SOME local gold dealers in the country allegedly complicit in a corrupt scheme that favors foreign business partners at the expense of indigenous entrepreneurs. This troubling revelation surfaced during the recent Bills and Legislative Committee hearing on the Mineral Resources Bill this week. During the session, former Member of Parliament, a local gold dealer and once…
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders have reaffirmed the 1992 decision that grants “development partner” status to certain non-member entities, including Taiwan, despite mounting pressure from China. The reaffirmation was contained in the communiqué issued after the Leaders’ Retreat in Noro, Western Province, during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Thursday. Under the section on…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele is in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) ahead of Tuesday’s PNG 50th Independence Anniversary. PM and his delegation arrived in Port Moresby Sunday afternoon at the invitation of Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape. He will join Pacific Leaders, the Government and people of Papua New Guinea for the…
Suva, Fiji – The UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) in Suva was recently transformed into a vibrant showcase of Pacific craftsmanship as it welcomed 19 market vendors from the Munda Market Vendors Association (MVA), Solomon Islands. The group is in Fiji for a one-week knowledge exchange visit — a self-organised and self-funded initiative by the…
SOLOMON Telekom Company Limited (Our Telekom) has paid dividend of SBD $45million to its majority shareholder, the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) last week. This dividend payment will directly benefit the more than 200,000 members of SINPF, who represent workers and families across the Solomon Islands. This is good news for SINPF members as the…
Bekabeka Adventist High School (BAHS) on Ngatokae Island, East Marovo, Western Province raised $68,367.50 during a spiritual concert on Saturday night at the school. The aim of the concert was to raise funds to help support some of the school’s aging infrastructure project. The school is operated under the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Education Provider…
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) concluded on Friday at the Solomon Islands National Stadium in Honiara, marking a significant milestone in regional unity, climate resilience, and economic cooperation among Pacific nations. Hosted for the first time in over a decade by the Solomon Islands, the high-level gathering brought together leaders and ministers from 18…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday hosted Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Donald Marahare at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich. President Marahare was on special visit to Zurich when he met Infantino for a brief discussion. A statement issued by High Park Communications Media Team said, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has posted on his…
Communities in the region have been urged to work together to foster peace, increase awareness and make resources available to build resilience against climate change. This was highlighted by Ms. Josie-Ann Ashley from the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress at the side event of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Aquatic Center in Honiara.…
Introduction: Reconnecting with Our Pacific Soul Bula vinaka, talofa lava, malo e lelei, halo olgeta – warm Pacific greetings to you all. Esteemed leaders, respected elders, fellow academics, youth representatives, and civil society champions – thank you for the honor of addressing you today. We gather here in Honiara, alongside the Pacific Islands Forum meetings,…