Pacific Islands women continue to persist in addressing political issues surrounding peace and security, and forum leaders are being called upon to recognize and affirm their contributions. At a NGO and civil society round-table and media Q&A session over the weekend, Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, a prominent Pacific feminist known for her work at the intersection of gender,…
Solomon Islands soccer player Rovu Boyers has helped his club West Adelaide’s promotion into the National Premier League (NPL) of South Australia next season. The Solomon Islander was a key signing for the West Adelaide as he has scored 12 goals so far for the Hellas, the second highest behind his teammate Yuya Kato with…
Leaders and members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) gathered for a solemn church service at St Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara on Sunday afternoon, ahead of the official commencement of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Monday, 8 September. The service, held in Honiara, served as a spiritual opening to the regional gathering, bringing…
The official opening of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) is scheduled to take place Monday evening 8 September 2025, at the National Stadium, Sports City, Honiara. The program will commence from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The ceremony is open to the public, with seating available in the East Wing of the Stadium. The West Wing…
The three-day PIFS-PINA Regional Media Workshop concluded on Sunday in Honiara with a resounding affirmation of journalists central role in shaping the future of the Blue Pacific Continent. Over 40 journalists from across the region gathered under the theme, “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent”, engaging in three days of dialogue, training,…
Leaders and senior officials of Pacific Islands Forum member countries continued to arrive in Honiara on Sunday morning ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54). Those who arrived on Sunday morning included; Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele earlier said that the Government and people of Solomon Islands stand ready to host a successful…
A nation cannot move forward while weighed down by the burden of corruption. It undermines democracy, betrays public trust, and diverts power and resources away from the people for personal or political gain. Corruption drives inequality, contributes to poverty, and perpetuates injustice through the very institutions designed to protect citizens. Corruption, in all its forms,…