Solomon Islands introduces policy to balance AI benefits and exam integrity

The Solomon Islands’ Education Minister hopes a new policy will help tackle the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in school exams. This comes as the government aims to manage the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) among students...

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign communique after mutual defence treaty stalls

SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held security talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape in the capital of the Pacific’s largest island nation on Sept 17, after plans to sign a landmark mutual defence treaty...

Solomon Islands Kava trending in US Markets: Tevi

BY SAMIE WAIKORI The Solomon Islands is emerging as a strong competitor in the Pacific kava industry, with increasing exports to the United States and other international markets. Speaking at a side event during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders...

Strong wind warning issued for Temotu, Makira and Renbel

BY NED GAGAHE A Strong Wind Warning Number Four was issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) yesterday morning, with the warning currently in effect for the waters of Temotu, Makira, and Rennell/Bellona Provinces. SIMS has...

‘Passengers and market producers need permanent bridges’

By RODRICK DESURI AUKI Passengers and market producers of West Are’are and West Kwaio are yet to enjoy a smooth ride on their roads due to the broken Heo Bridge in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. Bira Community Elder, Michael Larui, said that this...

Pacific Island Leaders Test China’s Influence—Here’s What Happened

Leaders of Pacific Islands nations pose for the family photo at the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, on September 11, 2025. Pacific Islands leaders opened an influential summit in the Solomons on...

Pacific Islands Forum Stands Firm, Keeps Taiwan as Development Partner

Pacific Islands Forum Stands Firm, Keeps Taiwan as Development Partner By: L.N. Reklai Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have agreed to keep Taiwan as a development partner, a decision seen as a significant moment for Pacific diplomacy....

Bezos Earth Fund invests $37.5M to accelerate Pacific-led ocean protection

Grants will safeguard 835,000 square miles (2.16 million km²) of ocean across 12 countries and territories Washington, D.C. — A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the...

Australia, PNG Sign Security Communique, Curbing China Gains

Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Australia and northern neighbor Papua New Guinea agreed on a new security pact timed to the Pacific nation’s 50th anniversary of independence, strengthening Canberra’s push to curb China’s...

Taiwan pledges US$3m to Pacific program

Taiwan has pledged US$3 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) to help address climate issues in the Pacific islands, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said yesterday. “On behalf of Taiwan, Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo of...

Solomon Islands first in Pacific to remove tax on period products

Gladys Bartlett speaking to students / credit to Solomon Star News Photo: Solomon Star News After tireless advocacy, the Solomon Islands has become the first country in the Pacific to eliminate all taxes on menstrual products, marking a major step...

China, Climate And Cop31: Five Takeaways From The Pacific Islands Forum

"A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials" "China, the climate crisis and security concerns dominated the agenda as Pacific leaders...

Taiwan pledges US$3m to Pacific Resilience Facility

Taiwan has pledged US$3 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), a regional climate and disaster fund, despite not being invited to last week's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders' Meeting, a diplomat said today. Michael Lin (林昭宏), head...

Acting PM reminds youths of their role in our democracy

Solomon Islands today joined the rest of the world in celebrating the annual International Day of Democracy. This year’s celebration, held at the FOPA Village in East Honiara, carried the theme “Youth Voices, United Choices: Youth in Democratic...

Steady progress on Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) is pleased to announce steady progress on the construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands...

PNG community in SI celebrates 50 Years of Independence

By Lachlan Eddie The Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Association (PNGSIA) celebrated PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary today at the Golf Club in Honiara. The celebration began with a dawn service and flag-raising ceremony at the PNG High...

Pacific Leaders witness Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Celebrations

Pacific Island leaders gathered at Independence Hill this morning to witness the flag-raising ceremony for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day. The event was attended by a number of regional heads of state and government, including: Mark...

Pacific Leaders back Australia’s bid to host COP31

Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders have reaffirmed their united support for Australia’s bid to host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) in 2026, declaring it a historic opportunity to elevate the Pacific voice in global...

Prime Minister Manele participates in U.S.–Pacific Islands roundtable discussion

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today met with U.S. officials and Pacific Leaders at the U.S Pacific Islands Forum Roundtable in Port Moresby. In his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, the Prime Minister engaged with Deputy...

Western reactions to Solomon Islands' pilot of China's 'Fengqiao Experience' reveal geopolitical anxiety

Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The recent pilot of China's "Fengqiao Experience" in the Solomon Islands has sparked significant attention from Western media. Chinese police advisers and local authorities have reportedly started to introduce this...