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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 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...
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...
SI ranked 160th in global internet use
Solomon Star
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June 30, 2025
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 160th in the world for internet usage penetration This was based on the latest global internet statistics compiled for World Population Review 2025. According to the dataset, the country recorded an internet...
ADB’s Director General for Pacific in Honiara
Solomon Star
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June 25, 2025
Director General (DG) of the Pacific Department within the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) is on a five-day visit to the Solomons. Emma Veve who was appointed to the position in late February 2025 arrived in Honiara on Monday and has been visiting...
Urgent call for multidisciplinary action to transform Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood systems
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 20, 2025
A bold and urgent call for multidisciplinary collaboration has set the tone for decisive collective action to transform the Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood system. Supervising Permanent Secretary (PS) and Deputy Secretary – Corporate (DSC),...
Accusing China of 'branding' South Pacific projects reveals Australia's Monroe Doctrine mentality
Global Times
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Illustration: Chen Xia/GTAt a ceremony marking the completion of a runway at an airport in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, the president of Bougainville and the prime minister of Papua New Guinea, wearing safety helmets...
Solomon Islands Ocean Commitment
Tavuli News
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June 16, 2025
The Solomon Islands has strengthened its pledge to develop sustainable ocean food systems as a pathway to reduce poverty and improve food security. Speaking at the Ocean Action Panel in Nice, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Hon....
Solomon Islands Announces New Marine Protected Areas at UNOC3 Side Event
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – Wednesday 11 June 2025 – The Solomon Islands today reaffirmed its strong commitment to ocean conservation during the launch of the “Closing the Ocean Gap” report at a side event of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3),...
SOLOMON ISLANDS JOINS THE ASIAN INFRACRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK (AIIB)
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 11, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma is pleased to announce that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023....
SINU Eyes Global Partnerships to Boost Academic Excellence
The Islandsun
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June 30, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is working to forge deeper ties with regional and international universities aiming to enhance academic quality and research collaboration. Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau...
Solomon Islands announces moratorium on Deep Sea mining to safeguard Ocean health
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 10, 2025
The Solomon Islands government has announced a moratorium on deep sea prospecting and mining, reaffirming its commitment to protect the nation’s rich marine environment and support sustainable ocean use. This decision was highlighted by Prime...
‘Science and technology cornerstones for agriculture transformation’
The Islandsun
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June 18, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Wasi highlighted science and technology as cornerstones for agriculture transformation. He said the above when he delivered a keynote address at the International Tropical...
Pacific universities become hubs of cultural revival
The Islandsun
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June 30, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA PACIFIC universities are no longer just centers of learning—they are becoming hubs of cultural revival and innovation. Vice Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau highlighted this...
Solomon Islands Advances Maritime Sovereignty Efforts Amid Climate Change Challenges
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure maritime boundaries and strengthen ocean governance amid escalating climate threats at the UN Oceans Conference currently underway in Nice, France. Solomon...
Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Key Blue Ecosystems
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 10, 2025
At the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference,Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele highlighted the country’s strong commitment to protecting vital blue ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. Prime Minister Manele emphasized...
Solomon Islands Calls for Global Ocean Action and Highlights Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining at UN Oceans Conference
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 9, 2025
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, today issued a strong call to action for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems, during a panel session at the...
Solomon Islands Joins Global Leaders as UN Ocean Conference Officially Opens in France
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 9, 2025
NICE, France – Monday, 9 June 2025 — The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action...
USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands
Scoop
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Saturday, 14 June 2025, 6:40 am Press Release: FAO Bangkok, 10 June 2025 – The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved USD 8.9 million in grant funding for an FAO-led initiative to strengthen food security and climate resilience in the...
Solomon Islands Joins UN Ocean Conference in France
Tavuli News
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June 9, 2025
The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action for the protection and sustainable...