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Tourism Task Force Endorses Support for Tourism Sector
Solomon Islands Government
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September 27, 2024
Tourism Task Force Endorses Support for Tourism Sector HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (September 27, 2024) — The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in partnership with the Government of the Solomon Islands is moving forward with efforts to develop...
Tuvalu hosts Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 5, 2024
3 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Government and the people of Tuvalu have embraced the opportunity to host the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) at the Rt. Hon. Dr Sir Tomasi Puapua Convention Centre (TPCC), Funafuti, from 5 – 9 August...
Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...
SIG Emphasizes International Support as Crucial for LDCs and SDG Implementation
Solomon Islands Government
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July 25, 2024
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) urged the international community that tailored support is key for achieving SDGs, and in particular nations graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. Presenting the country’s statement at the...
Navakacoa women and youth join efforts to rehabilitate mangroves
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 13, 2024
Navakacoa village is located on the northeastern coastline of Taveuni island, and its community is dependent on fish and marine resources for subsistence and livelihoods. However, over the years, the people of Navakacoa have been experiencing a...
Kiribati’s lead-acid battery recycling system highlighted at Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 7, 2024
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - A commercial operation to recycle used lead-acid batteries in Kiribati, where 7000 tonnes of toxic waste has been removed from the island over a twenty year period, could be replicated and used in other Pacific...
How the Kingdom of Tonga is dealing with the scourge of End of Life Vehicles
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 7, 2024
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The mountain of End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) is an imposing challenge for the Kingdom of Tonga. Statistics show that the main island of Tongatapu has accumulated more than 30,000 ELVs over the years – and with more...
Second Phase of Community Benefit Sharing Project Launches for Tina Catchment Communities
Solomon Islands Government
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October 3, 2024
Second Phase of Community Benefit Sharing Project Launches for Tina Catchment Communities 3 October 2024, Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) have launched phase 2 of the Community Benefit...
The Australian and New Zealand Governments handover new classrooms to Lambi Community High School
Solomon Islands Government
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October 1, 2024
The Australian and New Zealand Governments handover new classrooms to Lambi Community High School Honiara, Solomon Islands [27 September 2024] – Taking a step toward enhancing education infrastructure in Solomon Islands, Lambi Community High...
MAL Plant Doctors continues rollout of PHC activities.
Solomon Islands Government
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October 2, 2024
MAL Plant Doctors continues rollout of PHC activities. Farmers in the Solomon Islands will soon be able to have access to frequent plant health clinic programs where they can take sick (infected) plants (crops and vegetables) to, for diagnosis and...
Participatory Planning Workshop Empowers Communities in Russel Islands
Solomon Islands Government
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October 8, 2024
Participatory Planning Workshop Empowers Communities in Russel Islands Pavuvu 1 October, 2024 – Citizen participation is essential for local development, but it is often missed from the planning process in Solomon Islands. However, the Provincial...
OAG and SINSO ACKNOWLEDGE WORLD BANK AND WELCOME JOINT COLLABOARATION ON CAPSA PROJECT
Solomon Islands Government
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October 4, 2024
OAG and SINSO ACKNOWLEDGE WORLD BANK AND WELCOME JOINT COLLABOARATION ON CAPSA PROJECT Acting Government Statistician Samson Kanamoli. The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office together with the Auditor General’s Office acknowledged the...
Transformer les déchets en énergie – une autre voie vers l’économie circulaire
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 9, 2024
2 octobre 2024, Port Vila – Les dispositifs existants de transformation des déchets en énergie et la manière dont cela peut contribuer à une économie circulaire ont été discutées lors de l’atelier régional sur l’économie circulaire qui s’est tenu...
Foreign Minister Agovaka delivers National Statement- UN General Assembly
Solomon Islands Government
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September 28, 2024
Foreign Minister Agovaka delivers National Statement- UN General Assembly Head of Solomon Islands delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka delivered...
AGRIBUSINESS PRODUCERS IN MALAITA PROVINCE HAILED
Solomon Islands Government
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October 2, 2024
AGRIBUSINESS PRODUCERS IN MALAITA PROVINCE HAILED A joint mission team from the World Bank and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have commended Agribusiness Producers Organizations (ABPOs) approved under the Solomon Islands Agriculture and...
Agovaka: Paris Agreement, a failure.
Solomon Islands Government
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September 28, 2024
Agovaka: Paris Agreement, a failure. Solomon Islands believes, the Paris Agreement is failing humanity and so the world needs a stronger legally binding framework on Climate Change. The Paris Agreement is an international treaty on Climate Change...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka signed and ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon
Solomon Islands Government
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September 26, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka signed and ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon Solomon Islands signed and ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. at the margins of...
Ministry of Public Service held its 2024 Semi-Annual Public Service Governance Forum
Solomon Islands Government
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September 20, 2024
Ministry of Public Service held its 2024 Semi-Annual Public Service Governance Forum Honiara, Solomon Islands – 19th September 2024: The Ministry of Public Service successfully hosted the Public Service Governance Forum at the SSEC Conference Hall...
A male teacher was arrested for having sexual intercourse with his 6-year-old stepdaughter in Makira/Ulawa province
Solomon Islands Government
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October 2, 2024
A male teacher was arrested for having sexual intercourse with his 6-year-old stepdaughter in Makira/Ulawa province Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested a male teacher in his 40s for having sexual intercourse...
High level delegation tour EOD Operations Render Safe 2024 in Western Province
Solomon Islands Government
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September 16, 2024
High level delegation tour EOD Operations Render Safe 2024 in Western Province A high-level delegation visited the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) in East Honiara and later flew to Munda in...