The mascot of the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games, Solo, was met by media delegates from across the region in Honiara.

A Safe and Green Games Strategic Action Plan has been discussed at the top level as Honaira in the Solomon Islands prepares to host the 17^th Pacific Games next year.

The Games Organising Committee (GOC) has congratulated the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) on becoming an officially recognised member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) prior to the country's staging of the 2023 Pacific Games.

Qatar could assist the Solomon Islands in the hosting of next year's Pacific Games, following a meeting of the countries' Foreign Ministers in New York.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken highly of the nation's ties with the Solomon Islands, with the countries working together to deliver infrastructure and prepare for events such as the 2023 Pacific Games.

Indonesia's Foreign Minister has taken part in a handover ceremony at the Friendship Hall, a multi-purpose sports venue funded by Indonesia and built for the Pacific Games.

Solomon Islands politicians have voted to delay national elections until 2024, after the Pacific Games.

The Australian Federal Government has donated AUD17 million (£10 million/$12.1 million/€11.8 million) to support the staging of the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games.

Solomon Islands has named its largest-ever Commonwealth Games team for Birmingham 2022.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is planning to defer the country's general election until after it hosts the Pacific Games in 2023 - a move critics have slammed as undemocratic.

Pacific Games host Solomon Islands will fully reopen its border to international travellers on July 1.

A sea turtle has been chosen as the mascot for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.

Pacific Island athletes are set to receive support from the Australian Government in their preparations for the Commonwealth Games in English city Birmingham.

United States officials will visit the Solomon Islands this week amid concern over a security pact with China, which is expected to be discussed.