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Concern over Lunga river pollution
Solomon Star
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August 26, 2025
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the practice of dumping rubbish into the Lunga River in East Honiara. This river was a place for fishing, washing, swimming and gathering, is now under serious threat due to careless and...
Pacific Water and Wastewater Forum and Conference Opens in Honiara
Tavuli News
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August 25, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands – The 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25) officially opened today in Honiara, bringing together water and...
PWWA conference and forum underway in Honiara
The Islandsun
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August 26, 2025
BY SAMIE WAIKORI The 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Annual Conference and Expo are underway at the Aquatic Centre, East Honiara. The conference gathers leaders, innovators and champions...
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...
16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO, and 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum underway in Honiara
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 25, 2025
By Eliza Kukutu The 16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO, and the 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum is underway in Honiara following its official opening this morning at the Friendship Hall. Solomon Islands is hosting the event for the first...
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...
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,...
Climate change drives global mental health crisis in vulnerable communities
Environmental Health News
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August 18, 2025
As the climate crisis deepens, communities from South Africa to the Solomon Islands are struggling with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, with little access to mental health care. Petro Kotzé reports for Mongabay. In short: Climate...
Solomon Islands defends blocking almost two dozen leaders from Pacific Islands Forum
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 8, 2025
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his move to block almost two dozen nations from a critical Pacific meeting in Honiara next month, saying he made a "sovereign" decision in the region's best interests. Solomon Islands...
Oceania crew sails for Honiara
Islands Business
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August 24, 2025
PACIFIC Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have thrown their weight behind Australia’s bid to host the UNFCCC COP31 in 2026, declaring it a “Pacific COP” to push global action on climate change. In a statement after their meeting this week, the...
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...
UXO to come before PIFL Meeting for discussion
Solomon Star
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September 3, 2025
The issue of Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs) in Solomon Islands will be raised by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) meeting which is scheduled next week in Honiara. PM Manele, in a press conference at the...
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...
33-year wait for return to Honiara
The Fiji Times
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August 23, 2025
FOR the first time in 33 years, the Wansolwara Voyage, on board the traditional Fijian double-hulled canoe Uto Ni Yalo, has set sail for Honiara, Solomon Islands. At the official send-off, Apitonga representative and WOWS Kids co-founder, Taholo...
ISIA hosts its annual congress in Honiara.
Solomon Star
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August 22, 2025
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) officially held Annual Congress 2025 this week at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event commenced on Thursday with a forum on financial reform, professional development, and inclusive economic...
Training plan for Climate Change and Health & Disaster Risk Management Workshop held in Honiara
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 22, 2025
By Mary Manelegua The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through its Environment and Health Division, hosted a two-day stakeholder workshop this week in Honiara, focusing on developing a comprehensive training plan for Climate Change...
E-commerce information session held
Solomon Star
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September 3, 2025
A team from the E-Commerce Implementations Unit (EIU) under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration successfully held an information sharing session with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). The session...
If you go down to the woods today, beware of a rural race zealot
The Conservative Woman
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September 4, 2025
WITH Britain in such a dire state, you might think that one of the few joys left to us would be taking a walk in the countryside. Not so. The race industry has put the mockers on even that simple pleasure by producing yet another report telling...
Will PNG’s energy crisis cost Australian taxpayers?
The Spectator Australia
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September 3, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s energy provider slid into the headlines this week with a shock revelation: it’s over $1.5 billion in debt. A sizeable chunk of PNG Power’s debt is owed to the Asian Development Bank, along with an assortment of companies. When...
Japan’s response to WWII remnant ongoing
The Islandsun
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September 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Japan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands Keiichi Higuchi has reassured that Japan’s commitment to assist in monitoring and clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Solomon Islands is ongoing. He explained that Japan responds to the...