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Solomon Islands says China not influencing diplomatic decisions
Griffin Daily News - Georgia
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Solomon Islands defended its move to bar some partners from an influential summit of South Pacific leaders, brushing aside claims on Thursday of a looming split or that China is influencing its decisions. China, the United States and Taiwan have...
Solomon Islands’ external relations amid great power competition
The Pacific Island Times
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August 14, 2025
The China Police Liaison Team conducted a program in Malaita Province in March 2025. Photo courtesy of Facebook/Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands By Derek Futaiasi and Denghua Zhang Honiara--The rise of China in the Pacific region has brought...
Solomon Islands takes bold step to raise marriage age to 18
Pacific Media Network
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The Solomon Islands government is set to raise the legal marriage age from 15 to 18, aligning it with the voting age and international child protection standards. A joint report by international charities, Save the Children, ChildFund, and World...
HONIARA COUNCIL OF WOMEN ON EMPOWERMENT MISSION TO MALAITA
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 14, 2025
By Mary Idu Burumaea A 40-women team from the Honiara Council of Women (MCW) is currently on a heart-driven community outreach tour across Malaita province, spreading empowerment and support to fellow women and the wider community. Led by the...
As climate change burdens grow, community mental health alarm bells ring
Mongabay
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August 14, 2025
People worldwide are struggling emotionally with the relentless escalation of the climate crisis, and reports show that climate change-related threats to mental health and well-being are increasing. But this story goes beyond statistics to look at...
Solomon Islands needs its own bank: Wale urges government
The Islandsun
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August 9, 2025
By Irwin Angiki The Leader of Opposition has called for the government to create a national bank for the country. Matthew Wale made the statement in parliament on Monday concluding deliberations on the impact of the Bank of South Pacific’s (BSP)...
Kukum Clinic operational next Monday
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 14, 2025
By LACHLAN EDDIE The Kukum Area Health Centre in East Honiara will resume providing health services for communities in Honiara starting next week. This follows today’s ceremony where the Australian Government officially handed over the renovated...
Honiara council of women in Auki
The Islandsun
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August 12, 2025
By RODRICK DESURI AUKI About 38 members of the Honiara Council of Women are in Auki to work, collaborate and gain experience with their sister council, the Malaita Council of Women. Almost half of them are Honiara-based Malaitans, with supporting...
PM Manele voices strong support for Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly values
The Islandsun
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August 18, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has voiced strong support for the principles and values outlined in the statutes of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (PIPA), describing them as noble and aligned with the shared aspirations of...
Helena Goldie Hospital receives birthing kits
Solomon Star
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August 13, 2025
Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province has received 100 birthing kits donated by the Bairnsdale and Johnsonville Uniting Churches in Victoria, Australia. The recent donation also featured a handmade reproductive apron to teach about...
Leading and Learning on NCDs and Mental Health: A Call to Systemic Action, July 29
The National Tribune
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August 13, 2025
‘Leading and Learning on NCDs and Mental Health: A Call to Systemic Action’ was held on July 29 at Parliament House Canberra, co-hosted by The George Institute for Global Health and the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer. Experts and community...
What do Official War Artists do when there is no war?
RiotACT
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August 18, 2025
eX de Medici, Vilu Military Museum R.T.M. Pt Junior Wantok and Pt Tim (Playboy) Playford (‘Sitting Ducks’ Memorial) Guadalcanal, 2009, watercolour on paper, 38 x 172 cm. Photo: Australian War Memorial. The Australian Official War Artists scheme,...
Friends to all: Solomon Islands juggles security partners in search of maximum support
The Strategist
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August 5, 2025
Somewhere in Solomon Islands lies a security agreement with China that has never been made public, despite assurances from the government of greater transparency. Even today, almost three years after its signing, the agreement still worries many...
China-Solomon Islands Partnership Activates Five New Telecom Towers
Tech Pacific
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August 2, 2025
In a major boost for digital connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have commissioned five new telecommunication towers, raising the total number of operational sites to 40 as of July 31,...
Solomon Islands coach says women’s team can ‘go for the World Cup’ after stunning...
Pacific News Service
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Solomon Islands national women’s football team head coach Moses Toata says they have proven that winning at the highest level of the sport is possible if things are done right. The side defeated reigning champions Papua New Guinea 3-2 in the final...
Solomon Islands Advances National Coral Reef Action Plan with Key Provincial Stakeholder Workshop in Malaita, Emphasizing Community Stewardship.
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 28, 2025
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in its capacity as the lead national executing agency for the Global Environment Fund’s Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Reefs, Resilient communities project (GEF CRR), is continuing with its engagement for the...
China Harbor Engineering Company and Huawei Boosts Communication in Solomon Islands with Five New Tower Sites
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 31, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands – In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have successfully activated another five new telecommunication tower sites as of July 31,...
GP eyes provincial hospital
The Islandsun
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August 9, 2025
BY SAMIE WAIKORI The Guadalcanal provincial government is planning to establish a provincial hospital. In pursuit of the plan, the province has identified five hectares of land for the proposed hospital project. According to William Atu, Premier...
Concern raised after stabbing incident at Tubila
The Islandsun
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August 18, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE A violent incident at Tubila in Central Province has left a man hospitalised and raises serious concerns over community safety and antisocial behaviour in the Sandfly area. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday,...
Honiara Masters Football League set
Solomon Star
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August 4, 2025
The second edition of the Honiara Masters Football League (HMFL) is set to kick off, with 12 teams confirmed for this year’s competition. Formed just last year, the HMFL is a social football league aimed at providing senior citizens in Honiara the...