Giving Aid to Papua New Guinea: A Recipe For Success
by Terence Wood Look at the Australians, they’ve tried every approach to giving aid here, and nothing’s worked. She worked for a small organisation and was new to Papua New…
Month: June 2025
Australia Pledges $60M For Roads Upgrade as Visiting Minister Departs Country
Visiting Australia’s Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs Pat Conroy today announced an SBD$60 million to upgrade existing roads in Malaita and in capital Honiara. Conroy made the announcement in the…
China Agricultural Training Set to Boost Opportunities for Malaita Youths, Says Subu
by Ronald Toito’ona The Malaita Youth Council President, Phillip Subu, is currently in Beijing, China, attending a major agricultural training—a milestone projected to help boost farming initiatives and self-reliance for…
Pacific Drug Routes Exploited
Organised crime exploits island nations’ vulnerabilities Pacific nations must urgently strengthen maritime enforcement as criminal networks deliberately exploit geographic vulnerabilities, generating unprecedented trafficking of drugs across the region. The Oceania Customs…
Australia’s Pacific Minister, Pat Conroy in Honiara to Strengthen Ties
Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, is in Solomon Islands to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy…
Unique Enterprise Reports Over $1 Million in Losses After Viral “Nice 1 Rice” Video
A viral video about Nice 1 Rice, distributed by Unique Enterprise Limited, has caused serious damage to the company—resulting in more than SBD $1 million in lost orders and the…
David’s Croydon FC Climbs To Second Place As Boyers Nets 10th Goal In Australian Leagues
By Ethan Habru In Adelaide Junior David’s club Croydon has climbed into second place after another win last Saturday in a Round 15 match of the Football South Australia (FSA)…
Four Solomons Footballers Dominate Fiji’s Extra Premier League Golden Boot Race
Solomon Islands footballers are turning heads in the Fiji Extra Premier League (EPL), as they continue to dominate the Golden Boot standings mid-way through the 2025 season. As of June…
Record remittances offer bright futures for Solomon Islanders
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is creating lasting economic benefits for Solomon Islanders. As Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, I am proud to witness the tangible benefits…
It Would Be a Pleasure to See A Solomon Islander in the current A-League, says Football Australia CEO
by Ronald Toito’ona The dream of seeing a Solomon Islands footballer play in current Australia’s elite A-League may soon become a reality, as momentum builds around new partnerships and development…