The 2023 Solomon Islands Pacific Games netball tournament will contribute to the world netball rankings; technical delegate for netball from the world body Nicola Jones visited Honiara to assess the Games facilities

Prime Minister James Marape returned from Tokyo, Japan, where he attended the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting and bilateral meetings with the Japanese PM

The 'Women of Influence' series of publications, featuring four top women who have made significant contributions to public service and national development in Solomon Islands, was launched by Minister for Public Service

Solomon Islands Premier Jeremiah Manele visited Australia on his first overseas trip and discussed security and policing with his Australian counterpart

Women's political representation in the country remains low despite legislation requiring parties to include 10% female candidates; there are loopholes that limit the impact and only four of the 13 parties have reached the threshold