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First Indigenous-led marine reserve to span southwestern Pacific
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Under the protections afforded by the reserve to the six-million-square-kilometres of ocean and islands expanse, only sustainable economic activities “consistent with Indigenous values” will be permitted. According to the Wildlife Conservation...
Acting PM receives Philippines Ambassador to Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 18, 2025
Acting Prime Minister Hon. Fredrick Kologeto today received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Thomas Auxilian. The non-resident ambassador is based in...
International MSMEs day celebrated in Honiara
Solomon Star
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June 30, 2025
The International Day of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) was celebrated in Honiara on Friday at the Youth Hub Center. The first of its kind to be celebrated in the country, the event was attended by the Minister of Commerce, Industry,...
Education ministry prepares to host the National Principals’ conference
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 20, 2025
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is gearing up to host the 2025 Solomon Islands Principals’ Conference from 25 – 27 June at the Solomon Islands National University, Panatina Campus. With the theme “Creating a...
Principals’ conference underway in Honiara
Solomon Star
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June 26, 2025
More than 300 school leaders and education providers from all provinces across the country are in Honiara for a three days Solomon Islands Principal Conference 2025. The three days conference is being held under the theme “Creating a Better Future...
Building resilient education systems: Shifting from deficit-driven to strengths-based approaches to resilience
Pacific Community (SPC)
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In recent years, education systems around the globe have grappled with unprecedented disruptions, ranging from pandemics and natural disasters to climate change, political instability, wars, and migration. These challenges have exposed the...
Principals key to education reform: Leokana
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA School principals who gathered for the Principal Conference have been hailed as the “driving force” behind education reform in Solomon Islands. Addressing the education leaders at the opening of the conference yesterday,...
Technical support to address gender-based violence
Solomon Star
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June 25, 2025
In a major move to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and foster inclusive development, the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has signed a contract with Finnish Overseas Consultants (FinnOC) Ltd to deliver targeted technical support and...
Technical support and training to address Gender-Based Violence commences
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
In a major move to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and foster inclusive development, the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has signed a contract with Finnish Overseas Consultants (FinnOC) Ltd to deliver targeted technical support and...
Ties between women’s ministry and council strengthened
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger collaboration with the Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW). This renewed partnership was confirmed during an...
Walking together in wellness, where collective rights enable Indigenous Peoples to thrive
Croakey Health Media
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June 23, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: An emerging paradigm shift for First Nations people in Canada, reflecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), is supporting a transformational shift from a focus on healthcare and...
Australia supports SINU with IT equipment
Tavuli News
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July 10, 2025
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and Office of Research and Postgraduate studies (ORPS) has received a technology boost with the delivery of ten laptops, one desktop computer, four...
Trade – engine that powers development
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Wasi said Solomon Islands is a nation rich in culture, resources and talent. He expressed the above when he officially closed this year’s National Trade Fair (NTF) on...
A successful National Trade Fair concludes
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Solomon Islands 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (NTF) successfully came to an end yesterday, Thursday, July 10, 2025. This year’s theme is “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding our Happy Isles”. The fair is a revival of the...
Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First
EcoWatch
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June 16, 2025
The Melanesian Ocean Reserve, led by the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu governments with the Islands Knowledge Institute and Nia Tero. The Melanesian Ocean Reserve Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper,...
Calls to close gender gap in Pacific Island employment
Otago Daily 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 on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost economic growth. The World Bank...
Vanuatu leads charge for world’s largest Indigenous-led marine reserve at UN summit
Pacific Media Network
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Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister, Ralph Regenvanu, is urging Pacific nations to support a vast cross-border marine sanctuary that could cover over six million square kilometres. He hopes the Melanesian Ocean Reserve will be a model for other...
Workshop for National Action Plan on Coral Reef Conservation conducted in Isabel Province
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 10, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands – 3rd July 025 – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources...
Eased NZ travel rules welcomed
Samoa Observer
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Samoans are excited and optimistic about New Zealand’s new immigration changes, which allow Pacific Island citizens to be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa. The changes, which came into effect on 6 July 2025, have sparked positive responses...
WELSI delivers first women executive leadership program
Solomon Star
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July 10, 2025
The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) have successfully delivered its first Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program in Honiara last week. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon...