Solomon Islander Wins Regional Commonwealth Youth Award
“If we want change, we have to believe in ourselves.” These words drive Bethalyn Kelly, a 20-year-old visionary who has been named the Regional Winner for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development
Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna
Fourteen Pacific Island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the Green Climate Fund announced Tuesday. The fund’s
‘Significant concern’: NZ, Cook Islands relationship worsens
The relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has worsened significantly this week, report New Zealand media outlets. A statement from Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ office said the Cook Islands had
Solomon Airlines to start Australia-NZ flights
Solomon Islands national carrier – Solomon Airlines – will begin operating an Auckland -Brisbane route from 21 February 2025. The airline will use an A320-200 to operate the weekly roundtrip. “While we expect
Spirit, vibrancy, art: Solomons singer dominates
Chris Kamu'ana Rohoimae, a talented artist from the Solomon Islands, has emerged victorious in the ABC Pacific Break 2024 competition. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his unique
Solomons High Court orders two persons to pay damages for online defamation
Facebook users in Solomon Islands have been warned that whilst they have the right to post or comment on the popular social media platform, they must do so with care and
Opinion: The Pacific Islands News Association at 50: part 2
A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi
Solomons maintain ‘balanced stance’ on West Papua issue, ahead of PM’s Indonesia trip
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ measured approach to the West Papua issue, stating that his GNUT administration respects Indonesia's
Opinion: Harris and the Pacific Islands: Delivering on a Pacific vision
In the whirlwind of speeches to cement Kamala Harris’ presidential credentials, the Pacific Islands have hardly rated a
Solomon Airlines celebrates first commercial flights from Honiara to Santo and Auckland to Santo via Port Vila
Solomon Airlines has successfully launched its first commercial flight from Honiara to Santo in Vanuatu on Monday 16 September 2024, marking a significant milestone in expanding its regional connectivity. The airline
Pacific Islands Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has altered the communique from last week’s summit in Tonga to remove an affirming reference to Taiwan, after an outburst from China. In a tumultuous ending to the otherwise
