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Dr Maru Earns PhD in Meteorology and Climate Change
BY NED GAGAHE The country is celebrating another proud achievement after Solomon Islander Dr Edward Maru successfully earned his PhD in Meteorology and Climate Change from Kyoto University in Japan. Dr Maru, who hails from Tikopia in Temotu...
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UNICEF ready to support Healthy Setting conference
BY BEN BILUA GIZO THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Solomon Islands has expressed its commitment to support the weeklong National Healthy Setting Conference currently underway in Gizo, Western Province. Speaking at the official opening...
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Teen computer whizz turning e-waste into working technology for overseas charities
Caleb Lawrence has been taking apart computers, phones and laptops since he was old enough to turn a screwdriver. When he was five, he would walk around his neighbourhood asking if people had any old devices he could have to dismantle. Caleb was...
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SINU's Professor Aqorau Appointed Foundation Fellow of Pacific Academy of Sciences
This prestigious appointment recognises Professor Aqorau's significant contributions to the field of fisheries law, regional governance, and his enduring commitment to the advancement of scientific research in the Pacific region. The Solomon...
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Debt, Dependency, and Defiance: Some Nations Push Back Against Beijing’s Debt Diplomacy
Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national was injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi. (Photo: Xinhua) China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),...
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Construction of new control towers for Honiara, Munda airports
The construction of new Air Traffic Control Towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports is set to begin soon. This followed the successful conclusion of the tendering process. Pictured above is the design for Honiara tower. The scope of...
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IAC endorses two new Marine Spatial Planning Micro-Qualifications
The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) met at the Heritage Park Hotel this week to formally validate and endorse two new Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Micro-Qualifications (MQs). The meeting marked the committee’s fourth and final session since it...
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Pakistan exports 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries, Senate told
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP):Pakistan has successfully exported 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries over the past three fiscal years, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s automotive industry. This was confirmed...
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Climate clouds keep gathering
More than 50 years have passed since countries began embracing the “polluter pays principle” – the simple idea that those responsible for pollution should pay for it. When the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) introduced...
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Construction of WB funded bridges in Malaita progresses
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Construction of four (4) bridges in Malaita province under the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) are progressing well, as they near completion. The projects are funded by World Bank and supported by national...
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Australian conflict prevention – from statements to strategy?
Conflict risks are increasing. The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) notes that “2024 marked a historic peak … with 61 active conflicts across 36 countries – the highest number recorded since 1946”. The International Crisis Group’s monthly...
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SINBIP Baniata tower now on air
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has reached another significant milestone with the launch of its 50th operational tower, now live at Baniata in the South New Georgia, Rendova, and Tetepari region, Western...
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U.S Pacific summit faces rocky start as island leaders reject Washington’s offers
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Pacific News Service
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U.S attempts to bolster ties with Pacific islands have suffered a major blow on the eve of its landmark summit, with Solomon Islands rejecting a draft U.S agreement, and Micronesian leaders raising serious concerns about “insufficient” financial...
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Why loss and damage matter in the Pacific
For many Pacific Island nations, climate change isn’t a distant threat or an abstract statistic – it’s an everyday reality reshaping homes, traditions, and futures. Rising sea levels, coastal erosion, increasing temperatures and severe weather...
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World Bank appoints Fraeters as division director for PNG
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The National
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THE World Bank has appointed Han Fraeters as its division director for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, as of Sept 16. The appointment of a director based in Port Moresby reflects the World Bank’s commitment to moving bank...
Owner: Tiong Hiew King
Tributes to Stoke-on-Trent-born teacher who was first to graduate from Keele Uni
Stan Beckensall with his daughter Sonia Tributes have poured in for a Stoke-on-Trent-born former teacher and international rock art expert who has died at the age of 93. Stan Beckensall passed away on October 1. The great-granddad - who grew up in...
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MECDM showcases national resilience tools at PIFLM54 Side Event
HONIARA – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), showcased a suite of national resilience tools at a side event during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54). The event, themed...
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Built for Defence: Delivering health support with precision and pride
As Defence evolves, so too will its health needs. Oct 8, 2025 3 min read Source: Supplied A fundamental priority for defence or national security organisations is the health and wellbeing of their people, whether they are deployed in high-risk...
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Western province expecting more infrastructure projects
BY BEN BILUA GIZO Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo, has announced a series of infrastructure developments that his government plans to deliver with the support of donor partners and other stakeholders. Speaking during the opening of the...
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Every Aircraft Carrier Japan Had Active During World War 2
Soon after the invention and mass adoption of airplanes, governments started used them for war. Suddenly, soldiers had to watch out for flying machines spraying hot lead and dropping bombs. However, while most combat-oriented planes excel in...
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