Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands says it backs 140 human rights recommendations from the UN and notes 41United Nations agencies and Pacific countries welcome progress by Honiara but say more work is needed on violence against women, gender equality, and human rights protections.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Oct
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsPNG governor warns outdated resource laws leave landowners in Melanesia exposedGary Juffa says Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands need stronger laws and leadership to stop powerful interests gaining control of natural resources in both countries.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Marshall Islands • West Papua, IndonesiaPacific leaders have taken their concerns over West Papua directly to the UNSolomon Islands and Marshall Islands raised the issue at the United Nations as the region pushes for independent scrutiny of alleged human rights abuses in the Indonesian province.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Politics • Solomon IslandsTreaty row grows after leaked message links funding and PM's no-confidence motionSolomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister Francis Sade rejects claims the Australian funding talks were politically motivated as the Opposition calls for answers over the proposed deal.Christine RovoiMon, 21 Sep
Sports • Solomon Islands • Sāmoa • Tonga‘We’re not done yet’: Manning rallies Tonga after Sāmoa lossThe Tongan captain says her side’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup dream is still alive with the PNG match now a must-win battle. PMN NewsTue, 08 Sep
Politics • Solomon IslandsMP withdraws no-confidence motion against Solomon Islands PM WaleEast Malaita MP Manasseh Maelanga says he has signed the withdrawal of the motion and his support for Matthew Wale as Prime Minister remains unchanged.Christine RovoiSun, 06 Sep
Business • Palau • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPalau tourism boom drives expansion of Australia air linkA surge in visitors is helping drive the Palau Paradise Express extension, with Qantas adding a second weekly Brisbane-Koror flight from December.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterWed, 02 Sep
Politics • Solomon IslandsThree ministers quit as Solomons PM faces a no-confidence voteThe resignations deepen the political crisis facing Matthew Wale months after becoming PM and forcing him to leave the Leaders Forum in Palau.Christine RovoiMon, 31 Aug
Law & Order • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands High Court rules 2023 Pacific Games spending illegalA landmark ruling has cleared the way for the outgoing Auditor-General to release his long-awaited report of the Honiara Games.Christine RovoiTue, 25 Aug
Business • Fiji • Cook Islands • Solomon IslandsFiji's tourism tax puts Pacific air links under pressure, experts warnA five per cent levy is being criticised by travel groups as airlines and destinations face pressure to keep travellers moving across the Pacific.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
