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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...
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...
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),...
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....
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands
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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 Advocates Nature as Strategic Infrastructure at Asia Clean Energy Forum
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 8, 2025
Manila, Philippines — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Dr. Chris Vehe took the global stage at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila last week, delivering a powerful statement...
Small Islands, Big Solutions: Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Tavuli News
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – Wednesday, 11 June 2025 – At a time when global leaders are seeking solutions to safeguard the world’s oceans, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivered a clear and hopeful message at the Third UN Ocean Conference:...
“It’s Our Lifeline”: Solomon Islands Tells Global Leaders to Prioritize Ocean Food Systems at UN Summit
Tavuli News
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bradley Tovosia, told world leaders at a UN Ocean Conference side event today that protecting aquatic food systems is not just sound policy—it...