Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission is currently evaluating the Islanders’ Marriage and Divorce Act, specifically considering raising the legal marriage age from 15 to 18 years. A report from a coalition of charities in the Solomon Islands, known as Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Agenstims Pikinini, revealed that one in five…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has become a battleground in the global fight against climate change, as the Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, and Solomon Islands presented impassioned arguments urging the Court to recognise the legal obligations of States in addressing the climate crisis. Representing some of…
by Jake Sanders, Editor Update: Malaysian Immigration to Deport Serey Sam Back to Denmark In a significant turn of events, Malaysian immigration authorities have decided to deport Serey Sam, a prominent Cambodian activist, back to Denmark. This decision follows his detention on December 4, 2024, while attempting to enter Malaysia on a Danish refugee document….
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Voters have until 5pm today (03 December) to register to vote in the Snap Election on 14 January 2025, including the by-election for the Northern Ward Constituency of the Port Vila City Council (PVCC). Citizens who have recently turned 18, those who are 18 but have not yet registered, and…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor A policing expert in the Pacific says that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of governments and organisations in safeguarding their assets has never been more critical. To address this, a security awareness training programme is being implemented to develop an information security mindset within the Pacific police…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer President William Lai arrived in the Marshall Islands today, following his visit to Hawaii as part of his Pacific tour. The Marshall Islands is one of the last 12 nations to officially recognize Taiwan. Upon his arrival in the capital, Majuro, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine warmly welcomed Lai, who…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Vanuatu’s caretaker Foreign Minister Matai Seremaiah has stated that regional labor mobility programs are affecting the local kava industry. He noted that the influx of Ni-Vanuatu workers taking seasonal jobs abroad has diminished the local workforce available for kava farming. “Farmers need assurance of a market to encourage planting,” he…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a significant demonstration of military collaboration, China and Russia have successfully completed a joint aerial patrol in the Pacific region. This operation, which took place in early October 2023, underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations amidst a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions and evolving security dynamics…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer US President-elect Donald Trump is “not safe,” Russian President Vladimir Putin believes. The Russian president made the remarks on Thursday at a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, following a two-day Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit. Putin said he was astonished by the way the US election campaign had unfolded, citing the “absolutely…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Nicole Moreau, president of the small and medium business federation (CPME-NC), has issued a warning about a “monumental social crisis” approaching in New Caledonia. She stated that the aftermath of the riots earlier this year has created not only human and economic issues but also social challenges. “Nine hundred businesses…