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Professor Donner returns to Sikaiana after 32 years
The Islandsun
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July 5, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE After many years, a professor who once lived among the Sikaiana people to carry out his research makes a return. According to a press statement from the Sikaiana Cultural Village at Red Beach, North-East Guadalcanal, they...
1,445 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Solomon Star
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July 3, 2025
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) will offer a total of 1,445 new scholarships for Solomon Islanders in 2026. This was announced by Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Tozen...
Road safety awareness for West Honiara schools
Solomon Star
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February 20, 2025
A safeguards and road safety engineer team of the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) group overseeing the environmental and social safeguards of the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) has commenced a road safety awareness...
Minister Vokia calls on public to embrace 2025 Trade Fair
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Minister for Commerce, Labour, Industry and Immigration (MCILI) Jamie Vokia MP has called on Solomon Islanders attending the 2025 National Trade Fair to connect, collaborate and seize opportunities throughout the weeklong event....
Estonia Pledges Support for Solomon Islands Digital Transformation Journey
Solomon Times
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September 30, 2024
Hon. John Tuhaika Jr, Minister of Public Service, engaged in a constructive dialogue with Mr. Rasmus Lumi, Director General of the Department of International Organization and Human Rights from Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the...
Report shows research gap on ageism and ableism
Community Care Review
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February 18, 2025
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, one in six Australians are over 65 years old and the number is expected to increase. Meanwhile the Australian Bureau of Statistics lists 52.3 per cent of older Australians as having...
SPREP and Solomon Islands sign agreement for Greening of 2023 Pacific Games
Pacific News Service
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The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Government of Solomon Islands have signed a letter of agreement (LOA) for the Greening of the 2023 Pacific Games initiative. The support delivered through the Pacific...
Four people remanded in relation to Tech Hub break-in Released on bail
The Islandsun
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February 19, 2025
BY ROMINAH FAKA The four individuals who had been remanded following the break-in at Tech Hub shop on January 31, 2025, were released on strict bail conditions yesterday, following a bail application by their defense lawyer. The court granted the...
Five years show why China and Solomon Islands are a model partnership
CGTN
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National flags of China and Solomon Islands. /VCG National flags of China and Solomon Islands. /VCG Editor's note: Sun Chang, a special commentator for CGTN, is assistant research professor at the Institute of Southeast Asian and Oceania Studies...
Another PHD for Solomon Islands
Solomon Times
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September 18, 2024
"I decided to return to our beloved country, Solomon Islands, to serve my people and nation. I believe that if there is a time to help our country, it is now,” says Dr. Galokale. Solomon Islands bags another PHD with the recent graduation of Dr...
Wale: Honiara ports upgrade – another ABD failure
Solomon Star
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February 13, 2025
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed strong objections to the manner in which ADB and the government are managing the upgrade of the old Honiara international wharf in Honiara. Originally agreed at SBD 240 million, the...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
New USP Solomon Islands Campus Opens Doors
Solomon Times
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September 18, 2024
The brand-new campus boasts cutting-edge facilities for an enhanced learning experience, including advanced technology in lecture rooms, collaborative spaces, and well-equipped study areas. The University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands...
Australia Supports Solomon Islands History Project
Solomon Times
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September 17, 2024
Australia supported a two-day workshop, organised by the Solomon Islands National University, representatives from Deakin University and the Australian National University. Australia is proud to support an oral history project to enable Solomon...
Applications for 2026 scholarships open soon
Solomon Star
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July 3, 2025
APPLICATIONS for all 2026 government scholarships will open in two weeks time. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Wednesday through its Minister Tozen Leokana at the launch of the Solomon...
The UK awards a record seven Chevening Scholarships to Solomon Islanders
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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September 10, 2024
Sponsored The UK has set a record for 2024-2025 awarding seven Chevening scholarships to brilliant applicants from Solomon Islands. The prestigious Chevening Scholarship scheme is celebrating 40 years of success. Chevening Scholarships are awarded...
No dispute, Huawei tower project makes progress
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
The construction of Huawei telecommunications towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) is progressing smoothly in Vella La Vella, Western Province—with no disputes reported to date. Six tower sites are...
New Zealand championing the fight against the spread of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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September 9, 2024
Sponsored The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods. The damage caused by these beetles reduces the number of coconuts available for...
Trade Fair showcases innovation and opportunity: Vokia
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
By NED GAGAHE Minister for Commerce, Labour, Industries and Immigration (MCILI), Jamie Vokia, says this year’s National Trade Fair presents an unique opportunity to witness the latest trends and innovations in Solomon Islands’ business landscape....
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
CBS News
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Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and color." The coral is so immense that researchers sailing the crystal waters of the Solomon...