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Philippines envoy vows to address agreements
Solomon Star
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June 19, 2025
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Thomas Auxilian has assured the Acting Prime Minister that he would work to ensure that the memorandum of understanding with Solomon Islands on...
Judiciary plays pivotal role in sustainable development
The Islandsun
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June 19, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Judiciaries have and will continue to play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of legislative and institutional regimes for sustainable development. Chief Justice of Solomon Islands, Sir Albert R. Palmer voiced...
MEHRD commits to strengthen school leadership
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Tozen Leokana says government has recognized the need to strengthen school leadership. Speaking at the national Principal Conference yesterday, he assured that the...
AIRPORT EXTENSION COULD BE BUILT FOR HALF THE COST
Solomon Star
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June 24, 2025
IT has emerged that the proposed extension of the Honiara International Airport, formerly Henderson International Airport, could be built for half the price if the project is put on public tender. The proposed project would see an additional 800...
Pro-independence advocates urge Melanesian Spearhead Group to elevate ULMWP membership
RNZ
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June 18, 2025
Indigenous Papuans at a rallying in Merauke, West Papua. Photo: Facebook / Sa Papua Two international organisations are leading a call for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to elevate the membership status of the United Liberation Movement for...
AN INTERVIEW WITH PROF TRANSFORM AQORAU
Solomon Star
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June 29, 2025
THIS INTERVIEW IS BASED ON A RECENT VISIT BY SINU VICE CHANCELLOR TO CHINA Our interview takes the Question & Answer format. Solomon Star: Were you surprised at (a) what you saw; (b) has it changed any pre-conceived idea(s) you might have held of...
Chasing dreams beyond the classroom
The Islandsun
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July 1, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX Every human being carries a dream – some begin to shape theirs during high school. Whether it’s obtaining a higher qualification, securing a high-paying job, owning a vehicle, finding a life partner or achieving financial freedom...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...
62 Companies Sign PSA Contracts With SIG/MRD To Supply Materials To Constituencies
Scoop
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Permanent Secretary of MRD, John Niroa Misite’e, and MRD Deputy Secretary Technical (Supervising), George Balairamo, third from left together with senior representatives from Y-Sato Marine company during a signing ceremony at the MRD....
Pacific Islands need to boost women in jobs: World Bank
Taipei Times
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June 17, 2025
Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report yesterday, adding that closing the gender gap could boost economic growth. The World Bank...
Principal expresses concern over principals’ conference
Solomon Star
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June 24, 2025
The Principal of Voza Community High School (CHS) in South Choiseul Cleston Kule Ngalavole has raised concerns in the upcoming Principals’ Conference, scheduled for Wednesday to Friday – 25th–27th June 2025 in Honiara. Mr. Ngalavole stated that...
AVI and SI Rangers partnership robust
The Islandsun
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June 18, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The partnership between Australia Volunteer International (AVI) and Solomon Islands Rangers Association is becoming increasingly robust. SI Rangers programme manager Eddie Huitarau said that the second phase of the Indigenous...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
PACIFIC JOURNOS MEET CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL, PRAISE CHINA
Solomon Star
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June 29, 2025
Beijing, China – SIX Pacific Islands journalists met with the Director of the Pacific Island Division, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry on Foreign Affairs, Gu Xinqiang in Beijing and exchanged views within...
Pacific Economic Update: Slowing Growth Highlights Need for More Inclusive Workforce
Odisha Diary
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June 17, 2025
HONIARA, June 17, 2025 — Economic growth is slowing across the Pacific as countries face weak global growth, natural hazards and climate related shocks. The World Bank’s flagship Pacific Economic Update, released today in Honiara, projects...
Slowing growth faces Pacific, need for more inclusive workforce highlighted
Solomon Star
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June 17, 2025
HONIARA — Economic growth is slowing across the Pacific as countries face weak global growth, natural hazards and climate related shocks. The World Bank’s flagship Pacific Economic Update, released on Tuesday in Honiara, projects regional growth...
As economic growth slows, Pacific Islands should boost women in jobs, says World Bank
WKZO - Michigan
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June 17, 2025
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost...
Chinese academic asks developing countries to debunk negative campaign against China
Radio Tamazuj
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June 24, 2025
A renowned Chinese professor at the African Communication Research Centre has appealed to developing countries to debunk Western propaganda and negative campaigns against China and its people’s culture. Prof. Zhang Yanqiu, Deputy Dean of the...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...