Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • Niue • New CaledoniaPacific leaders urge better support for regional infrastructureWith a focus on aligning assistance with local needs and priorities, the nations called for sustainable development strategies and collaboration.Christine RovoiThu, 28 Aug
Politics • Tuvalu • Solomon IslandsTuvalu shifts focus to local and regional solutions as global climate talks fall shortAhead of next month’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Honiara, Prime Minister Feleti Teo says Tuvalu will prioritise climate change, sea level rise, and more reliable regional initiatives.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 26 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands80 years on, Pacific continues to bear deep scars from World War IIFrom sunken warships to deadly bombs, the Pacific’s wartime past still shapes lives today, as families call for greater recognition of Pasifika soldiers.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 20 Aug
Politics • China • Solomon Islands • TongaChina rejects claims of Pacific Islands Forum interference amid Solomons’ partner banThe Chinese Embassy in Tonga says allegations of Forum interference are unfounded, after the Solomons barred all dialogue partners, including Taiwan, from next month’s Pacific Islands Forum.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 20 Aug
Sports • Fiji • French Polynesia Tahiti • New Caledonia • Solomon IslandsFiji pip Tahiti as New Caledonia stun hosts Solomon Islands in OFC Under-16 men's openerThe 2025 Oceania Football Confederation U16 Men’s Championship promises a fierce battle for the title as teams vie for supremacy in the upcoming rounds.PMN NewsTue, 19 Aug
Opinion • Solomon IslandsWill’s Word: The Pacific Islands Forum feels like the United Nations 2.0Solomon Islands’ plan to keep global powers out of the forum may give Pacific nations space to talk but could also signal shifting allegiances.William TeriteFri, 15 Aug
Politics • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands stands by PIF partner banThe government in Honiara has excluded 21 partners from next month’s leaders’ summit.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 14 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands takes bold step to raise marriage age to 18With one in five girls married before 18, campaigners say the change will bring the Solomon Islands in line with international child protection standards.Khalia StrongThu, 14 Aug
Politics • Solomon Islands‘Be careful how you treat friends’: Peters warns Forum leadersForeign Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters says outside influence is deciding who attends Pacific Islands Forum meetings.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 13 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomons PM excludes 21 donor nations from PIF meeting amid China-Taiwan tensions Jeremiah Manele's decision has sparked disappointment from Washington and heightened tensions within the Pacific Islands Forum, as Taipei seeks to maintain its presence in the PIF.Christine RovoiMon, 11 Aug
