Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsPacific nations call for fair recruitment to make Labour Mobility work for everyoneRegional governments, worker groups, and employers are meeting in Honiara this week to make overseas labour schemes fairer and more sustainable.PMN NewsMon, 03 Nov
Sports • Fiji • Solomon Islands • VanuatuThe Oceania Football Confederation launches first professional leagueA landmark moment for soccer in the Pacific as the eight-team competition will kick off at Eden Park in January.Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 30 Oct
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Not an attempt to militarise our nation'The Solomon Islands government is looking into establishing a defence force.Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific EditorTue, 21 Oct
Health • Papua New Guinea • Solomon Islands • VanuatuSave The Children: Climate change poses critical threat to child nutrition in the PacificCyclones, floods, and rising seas are making it harder for families in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to access nutritious food.Khalia StrongFri, 17 Oct
Sports • Solomon Islands • TuvaluSolomon Islands clinch OFC Futsal Men’s Cup with emphatic win over scoreless TuvaluThe Kurukuru delivered a ruthless 7-0 performance in Suva, showcasing their trademark speed and precision while Tuvalu bowed out with pride after their long-awaited return to the tournament.PMN NewsWed, 24 Sep
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • China • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsChina and Vanuatu to strengthen ties with police agreementBeijing is set to improve its presence in the Pacific following a donation of law enforcement equipment valued at over NZ$700,000.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Education • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands introduces policy to balance AI benefits and exam integrityEducation Minister Tozen Leokana says the initiative highlights the importance of accessibility and the need to support students in rural communities.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 15 Sep
Pacific Region • New Caledonia • Solomon Islands • FrancePolitical turmoil in Paris creates rippling effects in New Caledonia's quest for independenceAs Pacific leaders emphasised the need for unity and stability at their Forum in Honiara, New Caledonia's upcoming provincial elections and discussions on self-rule hang in the balance.Christine RovoiMon, 15 Sep
Politics • Solomon IslandsManele warns against power competition at PIF Leaders MeetingOpening the plenary session of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara on Wednesday, Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele urges Pacific leaders to stand united.'Alakihihifo Vailala in HoniaraWed, 10 Sep
Politics • Solomon IslandsLeaders to gather in Munda for PIF retreat amid controversies and pursuit of regional unity This year’s Pacific Islands Forum meeting will focus on fostering unity and advancing Fiji’s ‘Ocean of Peace’ initiative despite the exclusion of key dialogue partners.'Alakihihifo Vailala in HoniaraWed, 10 Sep
