'Overstayers not a problem': Advocates slam proposed deportation laws

The Immigration and Protection Tribunal has heard a teen's plea to remain in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald / Supplied Migrant advocates are lashing out at the government's proposed deportation laws, saying they put Pacific people at risk and are...

Search for the Titanic concealed top-secret military operation - how it unfolded

(CNN) — Forty years ago, in the early hours of September 1, grainy black-and-white images of a metal cylinder appeared on the video feeds in the command center of Knorr, a research vessel searching the Atlantic seafloor for the world’s most famous...

'Overstayers not a problem': Migrant advocates criticise govt's proposed deportation laws

The Immigration and Protection Tribunal has heard a teen's plea to remain in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald / Supplied Migrant advocates are lashing out at the government's proposed deportation laws, saying they put Pacific people at risk and are...

Driving transformative changes in community schools through education infrastructure

Honiara, Solomon Islands [28 July 2025] – Surrounded by lush hills and dense mangroves inside the Maramasike passage in Malaita Province, Hunanawa Community High School serves as a central hub for education in that remote East Are’Are region. Due...

His search for the Titanic concealed a top-secret military operation. How the iconic discovery unfolded

(CNN) — Forty years ago, in the early hours of September 1, grainy black-and-white images of a metal cylinder appeared on the video feeds in the command center of Knorr, a research vessel searching the Atlantic seafloor for the world’s most famous...

The man who found the Titanic is still searching for shipwrecks four decades later

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Forty years ago, in the early hours of September 1, grainy black-and-white images of a metal cylinder appeared on the video feeds in the command center of Knorr, a research vessel searching the Atlantic seafloor for the...

Pioneering Folk, Pop Indie: Izack JL brings rare genre to Solomons

The Solomon Islands music scene is set for a fresh wave of sound, with rising artist Izack Junior Lekelalu — known by his stage name Izack JL — pioneering the rare Folk, Pop Indie music. While the style is far from the island reggae, contemporary...

Robert Ballard and the Titanic: Revolutionizing Ocean Exploration

Forty years ago, at the dawn of September 1, 1985, grainy black-and-white footage of the Atlantic seabed appeared on the screens of the new research vessel Knorr. It was searching for the most famous shipwreck – the Titanic – and drew humanity...

Building momentum for public education in the Pacific

Education unions from across the Pacific region – Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu – met to address the ongoing worldwide teacher shortages, calling governments and international institutions to prioritize public...

Pacific Islands Forum:

Leaders from 18 Pacific countries will gather in the Solomon Islands next month for the annual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM). But why is such engagement important? According to Sione Tekiteki, a former PIF adviser and senior...

Giant Earthquake Off Russian Coast Triggers Mass Evacuations as Far as Hawaii

One of the ten largest earthquakes ever recorded just struck Kamchatka, the sparsely populated Russian peninsula facing the Pacific. The magnitude 8.8 quake had its epicentre in the sea just off the Kamchatka coast. Huge quakes such as these can...

‘Digital no longer optional’

CHRIS ALEX Richard Nokia EIU Director from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) says digital adoption is “no longer optional” for businesses, highlighting the rapid pace of technological change and evolving consumer...

Palau Hosts Pacific Power Association Conference, Spotlighting Energy Transformation

⚡ Hosting the 32nd Pacific Power Association Conference, Palau is bringing together utilities, donors, and innovators to tackle shared challenges under the theme “Smart Grids and Digital Transformation in Energy.” 🌍✨ By: Summer Kennard KOROR,...

Pacific Islands Forum: Expert on why region’s ‘Mini-UN’ matters

Leaders from 18 Pacific countries will gather in the Solomon Islands next month for the annual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM). But why is such engagement important? According to Sione Tekiteki, a former PIF adviser and senior...

The UN’s historic decision on climate accountability

Solomon Islander Cynthia Houniuhi was eight years old when she first became aware of the climate crisis. During a trip to Fanalei Island with her father to visit relatives, Houniuhi noticed there were no children playing soccer on the beach. Some...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 12 – 18, 2025

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

PIF expects to issue first “Ocean of Peace” Declaration amid nuclear and regional concerns

By Alfred Pagepitu The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is preparing to issue its first-ever declaration on “Ocean of Peace,” during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara next week. The declaration aims to reinforce regional commitments...

Hou pays tribute to Late Rini

Late Snyder Rini, 76, has been described as a great man, a statesman and a son of Solomon Islands who contributed so much to the development of this nation. Former Prime Minister and current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Rick Hou...

PNG Golden Jubilee Attracts Unprecedented Global and Regional Support, PM Marape Calls for Continued Partnership

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary saw an unprecedented gathering of regional and international leaders, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic and economic significance on the global stage. Prime Minister James Marape hosted...

Declaration For Protection Of Humanitarian Personnel

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 1. We commit, at the highest political level, to take action and uphold the principles outlined in this Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel before, during and after conflict. We reaffirm...