SOL23: Wallis & Futuna’s Chef De Mission leads the way, Australia sends 100 police officers
The Chef De Mission (CDM) for Team Wallis & Futuna, Polelei Valetino, has arrived in Solomon Islands ahead of his team. Valetino was welcomed by GOC PGA Team at the Henderson international airport. During an
Ana Ellison-Lupena: Showing up for her heritage
In this second part of Islands Business’ preview of the Pacific Games in Honiara later this month, correspondent Alipate Pareti focuses on Ana Ellison-Lupena, who, at 16, is the youngest athlete representing the Cook
First war cry for Team Fiji, CNMI swimmers looking to make big splash at Pacific Games
For the first time in Team Fiji history, they’ll have a war cry. Fans will witness it for the first time at the upcoming Pacific Games in Solomon Islands. Team Fiji athletes and officials will present the war cry to
Solomon Islands determined to compete on home soil, Kiribati withdraws from football
Team Solomon Islands will be the first contingent to move into camp at St. Joseph Tenaru Secondary School in Honiara as early as 14 November and continue their training for the 2023 Pacific Games. Village Coordinator
Samoa Touch Rugby ready for Pacific Games
Pacific Games-bound Samoa Touch Rugby Inc is ready for the Pacific Games eyeing the gold medal and exerting revenge on rivals Papua New Guinea. President of STRI Matiu Tuileva said their athletes are physically prepared
China sending more police, donating equipment for Pacific Games
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced that China is sending additional police to the country to help provide security for the Pacific Games. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on
Pacific Games gold medalists call for support
Back to back Pacific Games’ Gold Medalists, the PNG Touch football teams, are calling for support to send its contingent to the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands this month. The Pacific Games starts on 19 November ,
Athletes and stakeholders eagerly anticipate Pacific Games amidst busy preparations
Countdown for the 17th Pacific Games is underway in the Solomon Islands and across the region and other parts of the world. Team officials and athletes are preparing for the Pacific Games, while stakeholders in Honiara
Team PNG confirmed for Pacific Games
All teams and athletes for the Pacific Games have been finalised and endorsed by the PNG Olympic Committee’s justification committee, says Team PNG chef de mission Faye Zina Lalo. With the games set to kick off in
Heavyweight boxer Tutakitoa-Williams to lead Niue’s Pacific Games medal bid
Niue’s heavyweight boxer, Duken Tutakitoa-Williams will lead the country’s campaign at the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Chef de Mission Sidney Lui told RNZ Pacific that
Guam’s Pacific Games paddling team is going against world’s best
Next month’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands hosts a variety of sporting events – tennis, archery, athletics, boxing, rugby, weightlifting, and much more. And while all noble pursuits, the outrigger canoe