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Kulas stage comeback to edge Solomon Islands 3-2 in OFC Women's Nations Cup pool match
Fijivillage
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Kulas stage comeback to edge Solomon Islands 3-2 in OFC Women's Nations Cup pool match The Fiji Kulas made a strong comeback in the second half to beat the Solomon Islands 3-2 in an exciting first pool match of the OFC Women's Nations Cup. The...
Fiji Kulas captain calls for strong home support ahead of Solomon Islands match
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas captain Jotivini Tabua is urging fans to come out in numbers and support the team as they take on the Solomon Islands tonight in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup. In an interview with fijivillage Sports, Tabua says the presence of local...
Solomon Islands Students Graduate from Chinese Universities
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 4, 2025
Eight Solomon Islands students have recently graduated from various universities across China in June 2025. On Friday, 20th June, the Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Barrett Salato, attended the graduation...
Fiji Kulas banking on home advantage
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
[Photo Credit: OFC/ Facebook] Fiji Kulas head coach Angeline Chua firmly believes that playing on home soil provides her team with a unique advantage, one they are fully determined to maximize in today’s OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Chua spoke about...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 2: Tonga Women and Solomon Islands Men Take the Win
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Stop 2 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2 saw just as much action as Stop 1, with tense grind out battles in the women’s conference, and explosive shoot outs in the men’s. The Tahiti women’s team took out...
MFAET announces return of five Solomon Islands students from Israel
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka is pleased to announce that the five Solomon Islands students studying in Israel are on their way home after conflict in the Middle East had delayed their return. The...
New World Bank Group resident representative for Solomons, Vanuatu
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
HONIARA, (WORLD BANK) — Bernard Harborne becomes the World Bank Group resident representative for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu starting from 01 July. This position brings together the World Bank Group’s country-level leadership to better support...
Kulas ready for OFC Nations Cup opener against Solomon Islands despite nerves – Chua
Fijivillage
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Kulas ready for OFC Nations Cup opener against Solomon Islands despite nerves – Chua As the Fiji Kulas prepare to take on the Solomon Islands in their first match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, coach Angeline Chua says they are well prepared but...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister fires chief of staff over Vietnam deal
Pacific Media Network
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has sacked his chief of staff, Mack Faddean Aoraunisaka, after an "unauthorised" deal with two Vietnamese firms last week. RNZ Pacific understands that Aoraunisaka "coerced" Commerce, Industry, Labour...
CEMA showcases key agricultural commodities at trade fair
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is participating in this week’s 2025 Annual National Trade Fair, the country’s premier event spotlighting national trade and development. Representing CEMA, Ronny Donga shared...
Seafood processing businessman appreciates government for trade show revival
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Schulte Maetoloa, owner of a successful smoked tuna business called “Gizo Smoked Tuna”, says he appreciates the government for hosting this year’s Annual National Trade Fair (ANTF). His business aims to add value to the local...
Solomon Islands PM fires chief of staff over unauthorised Vietnam deal
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has sacked his chief of staff Mack Faddean Aoraunisaka after an "unauthorised" deal with two Vietnamese firms last week. RNZ Pacific...
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....
Trade fair revival signals government commitment
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Chairman of the National Trade Fair, Moses Waririu said the revival of the fair stands as a symbol of the government’s commitment in building resilient local industries. He was speaking at the opening of the trade fair...
Solomon Islands boosts Maritime Safety with Enhanced Flag Early Warning System for people of Temotu Province
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
Small craft operators and travellers in Temotu province are set to significantly enhance the safety of their inter-island maritime travel with the installation of the Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for small crafts in Lata last week. This vital...
Historic First: SPBD Solomon Islands Businesswomen Awards
Tavuli News
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July 1, 2025
A groundbreaking milestone was achieved on the morning of Friday 27th June 2025, as SPBD Solomon Islands successfully hosted its first-ever Businesswomen of the Year Awards at St. Barnabas Cathedral Hall in Honiara. Organized by South Pacific...
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....
National trade fair more than just an exhibition
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The 2025 National Trade Fair (NTF) is more than just an exhibition. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele voiced this when he officially opened the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair at the FOPA Village, Solomon Islands National University...
PM opens 2025 annual national trade fair
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has officially opened the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair at the FOPA Panatina, SINU campus on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This year’s annual National Trade Fair was hosted by the Ministry of Commerce,...
Tandai chief welcomes guests to 2025 national trade fair
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
By CHRIS ALEX Tandai’s Paramount Chief Peter Sehelivere, delivered the official welcome remarks at the opening of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair in Honiara on Wednesday, July 2 2025. Proudly representing the five tribes of the Tandai House of...