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Western province MPA Freedom calls for unifying Solomon Islands
BY BEN BILUA Gizo MEMBER of Provincial Assembly for Ward 10 in Western Province has called for the ‘unifying of Solomon Islands’. He made the statement referencing the situation where citizens tarnish other people and their provinces. In his...
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Decades after WWII, Solomon Islands battle hidden bombs
Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip was ploughing his soil by hand when he heard an unusual clunk - one of the countless unexploded bombs still scattered across the small Pacific nation decades after World War II. Japanese and Allied forces waged a...
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Calls for clarity over China’s shipment of ‘replica guns’ to Solomon Islands after Honiara riots
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Pacific News Service
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A surreal controversy has erupted in Solomon Islands after the Chinese Embassy allegedly shipped several crates holding replica firearms into the capital Honiara, just months after the city was shaken by violent riots. Last week, local media in...
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Solomon Islands Central province and Hubei province of China strengthen ties
BY NED GAGAHE The Central Islands Provincial Government has taken a major step toward strengthening international cooperation by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hubei Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The signing ceremony...
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'Backyard Fireworks' Of WWII Bombs Still Litter Solomon Islands
Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip was ploughing his soil by hand when he heard an unusual clunk -- one of the countless unexploded bombs still scattered across the small Pacific nation decades after World War II. Japanese and Allied forces waged a...
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PNG to Host Historic 2025 MSG Prime Ministers Cup
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the nation will host the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Ministers’ Football Tournament, reaffirming the country’s commitment to promoting Melanesian unity through sport....
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Teachers and their unions use innovative and empowering approaches to ensure the right to education for girls in all their diversity
On the International Day of the Girl Child and every day, educators around the world are fully committed to advancing girls’ rights through education. “Access to quality education for girls in all their diversity is a fundamental right and an...
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Steady progress on Honiara Aviation Complex Building
Construction of the Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with support from the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project...
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World War II Era Weapons Still Threatening Lives and Development in the Solomon Islands
Active Citizens, Armed Conflicts, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Education, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Peace, TerraViva United Nations Active Citizens HALO coordinating with the Royal Solomon Islands...
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Solomon Islands Women to Rise on Home Court
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FIBA Basketball
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HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - For Solomon Islands Women’s Player Ruth Slade, basketball has always been more than a game - it is a way to express her pride in her country, and a foundation for future change. As the Solomon Islands prepare to host...
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Illegal beche-de-mer trading at PNG-SI border
An alleged illegal cross-border trade of beche-de-mer between Bougainville and the Western Province has raised serious concern among authorities and local communities in the border region. Reports reaching the Solomon Star revealed that within two...
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Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda
ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances. The latest earthquake in Paris is the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, just 27 days after he was appointed by...
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Poana women’s saving group donates to community
BY MORRIS NAFU Poana Women’s Savings Club of Pusiju community in Southeast Vella la Vella, Western province donated $10,000-worth equipment to the community. The handover ceremony was held on Sunday, October 12, 2025 and was witnessed by community...
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Solomon Islands pushes UN to back Pacific-led peace and resilience agenda
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Pacific News Service
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) last week that the world is entering “a moment of profound uncertainty,” warning against militarisation, rising inequality, and...
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An inspiring and engaging ocean: stories of arts, culture and science
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Pacific Community (SPC)
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The Pacific Islands Ocean Conference panel “An engaging and inspiring ocean, the ocean in us” highlighted how the ocean is a source of inspiration, identity, and knowledge for Pacific peoples, shaping their art, culture, and science. Through...
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Solomon Islands strengthens bilateral ties with Indonesia
BY LORETTA B MANELE Solomon Islands is strengthening its bilateral ties with Indonesia. According to a press statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), Acting Prime Minister, Bradley Tovosia received a courtesy call last...
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Solomon Islands exports to China hit $2.3 billion in six years
BY NED GAGAHE China has emerged as Solomon Islands’ largest trading partner, with two-way trade surging past US$3.5 billion in just six years since diplomatic ties between the two countries were formalised in 2019. The major milestone was...
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Glimpse of domestic violence in Solomon Islands
Dear Editor – As a young student who is really passionate about the well being of other people, I would like to convey my personal concern and the approach towards the alarming rate of domestic violence within our country which is on the rise....
Owner: Catherine Lamani