Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsAt least 10 people are feared dead after Gold Ridge mine collapse in the Solomon IslandsFatalities have been confirmed after a landslide at Guadalcanal's Gold Ridge mine, with emergency crews searching through collapsed earth and rock for others who may still be trapped.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
Sports • Solomon Islands • FijiSolomons seal World Cup return as Pacific's three spots confirmed for FIFA's Qatar 2027A late equaliser and a composed penalty shootout have sent Solomon Islands back to the FIFA U17 World Cup, joining New Zealand and Fiji after beating Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby.PMN NewsSun, 26 Jul
Politics • Solomon IslandsPM Wale strengthens Solomon Islands-US relations with trade, security commitmentFrom maritime security to tuna exports and the return of the Peace Corps, Prime Minister Matthew Wale's first visit to Washington signals a shift as Honiara strengthens ties with the United States.PMN NewsThu, 23 Jul
Sports • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsPacific football eyes historic World Cup haul as Fiji and New Zealand set up OFC U16 finalFiji have secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar while Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands will battle for Oceania's final World Cup ticket.PMN NewsThu, 23 Jul
Environment • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders unite as climate talks enter crucial run to COP31Climate ministers meeting in Sydney this week say a united Pacific voice is more important than ever as they prepare for major global negotiations.Christine RovoiWed, 22 Jul
Sports • Solomon Islands • Tahiti • VanuatuSemis lineup complete as Solomons join Fiji, PNG and New Zealand in OFC U16 last fourSolomon Islands fought back to keep their World Cup dream alive while Aotearoa sealed top spot with a dominant win over Tahiti as the OFC Under-16 Championship semi-finalists were confirmed.PMN NewsFri, 17 Jul
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • Solomon Islands • New CaledoniaFiji and PNG march into OFC semifinals after commanding winsThe Fijians turned on the style with a five-goal win over Sāmoa while hosts Papua New Guinea edged New Caledonia to book their place in the playoffs.PMN NewsThu, 16 Jul
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsEx-Solomons PM could face questioning as the govt widens Rennell bauxite investigationThe government says Manasseh Sogavare could be questioned as investigators dig deeper into 33 disputed bauxite shipments from Rennell Island, rejecting claims the inquiry lacks independence.PMN NewsThu, 16 Jul
Sports • Solomon IslandsTahiti fight back as Solomons show Group B will be no easy rideTahiti came from behind to beat Vanuatu while the Solomon Islands pushed defending champions New Zealand at the OFC Under-16 Men’s Championship. PMN NewsTue, 14 Jul
Pacific Region • Kiribati • Vanuatu • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPacific leaders unite behind Ocean of Peace as China missile test sparks security debateAs Australia expands its defence partnerships and China defends its missile test, Pacific leaders say the region's future must be shaped by island nations, not major power rivalry.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
