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Safeguarding Melanesian fishing communities against climate threats
Pacific News Service
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Those who live on the islands and atolls of the southwestern Pacific Ocean are exposed to rising seas and severe storms like almost no one else on Earth, and yet only a fraction are insured against the growing threat of climate change-related...
Solomon Islands Students Graduate from Chinese Universities
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 4, 2025
Eight Solomon Islands students have recently graduated from various universities across China in June 2025. On Friday, 20th June, the Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Barrett Salato, attended the graduation...
Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 Grandly Opens
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 6, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Guizhou, China–(Newsfile Corp. – July 6, 2025) – On July 5, Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 officially opened in Guiyang under the theme “Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature – Global...
Solomon Islands boosts Maritime Safety with Enhanced Flag Early Warning System for people of Temotu Province
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
Small craft operators and travellers in Temotu province are set to significantly enhance the safety of their inter-island maritime travel with the installation of the Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for small crafts in Lata last week. This vital...
Historic First: SPBD Solomon Islands Businesswomen Awards
Tavuli News
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July 1, 2025
A groundbreaking milestone was achieved on the morning of Friday 27th June 2025, as SPBD Solomon Islands successfully hosted its first-ever Businesswomen of the Year Awards at St. Barnabas Cathedral Hall in Honiara. Organized by South Pacific...
PM Manele: Unity and Stability Key to a Stronger Nation
Tavuli News
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reminded Solomon Islanders of the value of unity and stability in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking during the 47th Independence Thanksgiving Service at St. Barnabas Cathedral today, the Prime...
Kiwa Empower Project launched in Solomon Islands
The Islandsun
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June 30, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The KIWA Empower project was recently launched in the Solomon Islands on June 24 in Honiara. Elmah Panisi, Live & Learn Environmental Education’s (LLEE) Solomon Islands Country Manager, stated that the event marks a significant...
Solomon Islands Media Professionals Gain Insightful Experience Of China’s Media, Culture, And Mesmeric Growth
Scoop
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Four media professionals from the Solomon Islands (SI) successfully completed a two-week seminar on Full-Media Communication for “Belt and Road Countries” in China, describing the training program as an eye-opener as cooperation between the two...
Solomon Islands: HKH Constituency 2025 Development Pathway Targets Empowering Communities
Scoop
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The Hograno-Kia-Havulei (HKH) Constituency is charting a development pathway aimed at empowering communities through strategic investments in the productive sector. Utilising the Constituency Development Funds (CDF), the initiative seeks to...
PNG, Spain to address issues on biodiversity
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) looks forward to cooperating and contributing meaningfully with Spain on issues concerning biodiversity, climate change, global health, ocean governance and sustainable development, says Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae. Sir...
Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Melanesian Unity at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Tavuli News
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June 25, 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 — In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands continues to stand alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold a collective voice on...
Solomon Islands Minister of Public Service attends United Nations Public Service Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
The Minister of Public Service, Hon. Francis Sade MP, is representing the Solomon Islands at the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum held from 23rd to 25th June in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Forum, co-organized by the...
Australia’s Pacific Minister concludes visit, reaffirms strong partnership with Solomon Islands
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, has concluded a successful visit to Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and constructive meetings with Prime Minister Hon....
PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, in Honiara to reaffirm the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia. The bilateral...
Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs for the people of Solomon Islands. Together with the Minister for...
Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced a SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the...
South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands Marks Milestone: SBD $200 Million in Loans Disbursed
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands – South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands proudly announces a major milestone: SBD $200 million in loans disbursed since the organization’s founding. This achievement reflects SPBD’s unwavering commitment...
Australia to unveil $20m package for Solomon Islands ahead of key forum
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 25, 2025
Australia will provide Solomon Islands with dozens of vehicles and cyber security support to help it host a high-profile meeting of Pacific leaders in September, as well as ramping up funding for aerial surveillance to track illegal fishing...
Indonesia Remains a Link in Global Wildlife Trade Chain, Says Expert
Tempo.co
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June 30, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's rich biodiversity is an invaluable asset, said Ronny Rachman Noor, an Ecological Genetics Expert from IPB University. He emphasizes that, beyond their beauty and uniqueness, wild animals are integral to animal...
Explainer: How Does Australia’s World-First Climate Visa for Tuvalu Citizens Work?
Earth.Org
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June 30, 2025
In the face of the “existential threat posed by climate change,” the new visa offers Tuvalu citizens a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. Since mid-June, more than a third of Tuvalu’s population has registered for an online ballot to...