Forum Troika leaders meet in Brisbane

Brisbane, Australia – Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders convened their first in-person meeting of 2026 in Brisbane, Australia, reaffirming their shared commitment to Forum unity, regional solidarity, and collective leadership at a time of heightened global uncertainty. The meeting was attended by the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of…

Garavu tribe presents chupu to Chief Naezon in reconciliation ceremony

The Garavu tribe in Central Guadalcanal has presented six chupu to Paramount Chief Walton Naezon during a reconciliation ceremony held at Obo Obo village on Tuesday. The reconciliation follows an incident last Wednesday, 21 January, when Chief Naezon’s vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of…

SNMCL denies illegal mining at Kamaboe Camp

Solomon Nickel Mining Company Limited (SNMCL) has rejected allegations that it has commenced illegal mining operations at Kamaboe Camp in South Choiseul. Reports reaching the Solomon Star claimed that while SNMCL’s first approved project is the nickel mine within the Siruka tenement on the north coast of Choiseul, mining activities have allegedly begun at Kamaboe…