Solomon Islands take win with roaring home crowd, Papua New Guinea win

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - Opening day of the FIBA Melanesian Cup concluded with an unforgettable showdown as hosts Solomon Islands secured a historic 70–67 victory over Fiji - their first-ever win against the Pacific basketball powerhouse. A...

PNG host women leaders for pacific women leaders in Tennis workshop

Eleven women from across the Pacific have arrived in Papua New Guinea for the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis initiative. Delivered by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program in partnership with Tennis Australia, the program supports...

Solomon Islands Central province and Hubei province of China strengthen ties

BY NED GAGAHE The Central Islands Provincial Government has taken a major step toward strengthening international cooperation by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hubei Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The signing ceremony...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

PNG, New Caledonia secure wins with strong defense on day 2

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - Papua New Guinea battled it out against Fiji in their second game of the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup. After a tough and physical first half, with the reigning Pacific Games Champions on top, the PNG boys switched to a...

Overtime thriller for PNG, Fiji claim first victory

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia battled it out in the first game of day two. With PNG in the lead at the end of the third quarter, New Caledonia dug deep and made a comeback, forcing PNG to go into overtime with four...

PNG to Host Historic 2025 MSG Prime Ministers Cup

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the nation will host the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Ministers’ Football Tournament, reaffirming the country’s commitment to promoting Melanesian unity through sport....

SI duo steer Rewa to end 15yr IDC title drought

Solomon Islands duo John Orobulu and James Do’oro have helped Fiji’s Rewa FC secure the FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC) 2025 title, a trophy the club last lifted 15 years ago. The win marks the pair’s second silverware with Rewa this season,...

Solomon Islands Women to Rise on Home Court

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - For Solomon Islands Women’s Player Ruth Slade, basketball has always been more than a game - it is a way to express her pride in her country, and a foundation for future change. As the Solomon Islands prepare to host...

Solomon Islands Team Embodies Island Spirit and Determination

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - As host nation of the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup, the Solomon Islands Men’s team are ready to turn their passion into points on the scoreboard and a performance that will make their nation proud. With the roar of home...

Premier Veo faces questions on sports and land redistribution

Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo faced a round of tough questions from Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during its second sitting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as key issues surrounding sports development and land...

Basketball teams present their itatau to minister

THE Fiji Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams presented their itatau to the Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru, recently before their departure for the Oceania Melanesian Cup in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The event took place at the Vodafone...

Tributes pour in for 'kind' Northumberland teacher and rock art expert following death at 93

Kristy Dawson Multi-Media Journalist 00:56, 07 Oct 2025 Stan Beckensall(Image: Chronicle Live ) Tributes have poured in for a former teacher and international rock art expert who has died at the age of 93. Stan Beckensall, who lived in Hexham,...

Tennis and extreme heat: Why the ATP's lack of heat rule came under fire at Shanghai Masters

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the ATP Tour came under fire over its extreme heat policy, the women’s top two continued their...

Djuric, Solomon Islands' FM sign agreement on mutual abolition of visas

NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Friday in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, Peter Shanel Agovaka, with whom he signed an inter-governmental agreement on mutual abolition of visas for...

Outrage as Solomon Islands government orders vetting of stories on national broadcaster

The Solomon Islands’ government has prompted outrage by ordering the censorship of the national broadcaster, forbidding it from publishing material critical of the government, which will vet all stories before broadcast. On Monday the government...

Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia start off strong

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - The FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup 2025 tipped off at Friendship Hall in Honiara, Solomon Islands, with Papua New Guinea setting the tone early in the tournament after an emphatic 82–36 victory over Vanuatu. Both teams...

PM Manele Congratulates Solomon Islands Kurukuru

New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele congratulated the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their commanding 7–0 victory over Tuvalu in their final match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 at Vodafone Arena in...

Kate Middleton's magical Disney 'Princess-core' moments! From Windsor to the red carpet the Princess of Wales brings fairytales to life

By ELIZA SCARBOROUGH Published: 02:17 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 03:14 EDT, 14 October 2025 From university to a Windsor wedding watched by the world, the Princess of Wales has lived out a love story that feels straight from a Disney...

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...