Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has described the journey undertaken by the Pacific voyagers as a powerful symbol of Pacific unity and resilience in the face of shared challenges. He uttered this when he warmly welcomed the arrival of the traditional voyaging canoes Tepuke and Uto Ni Yalo at a special ceremony on Monday afternoon. The ceremony was held at the Marine school seafront,…
Dear Editor – I write to highlight a crucial issue concerning— the fundamental right of every child to attend school and receive a quality education in the Solomon Islands. Education is a cornerstone for personal development and national progress. Yet, many children in the Solomon Islands face significant barriers preventing them from accessing school. These challenges…
Spouses of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders took time on Monday to visit the National Art Gallery in Honiara as part of the official program for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting engaging with local artisans and traditional crafts in a celebration of Solomon Islands cultural heritage. Hosted by Madam Jocelyn Manele, spouse of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, speaking as the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLMS) at the Pacific ACP meeting on Monday urged regional unity and global recognition of Pacific priorities. In a speech that underscored climate justice, equitable financing, and strengthened representation on the world stage, Prime Minister Manele further highlighted recent achievement including…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, on behalf of Pacific Leaders, welcomed voyagers of Uto Ni Yalo and Tepuke to the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) meeting in Honiara this afternoon – Monday 8th September at the Marine School compound. “This is indeed a memorable event. I’m honoured to be joined here by the Pacific leaders in paying tribute to our sons and…
Pacific Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on incoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, to honour past commitments on West Papua. In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Manele, PIF leaders, Secretary-General Baron Waqa, CROP agencies, and United Nations human rights bodies, the CSOs urged Indonesia to…
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…