ToRot becomes Papua New Guinea’s first saint

Papua New Guinea celebrated a historic moment of “national pride” as the country’s first saint was canonised, with joyful services in churches and communities across the Pacific nation. Peter ToRot was killed in prison in 1945 for standing up for...

Women value ‘network’ gained through WELSI’s executive leadership training

Honiara – Aspiring women leaders have expressed their appreciation for the valuable network they have gained after attending the Solomon Islands Senior Women in Executive Leadership Program. Twenty-five women representing different organisations...

Paris Climate Protocols Have Limited Global Heating To “Just” 2.6 Degrees C

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Research published last week by Climate Central and World Weather Attribution found that the Paris climate accords have been partially effective at reducing global heating....

$1.3m larceny re-trial for teacher underway

RE-TRIAL on the case of a teacher accused of stealing $1.3 million from the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) between 2017 and 2018 has commenced in the Honiara Magistrate Court. Cecilia Tome faces one count of Simple Larceny. The prosecution plans...

Parliament adjourns

PARLIAMENT has been adjourned on Monday to allow a review of the Public Service Bill 2025. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed the adjournment in Parliament, saying the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Clerk’s Office, and the Ministry of...

Fijian and Pacific cultures celebrated at milestone celebration

Fijian and greater Pacific workers together with their families and friends under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme gathered in Naracoorte to celebrate Fiji Day, marking Fiji’s 55th year of independence. Chief guest and Fiji’s...

Minister Vave attends UNESCO Forum on Global Sports Integrity

Minister of Home Affairs Isikeli Vave is in Paris attending the UNESCO 10th Conference of Parties on the International Convention on Anti-Doping in Sport. As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Convention, the Hon Minister attended...