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Failed Palau Media deal reveals inner workings of China’s Pacific influence effort
Pacific News Service
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By Bernadette Carreon, Aubrey Belford, and Martin Young A Palauan newspaper publisher entered into a media deal with a company that turned out to have connections to Chinese security services. The deal fell through, but it highlights China’s...
PNG and Solomon Islands seal policing deal
Pacific News Service
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Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement to formalise the deployment of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) members for policing duties there. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko and his Solomon Islands...
Honiara Aviation Complex Enters Construction Phase
Tavuli News
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July 11, 2025
Steady progress is being made on the design and construction of the Honiara Aviation Complex Building, a key component of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The project is led by the Ministry of Communication and...
Trade – engine that powers development
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Wasi said Solomon Islands is a nation rich in culture, resources and talent. He expressed the above when he officially closed this year’s National Trade Fair (NTF) on...
Trade Fair 2025 officially closes with praise and optimism
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The 2025 National Trade Fair, held under the theme “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding Our Happy Isles,” officially came to a close on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Chairman of the Organizing Committee Moses Waririu expressed deep...
Trade fair part of national development strategy
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The 2025 Trade Fair directly aligns with the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) Policy Statement 2.16. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Wasi made the statement whilst delivering a...
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...
Fiji edge Solomon Islands in five-goal thriller to kick off Group B campaign
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
A second-half brace from New Zealand-based forward Cema Nasau inspired Fiji to a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the Solomon Islands in their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Group B opener at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium. In front of a vocal home crowd,...
Security Supervisor Dies in Honiara Airport Incident
Tavuli News
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July 16, 2025
With deep regret, it has been confirmed that Mr. Ngabdullah, an Indonesian national and Security Supervisor with China Railway Construction Engineering Group Company Limited (CRCEG), passed away on 8 July 2025 at the National Referral Hospital....
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...
‘Voyage to Zero’ | Shipping company launches new program
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
Swire Shipping launched its Voyage to Zero carbon insetting program onboard its MV Apia Chief vessel in Suva last week. Carbon insetting allows companies to reduce their carbon footprint by investing in emissions reduction or carbon removal...
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...
The UN’s historic decision on climate accountability
The Saturday Paper
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July 25, 2025
Solomon Islander Cynthia Houniuhi was eight years old when she first became aware of the climate crisis. During a trip to Fanalei Island with her father to visit relatives, Houniuhi noticed there were no children playing soccer on the beach. Some...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A successful National Trade Fair concludes
The Islandsun
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July 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Solomon Islands 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (NTF) successfully came to an end yesterday, Thursday, July 10, 2025. This year’s theme is “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding our Happy Isles”. The fair is a revival of the...