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On the 25th of April every year we commemorate ANZAC Day. ANZAC Day holds profound significance not only for Australia and New Zealand, but for the entire Pacific region. 110 years ago, at dawn on April 25th, 1915 – Australian and New Zealand forces landed on the shores of Gallipoli,…
Key points: ï‚· The need to legally protect Yato forests has become even more urgent this month aswomen and children from the Nasuahu community in East Makira came face-to-facewith logging destruction in their food gardens and forest.ï‚· Led by Yato Forest Ranger Roselyn Rahea and her aunt, Daisy Muri, women…
by Ronald Toito’ona Former Malaita premier Daniel Suidani has filed a police complaint against the current Premier, Elijah Asilaua, alleging Asilaua’s involvement in the disappearance of $30,000 earmarked for Malaita Day celebrations in 2023. The complaint, lodged with the Malaita Provincial Police on April 10 2025, claims that the missing…
Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the Australian government’s flagship Pacific visa should Peter Dutton take office on May 3. The coalition has pledged to bring back a dedicated agriculture visa and review – and likely axe – minimum weekly hours for visiting Pacific…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has slammed the government’s intention to explore a labour mobility scheme that would see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors sent to the Cook Islands, describing it as short sighted and reckless. In a statement today, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s recent announcement reflects…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) today announced that the order, Prohibited Activities (Fishing and Possession of Beche-de-mer) 2021, prohibiting the fishing or possession of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) has officially been revoked, effective 22 April 2025. It says, this revocation order , Revocation of Prohibited Activities (Fishing or…
By Ethan Habru in Adelaide Solomon Islands international footballer, Junior David and his club’s journey in the Hahn Australia Cup came to an end last Thursday as his team, Croydon FC who are currently fifth in the South Australia (SA) National Premier League (NPL) lost against 12th placed WT Birkalla.…
by Gina Maka’a A new regional financing agreement, known as the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), will be signed in Honiara during the Forum Leaders’ Summit in September. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele disclosed this to reporters on arrival today from Fiji where he attended the Troika meeting. Manele explained that in…
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has stood strong in the face of a no-confidence motion in parliament, winning the vote without even debating it. As was predicted by political analysts leading into Tuesday’s vote, Marape easily survived despite the best efforts of the opposition. After a rambunctious debate,…
Travellers from Pacific Island nations will find it easier to travel in New Zealand after changes to visa rules. Movement from much of the Pacific to either Australia and New Zealand is currently expensive and onerous, with most citizens of most countries required to apply for visitor visas, and wait…
