18 Nov 2023

The 17th Pacific Games in Solomon Islands kicks off

From , 6:04 am on 18 November 2023
Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare thanks all donor partners without whom these games would not have been possible. 19 November 2023.

Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare thanks all donor partners without whom these games would not have been possible. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Junior Maealasia

The biggest international event to ever be hosted in Solomon Islands is kicking off. 

Twenty-four Pacific countries and territories including Australia and New Zealand have athletes competing over the next two weeks in Honiara.

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins speaks with Eleisha Foon.