Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes

The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded on Tuesday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region. The Ministers Forum, held from 25–26 August 2025, brought together Ministers and senior representatives from American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji,…

Classroom burnt down, students devastated

A primary school along the Taeloa river in West Fataleka, Malaita Province, was completely destroyed by fire last month, leaving students, teachers, and parents devastated. The school, which catered for children from pre-school up to grade six, had been the main education provider for surrounding communities. Its destruction has created a major setback for the…

 Battle for World Cup Spots

The stage is set at the National Stadium  as four teams battle for a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar, with the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 now at the semi-final stage. Oceania has three qualification spots, and three of the four semi-finalists are aiming for back-to-back qualifications after last…

Mara Sparrows crowned East Vella Cup champ

Mara Sparrows have secured the 2025 East Vella Cup title after thrashing Deep Deep Blue FC 4-0 in a thrilling grand final on Monday in Southeast Vella Constituency. The Sparrows displayed class and dominance throughout the encounter, controlling possession and converting their chances to seal the well-deserved victory. In the losers’ final, Eleoteve Honerts outplayed…