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Student raises concern over increased logging in Makira-Ulawa
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX A student of Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has raised concerns on increasing logging in Makira-Ulawa province. Jack Waito, who hails from East Makira, highlights the devastating environmental, cultural, and social costs...
ACoM Gathers for Historic Symposium to Chart Future Mission Direction
Anglican Ink - Florida
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June 27, 2025
The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) has convened a pivotal symposium aimed at collectively discussing and setting the new direction for its mission in the coming years. The Most Reverend Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of Melanesia, delivered a...
University Vice Chancellor would like to see his students work recognised by international universities.
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 25, 2025
The Vice Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University would like to see his students work recognised by international universities. Dr Transform Aqorau, who oversees the education of about 5000 students in Honiara, expressed his desire in...
Principal conference commences
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA A conference for school principals from across the country commenced at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) yesterday. Education leaders came together under the theme “Creating a better future for our children in...
Females in maritime champion change, face challenges
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX While female seafarers are championing positive change in the maritime industry, they are also facing challenges. Tonian Robert, student and seafarers’ representative spoke about this at the International Day of Seafarers event held...
PM meets students, professionals in Suva
Solomon Star
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June 24, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele early this week on Sunday met with Solomon Islands students and professionals living in Suva during a gathering at the AusAid Building, University of the South Pacific (USP). The event brought together Solomon...
China irks NZ as its influence spreads in the South Pacific
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...
World News | China Irks NZ as Its Influence Spreads in the South Pacific
Latestly
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...
SURGEON WARNS
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
About eight people die daily in the Solomons as a result of the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) related sickness. The alarming statistics was issued by one of the country’s top surgeon Dr Chester Kuma in an interview with...
Soft launch of SI High Commission Chancery in Suva
Solomon Star
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June 25, 2025
A soft launch of the Solomon Islands High Commission Chancery in Suva, Fiji was held on Tuesday symbolising a significant step towards further consolidating and deepening existing relations between Solomon Islands and Fiji. The ceremony took place...
New marine reserve planned for western Pacific
Samoa News
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June 24, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are teaming up on an ambitious plan to create a massive marine reserve covering six million square kilometers of ocean. It's called the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, and if it...
Pineapple farmer raises concern over poor roads
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Elvis Butoa Jr from Gheghede village in East Central Guadalcanal is a pineapple farmer who sells his pineapples at the Honiara Central Market. The business has allowed Butoa to support his family and community. Life’s good. But...
The 19th Senior Management Strategic Planning Conference for CSSI is Underway
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 18, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands — The Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services is proud to announce the official opening of the 19th Senior Managers’ Strategic Planning Conference for the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands...
Migrants to Aus send billions of dollars home
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 3, 2025
Australia’s migration boom helped drive a record $38.2 billion in money sent in overseas remittances last year, including $7.3 billion to India and $5.35 billion to China, according to new analysis. The two countries received nearly one third of...
Excitement builds, Fair day 3 gets underway
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE The National Trade Fair 2025 enters its third day today, Friday, July 4, 2025 which is expected to draw large crowds to the FOPA Village. Today’s program will commence with a float parade from the Multi-purpose Car Park and...
USD3M ‘School Meal Nutrition Project’
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
A new multi-million-dollar school meal nutrition project has been officially launched to improve student health and strengthen local agriculture in Western Province and Isabel. Funded by the Government of Japan through UNICEF, the $3 million USD...
Kogala Tribal Rangers conducted baseline biodiversity assessment
The Islandsun
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June 18, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Kogala Tribal Rangers, with Solomon Islands Rangers Association support, recently carried out a two-day comprehensive baseline biodiversity assessment in the Kogala Tribe Forest Conservation area in Makaruka Village,...
PM opens 2025 annual national trade fair
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has officially opened the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair at the FOPA Panatina, SINU campus on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This year’s annual National Trade Fair was hosted by the Ministry of Commerce,...
Communities Urged to Engage in Consultations on Proposed Mining Law
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 17, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Monday, 16 June 2025 – Community leaders and civil society organisations are urging citizens across Solomon Islands to participate in public consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025, which is currently before...
Talk Is Free Theatre unveils 'ambitious' lineup for 2025-26 season
Barrie Today
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June 17, 2025
NEWS RELEASE TALK IS FREE THEATRE ************************* Today, Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) artistic producer Arkady Spivak revealed the Barrie-based company’s 23rd and possibly most ambitious season — with full lineups in Barrie, in Toronto,...