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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...
Nasau credits hard work and teamwork in Kula’s 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas star Cema Nasau has credited their 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands to the hard work and determination of her teammates in their first pool match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup that was held in Suva over the weekend. Nasau was named...
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...
MID Inspects Malaita Bridge Projects
Tavuli News
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July 28, 2025
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Safeguards Unit was part of a joint inspection team that visited four bridge construction sites in Malaita Province last week. Chief Safeguards Officer Roxsley Basil confirmed the team included...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Busy Signal rocks Honiara
Solomon Star
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July 15, 2025
WHAT a night it was on Saturday evening as DC Park, Henderson, east of Honiara came alive as Jamaican dancehall legend Busy Signal delivered a high-energy performance to hundreds of die-hard fans. The free for all event marked a historic moment...
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....
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...
‘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...
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...
Pacific Engagement Visa Deepens Connections With Our Region
The National Tribune
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July 28, 2025
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade From today, Pacific island and Timor-Leste nationals will be able to register for Australia’s second annual Pacific Engagement Visa stream (PEV) ballot. The PEV provides opportunities for up to 3,000 Pacific...