Helpful, but won’t guarantee deferment, say economists

The United Nations (UN) will support an assessment of Bangladesh's readiness to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status, which economists say would be helpful for, but not guarantee, a deferment of the transition. The review is expected...

Australian High Commissioner summoned by Solomon Islands government over ABC’s Four Corners report

The Solomon Islands government has hauled in Australia’s High Commissioner to complain after the ABC’s Four Corners program aired an episode exploring how China has been rapidly building commercial and security ties with the Pacific Island nation....

Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) Welcomes 8 Percent SINPF Dividend Announcement

National Secretary of the Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) Adrian Tuhanuku warmly welcomes and acknowledges the announcement this afternoon by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Treasury of an 8% dividend for members of the...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban 

At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...

Forau reappointed to lead Central Bank

BY CHRIS ALEX Dr Luke Forau has been reappointed as the Governor of Central Bank for another six years. This decision was made by the board and management of the Central Bank (CBSI) and the Finance Ministry (MoFT) and is effective October 1, 2025,...

Solomon Islands pushes UN to back Pacific-led peace and resilience agenda

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) last week that the world is entering “a moment of profound uncertainty,” warning against militarisation, rising inequality, and...

Solomon Islands strengthens bilateral ties with Indonesia

BY LORETTA B MANELE Solomon Islands is strengthening its bilateral ties with Indonesia. According to a press statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), Acting Prime Minister, Bradley Tovosia received a courtesy call last...

TTV SOLOMONS NAMED OFFICIAL BROADCASTER FOR FIBA MELANESIAN CUPS 2025

HONIARA (SOLOMON ISLANDS) – Our Telekom Company LTD through its Telekom Television service has been appointed as the host broadcaster for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup, set to take place in Honiara from October...

Solomon Islands exports to China hit $2.3 billion in six years

BY NED GAGAHE China has emerged as Solomon Islands’ largest trading partner, with two-way trade surging past US$3.5 billion in just six years since diplomatic ties between the two countries were formalised in 2019. The major milestone was...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 26 – October 2, 2025

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Solomon Islands Charts a Bold Course for Sustainable Tourism at World Governments Summit

At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP stood as a passionate advocate for the Solomon Islands, sharing a bold vision for the future of tourism. His message was clear: the country is...

Papua New Guinea approves defense treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S. allies hope will curb Chinese influence in the region. Papua New Guinea...

U.S. island in the Pacific endures "ecological disaster”

Since the middle of the 20th century, a non-native species of snake has wrought havoc with the ecosystem on Guam, a small U.S. territory nestled in the Western Pacific Ocean. Most notably, the snake’s invasion of the 210-square-mile,...

Fiji, Vanuatu renew ties

Fiji and Vanuatu have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen development cooperation across key sectors, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told Parliament. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed as part of our...

Solomon Islands Highlights Youth as Key to National Development at UN Forum

New York, USA – Thursday, 25 September 2025 – Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, emphasizing the central role of young people in the country’s social, economic, and political development. Speaking at the High-Level...

Teachers celebrate big day in Gizo

MORE than 100 teachers from nine schools in and around Gizo commemorated World Teachers’ Day on Thursday at the provincial capital. World Teachers Day normally falls on October 5. This year it falls on Sunday. However, due to the day being a...

Solomon Islands Advances Bold Vision for Sustainable Tourism by 2035

The Solomon Islands is taking strategic steps to transform its tourism sector into a key driver of economic growth, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship, in alignment with the Government’s 2016-2035 National Development Strategy....

Maringe-Kokota CDC meets, approves 2025 CDF projects

The Maringe-Kokota Constituency Development Committee (CDC) successfully completed the screening process for the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) applications and approved projects ahead of implementation. Held at Jejevo in Buala, Isabel...

Solomon Islands Strengthens Partnership with India at FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

New York, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel Agovaka (MP) highlighted the Solomon Islands’ commitment to strengthening its bilateral partnership with India during the Forum for India-Pacific...

Djuric, Solomon Islands' FM sign agreement on mutual abolition of visas

NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Friday in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, Peter Shanel Agovaka, with whom he signed an inter-governmental agreement on mutual abolition of visas for...