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Australian award helps build Toaki’s legal career
Solomon Star
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July 10, 2025
With his world-class Australian tertiary degree in law and a deep commitment to national development, Australia Awards alumnus George Junior Toaki is working to create a stronger and more accountable Solomon Islands. Mr Toaki, a 2024 Australia...
SI delegation returns from successful mission to Australia
The Islandsun
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July 10, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) and Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) have recently returned from a successful official mission to...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Fiji honour for Tongan king
Islands Business
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July 9, 2025
THE Solomon Islands has marked the 47th anniversary of regaining independence from Great Britain. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele reminded guests at celebrations in Honiara of the country’s motto – To Lead Is to Serve. “They are a national...
Youths urged to rise as nation-builders
Solomon Star
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July 9, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has encouraged the youth population of Solomon Islands to study hard, dream big, and lead with integrity. He delivered the powerful message during the celebration of the country’s 47th year of independence on...
Trip to strengthen correctional and parole systems
Solomon Star
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July 9, 2025
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) recently participated in a number of key engagements in Australia aimed at...
Manele appeals for unity, faith
Solomon Star
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July 9, 2025
At a time when global tensions and local uncertainties weigh heavily on national consciousness, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele used the 47th Independence address to bring the Solomon Islands back to its spiritual and moral centre-grounded in...
Trade Fair 2025 officially closes with praise and optimism
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The 2025 National Trade Fair, held under the theme “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding Our Happy Isles,” officially came to a close on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Chairman of the Organizing Committee Moses Waririu expressed deep...
Lofung outpost handover at Western Border
Solomon Star
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July 9, 2025
LOFUNG, WESTERN PROVINCE — The Solomon Islands Government, in partnership with Australia, has taken a significant step forward in strengthening national border security with the official handover of the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
WPG celebrates country’s 47th Independence Day
The Islandsun
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July 9, 2025
BY BEN BILUA Gizo Western Provincial Government (WPG) has joined the nation in commemorating Solomon Islands’ 47th Independence Day with a low-key but meaningful celebration held at the provincial headquarters in Gizo. The event brought together...
Trade fair part of national development strategy
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The 2025 Trade Fair directly aligns with the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) Policy Statement 2.16. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Wasi made the statement whilst delivering a...
Collaboration is key to progress: Zebo
The Islandsun
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July 9, 2025
BY BEN BILUA Gizo The Minister of Education for the Western Provincial Assembly, Hon. Gordon Zebo, has emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving meaningful progress for Western Province and Solomon Islands as a whole....
NEP & apprenticeship policy under review
The Islandsun
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July 10, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is currently reviewing the National Employment Policy (NEP) 2023-2027 and the apprenticeship policy. MICILI Permanent Secretary, (PS) Riley Mesepitu speaking at...
Tapuika wins PIF leaders summit logo competition
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX Philip Tapuika, 51, from Rennell and Bellona Province has been announced as the winner of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit Logo Competition, earning a prize of $10,000 for his design. The announcement was made by the...
As the sea recedes, Pacific nations turn to ancestral knowledge to withstand climate change
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
In Liliana, a coastal village in the Solomon Islands, the sea swallowed three rows of graves. More than 200 ancestors now lie beneath rising tides. For years, community members watched the shoreline retreat, waiting for help that never came. When...
UN CEDAW Committee Publishes Findings On Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino and More
Scoop
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Geneva, 7 July 2025 The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Tuvalu, after reviewing...
Eat Pacific Cookbook wins Global Award
Samoa News
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July 9, 2025
LISBON, Portugal — In a celebration of Pacific food, identity, and culture, the Pacific Island Food Revolution cookbook, Eat Pacific, has been awarded the Best South Pacific Book in the World 2024 at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards...
Movers & Shakers: Victoria’s childcare system reviewers, Jones to the OECD
The Mandarin
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July 10, 2025
DCCEEW secretary revealed, DAFF secretary takes IPAA ACT presidency, NSW appoints Safe Work commissioner, latest ambassadors get postings. Senior Executive Service Band 2 The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has...
SI ranked 59th in global teenage pregnancy index
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 59th out of over 160 countries in the latest Global Teenage Pregnancy Index, raising concerns over the continuing trend of early pregnancies among adolescent girls in the country. According to the latest global...