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Opposition backs Solomon Islands joining Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
The Islandsun
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August 18, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Leader of the Opposition, Matthew Wale has expressed his support for Solomon Islands’ to participate in the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (PIPA), describing the move as an important step for regional parliamentary...
Solomon Islands bars China and Taiwan from top Pacific summit
TerraDaily
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Solomon Islands bars China and Taiwan from top Pacific summit by AFP Staff Writers Wellington (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Pacific nation Solomon Islands has said it would exclude non-member nations from a key regional summit in September, a group that...
Environmental assessment on GRML operations conducted
Solomon Star
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August 18, 2025
The Ministries of Mines and Energy (MMERE) and Environment (MECDM) are jointly undertaking an independent environmental assessment of Gold Ridge Mining Limited’s (GRML) operations in Central Guadalcanal. The assessment focuses on: Spill-over...
Pacific Resilience Facility set for leaders signing in Honiara
Pacific News Service
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By Sanjeshni Kumar The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is poised to become the region’s first Pacific-owned and led international financial institution, with Forum Leaders set to sign its establishing treaty at their meeting in Honiara, Solomon...
19 Honiara schools get computer labs
Solomon Star
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August 17, 2025
Nineteen (19) schools across Honiara have received new computer laboratories funded by Australia and New Zealand, helping to bridge the digital divide and ensuring that students and teachers have improved access to technologies for learning. These...
Solomon Islands’ external relations amid great power competition
The Pacific Island Times
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August 14, 2025
The China Police Liaison Team conducted a program in Malaita Province in March 2025. Photo courtesy of Facebook/Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands By Derek Futaiasi and Denghua Zhang Honiara--The rise of China in the Pacific region has brought...
Malaita’s big day commemorated in Honiara
Solomon Star
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August 16, 2025
Malaitans based in Honiara gathered at DC Park, Malango Ward on Friday to commemorate the 42nd Appointed Day Anniversary. The three-day event commenced on Thursday and concluded on Saturday based on the theme; “Guided by Faith, Rooted in Culture,...
Solomon Islands to host 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference
Pacific Community (SPC)
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The press release was originally published on the Solomon Islands Government website. The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), is proud to announce that it will host the 9th Pacific...
Prime Minister Manele: Goldridge Expansion Marks a New Era for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 13, 2025
Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands is entering a new era of economic opportunity as the Gold ridge Mine Processing Plant Expansion Project promises to deliver significant benefits for the nation’s economy,...
Youth entrepreneur council secures funding from MAL
The Islandsun
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August 18, 2025
BY MORRIS NAFU The Youth Entrepreneur Council of Solomon Islands (YECSI) has received approval from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), marking a significant advancement in youth...
Solomon Islands ready to host 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Pacific News Service
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that preparations are well underway for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), which will be held in Honiara in September 2025. The official logo and theme for the...
Solomon Islands pushes for more scholarships and youth opportunities with New Zealand
The Islandsun
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August 11, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE The Solomon Islands government is advocating for increased educational scholarships and expanded youth employment opportunities with New Zealand, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced during a recent press conference. Following...
PNG and Pacific unite on environmental, climate matters
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea and the Pacific islands will stand united on environment protection, climate change, sustainable fisheries, marine and resources development for the benefit of everyone, says Section PNG general-secretary Gabriel Dusava. Dusava...
Climate crisis driving rise in dengue fever outbreaks across Pacific
Samoa News
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August 13, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As dengue fever infections hit their highest level in a decade and several countries declare emergencies, the climate crisis is driving a sharp rise in dengue fever cases across the Pacific islands, experts say. Pacific...
Pacific communities celebrate World Court’s Advisory Opinion on climate change
Global Voices
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August 15, 2025
Climate justice advocates welcome the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice. Photo from the Facebook post of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, used with permission. The International Court of Justice (ICJ),...
Solomon Islands reported to restrict meeting to members amid dispute over Taiwan's participation; expert slams DPP, external forces for manipulation
Global Times
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In Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, boats dock at sea on November 24, 2018. Photo: VCG Solomon Islands could try to defuse a potentially explosive stoush over participation of island of Taiwan in a key regional meeting next month by...
Climate change sparks dengue rise
Islands Business
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August 13, 2025
NEW CALEDONIA’S main independence coalition, the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS), has formally rejected the Bougival Accord, a draft agreement signed last month in France proposing a new political statute for the French...
Aust, NZ support timber sector
Solomon Star
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August 18, 2025
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the...
As climate change burdens grow, community mental health alarm bells ring
Mongabay
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August 14, 2025
People worldwide are struggling emotionally with the relentless escalation of the climate crisis, and reports show that climate change-related threats to mental health and well-being are increasing. But this story goes beyond statistics to look at...
PM Manele voices strong support for Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly values
The Islandsun
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August 18, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has voiced strong support for the principles and values outlined in the statutes of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (PIPA), describing them as noble and aligned with the shared aspirations of...