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.