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Global eco forum in China's Guiyang highlights green transformation
Xinhua News Agency
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GUIYANG, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025, China's only national-level international forum dedicated to ecological civilization, kicked off on Saturday in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. This year's...
Applications for 2026 scholarships open soon
Solomon Star
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July 3, 2025
APPLICATIONS for all 2026 government scholarships will open in two weeks time. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Wednesday through its Minister Tozen Leokana at the launch of the Solomon...
FOCUS | Championing Pacific voices
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
In a significant moment for Pacific diplomacy, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka delivered a compelling address at the National Press Club of Australia earlier this week, where he strongly championed a shared Pacific future built on unity, respect,...
Sikaiana and Nifiloli to benefit from KIWA Empower Project
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Around 300 plus people of Sikaiana on Malaita outer Islands and 200 people of the Nifiloli community in Temotu province will be direct beneficiaries of the KIWA Empower Project. Jaydol Jacobs, senior project officer (SPO) for...
National transport fund lifeline for development: Fuo’o
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Minister for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o has welcomed a major boost of SBD60 million from Australian Government towards the National Transport Fund (NTF), describing it as critical support for Solomon Islands’...
SI renews cooperation with Kuwait
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has recently met with Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development; renewing Solomon Islands cooperation with the Middle Eastern country. In a recent press conference,...
SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 was a celebration of connection, culture, and collaboration. Held in Fiji, this year’s event welcomed media, buyers, and seller’s from across the globe — and many of them arrived thanks to the...
Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Gateway Pundit
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July 4, 2025
Credit: FOX Sunday Morning Futures screenshot A seabed mining agreement with the island nation of Nauru would reduce China’s influence while establishing America as an industry authority This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire. By...
Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism
Hospitality Net
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July 3, 2025
UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy...
Provincial forestry officer excited to be part NTF 2025
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Poitete Station Forestry officer, George Bena is super excited to be part of this year’s National Trade Fair (NTF), currently underway in Honiara. Held at the FOPA SINU Panatina campus in East Honiara, the NTF aims to promote...
Kiwa initiative launched
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two...
New rescue fire service station at airport makes progress
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
The construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport is progressing well. Supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), the contract is being implemented by...
New BBC Media Action Coordinator meets BHC
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
The Acting British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Ms. Emma Davis, officially welcomed the new BBC Media Action Project Coordinator, Mr. Sina Adrian, during a courtesy visit to the British High Commission (BHC) office in Honiara on Tuesday....
Sorovakarua’s journey of grit gets her Fiji Kulas debut
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
Akanisi Sorovakula [middle] [Source: Fiji Football/Facebook] 20-year-old US-based defender Akanisi Sorovakarua’s football career is a story of grit, forged through personal hardship and nurtured by the steadfast backing of her community and...
Analysis: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers an Important Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Virginia Star
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July 4, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
Super Power Rivalry In The Pacific! China Says No Plans To Build Military Base; Blames Media For “False Narratives”
The Eurasian Times
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July 4, 2025
China’s embassy in Fiji has insisted that Beijing is not seeking a military base in the South Pacific, stating that aid pledged to developing island nations comes with “no political strings attached.” Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warned...
SI calls for tough action on ammunition management
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
New York – The Solomon Islands has urged the international community to strengthen global and regional cooperation on the management of conventional ammunition, highlighting the urgent challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in...
Albanese to use a former PM John Curtin memorial speech to define Australia’s sovereignty in US-Alliance
The West Australian
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July 4, 2025
Anthony Albanese is expected to use a speech in Sydney on Saturday to draw parallels between Australia’s foreign policy under his government with that of war-time PM John Curtin. Marking the 80th anniversary of the Labor leader’s death, Mr...
China says no ambition to build South Pacific military base
Politiko
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July 4, 2025
China’s embassy in Fiji has insisted Beijing is not seeking a military base in the South Pacific, saying aid pledged to developing island nations came with “no political strings attached”. Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warned this week...
MSG Summit: Pacific leaders postpone joint security strategy
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific leaders from Melanesia have decided to delay their decision on a shared security plan for the region. The main focus of this security strategy is on tackling various threats, including climate change, the safety of people, and the need for...