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Fiji says would not welcome China military presence in Pacific
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY — Fiji’s prime minister said Wednesday that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region. China has spent years cementing its influence in a string of Pacific island...
QU Dongyu leads first ever Treaty Ceremony reinforcing FAO’s normative role
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Rome – FAO Director-General QU Dongyu presided over the Organization’s inaugural Treaty Ceremony, held on Monday at FAO headquarters in Rome. The event marked a significant milestone in celebrating Members’ legal and political commitment to FAO’s...
Minister Fuo’o hails longstanding partnership as Australia delivers SBD60M for roads
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, says the bilateral relationship between Solomon Islands and Australia is long-standing, built on a foundation of mutual respect, shared values, and a...
Prime Minister Officially Opens 2025 National Trade Fair
Tavuli News
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair today, describing the event as an important platform for economic development, community engagement, and the promotion of national products. Held under the theme “Trade...
Solomons–Australia partnership stronger
Solomon Star
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June 26, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday, 25th June met with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, in Honiara. The meeting has reaffirmed the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands...
$1.6m package to support governance of mining sector
Solomon Star
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June 26, 2025
The Australian Government is offering SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the mining sector in Solomon Islands. Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced this on Thursday during his visit to...
$60million for road upgrades
Solomon Star
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June 26, 2025
THE Australian Government on Thursday, 26th June has announced a $60million package to upgrade the road networks in Solomon Islands. The announcement is part of Australia’s commitment in listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities. And...
Student raises concern over increased logging in Makira-Ulawa
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX A student of Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has raised concerns on increasing logging in Makira-Ulawa province. Jack Waito, who hails from East Makira, highlights the devastating environmental, cultural, and social costs...
Building resilient education systems: Shifting from deficit-driven to strengths-based approaches to resilience
Pacific Community (SPC)
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In recent years, education systems around the globe have grappled with unprecedented disruptions, ranging from pandemics and natural disasters to climate change, political instability, wars, and migration. These challenges have exposed the...
Minister of Public Service attends UN Forum
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Minister of Public Service, Francis Sade has represented Solomon Islands at the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. According to a press statement from his ministry, the forum was held from June...
Cook Islands engages in regional dialogue on social impacts of labour mobility
Cook Island News
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July 1, 2025
Cook Islands participated in the Regional Workshop on the Social Impacts of Labour Mobility, held in Apia, Samoa, last week from June 23-26. MFAI/25063025 Cook Islands, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, participated in a...
PNG Volleyball team eases past New Caledonia
NBC PNG
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Team PNG volleyball has recorded 2 straight wins over Nauru and New Caledonia (Image: Team PNG Team PNG Men’s Volleyball continued their strong start at the Pacific Mini Games, defeating New Caledonia 3-1 in sets. Led by skipper Rolly Forova, the...
Females in maritime champion change, face challenges
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX While female seafarers are championing positive change in the maritime industry, they are also facing challenges. Tonian Robert, student and seafarers’ representative spoke about this at the International Day of Seafarers event held...
Principals key to education reform: Leokana
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA School principals who gathered for the Principal Conference have been hailed as the “driving force” behind education reform in Solomon Islands. Addressing the education leaders at the opening of the conference yesterday,...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Royal Navy busy in the Pacific, more NATO activity in the region
The Daily Blog
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June 30, 2025
Currently, the Royal Navy is active in the Pacific. On 18 June, HMS Spey transited the Taiwan Strait on a ‘freedom of navigation’ patrol. The vessel’s transit a symbolic gesture designed to reinforce the UK’s opposition to any claim China makes to...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
Sky Riders floorball champs
Solomon Star
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June 24, 2025
Sky Riders were crowned the first-ever Floorball 3×3 Men’s Champions as the Floorball Federation of Solomon Islands (FFSI) hosted its inaugural 3×3 tournament on Sunday, June 22, at Friendship Hall. A total of nine teams competed in the men’s...
Summit season stands as Prime Minister Albanese’s best chance to meet Trump
The West Australian
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July 1, 2025
The Prime Minister is unlikely to get the chance to meet Donald Trump for at least another two months — and then it’ll probably be on the sidelines of a summit rather than at the White House. Anthony Albanese could make as many as eight overseas...