Pacific Media: NBC is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby this week, with a “Resilient Voices” focus on safer journalism and how Pacific broadcasters can collaborate on storytelling. Prime Minister Talks: New Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale heads to Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese on June 3, with security and economic development expected high on the agenda. Honiara Music Buzz: Tickets are now on sale for the Aelan Riddim festival show at Pacific Crown Hotel, with Pacific artists from PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu joining local acts for a big weekend lineup. Festival Build-Up: Organisers say the Aelan Riddim event is all about Pacific music, culture and unity, with Air Niugini backing travel for visiting performers. Sports at SINU: SINU’s Sports League 2026 soccer competition kicks off this Friday with matches starting Saturday at Kukum Campus, aiming for about 16 inter-faculty teams including male, female, overseas and staff squads. Grassroots Table Tennis: NSC’s “Ping for Fun” table tennis program in Honiara wrapped up after eight weeks, introducing many kids to the sport for the first time. SIFF x MSG Football: SIFF and MSG Secretariat launch an 18-month school football development program, using the game to support education, health, gender equality and youth empowerment. Athlete Leadership: SI Athletes Commission reps returned from the Oceania Athletes Forum in Auckland with lessons on athlete welfare, governance and regional cooperation. Regional Sports Development: SINIS also farewelled Australian strength and conditioning mentor Maria Podnar, crediting her year-long work for strengthening athlete prep systems and coaching capacity.