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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...
PM launches trade fair highlighting vision of inclusive transformation
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
After more than a decade in silence, the business community roared back to life as Prime Minister (PM)Jeremiah Manele officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair on Wednesday in Honiara. The event is being staged at the Solomon Islands National...
2025 national trade fair underway
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair was officially opened yesterday and is underway at the Solomon Islands National University Park or commonly known as FOPA village, Panatina, East Honiara. The theme for the event is: ‘Trade for transformation-...
Parkinson says we will continue to innovate and provide our listeners and followers with great content
Fijivillage
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As Communications Fiji Limited ended their 40th birthday celebration with a Gratitude Concert at Albert Park last night, Founder and Chairman William Parkinson has assured people that they will continue to innovate and provide their listeners and...
Pineapple farmer makes waves at national trade show
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA THE 2025 National Trade Fair kicked off with a bang yesterday, drawing in dozens of businesses, government ministries and local vendors across Honiara, Guadalcanal and even other provinces. Amidst the colourful display of...
Mataliki coach disappointed over Fiji football training ground
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
Tonga’s Mataliki Coach Kilifi Uele openly shared his disappointment regarding the Bidesi park allocated to his team for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup training. This was raised during Wednesday’s press conference at the Fiji Football headquarters in...
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: HKH Constituency 2025 Development Pathway Targets Empowering Communities
Scoop
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The Hograno-Kia-Havulei (HKH) Constituency is charting a development pathway aimed at empowering communities through strategic investments in the productive sector. Utilising the Constituency Development Funds (CDF), the initiative seeks to...
Ramofafia calls for reforms to address financial gap faced by small Islands and least developed countries
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 2, 2025
Solomon Islands call for urgent reforms and greater commitment at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) to address the financing gap and challenges faced by Small Islands Developing States (SIDs) and Least...
Prime Minister Officially Opens 2025 National Trade Fair
Tavuli News
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair today, describing the event as an important platform for economic development, community engagement, and the promotion of national products. Held under the theme “Trade...
Davis banks on team experience
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Trina Davis [Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] On field chemistry with teammates is not a problem for US-based football sensation Trina Davis as she prepares for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup with the Fiji Kulas. The 24-year-old last...
62 Companies Sign PSA Contracts With SIG/MRD To Supply Materials To Constituencies
Scoop
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Permanent Secretary of MRD, John Niroa Misite’e, and MRD Deputy Secretary Technical (Supervising), George Balairamo, third from left together with senior representatives from Y-Sato Marine company during a signing ceremony at the MRD....
In the Pacific, 'who has kava is king' but some fear it's hurting families
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 5, 2025
Michael Louze has seen a kava-led boom unfolding on the roads of Vanuatu's remote islands. Over the 25 years he's exported the crop, he's never seen prices so high — or growers so flush with cash. "Farmers are buying Land Cruisers with cash...
Australia’s Pacific Minister concludes visit, reaffirms strong partnership with Solomon Islands
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, has concluded a successful visit to Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and constructive meetings with Prime Minister Hon....
Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Melanesian Unity at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Tavuli News
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June 25, 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 — In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands continues to stand alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold a collective voice on...
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...
PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, in Honiara to reaffirm the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia. The bilateral...
Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs for the people of Solomon Islands. Together with the Minister for...
Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced a SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the...