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Applications for 2026 scholarships open soon
Solomon Star
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July 3, 2025
APPLICATIONS for all 2026 government scholarships will open in two weeks time. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Wednesday through its Minister Tozen Leokana at the launch of the Solomon...
No dispute, Huawei tower project makes progress
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
The construction of Huawei telecommunications towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) is progressing smoothly in Vella La Vella, Western Province—with no disputes reported to date. Six tower sites are...
ALIEN IN TOWN
The Islandsun
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July 1, 2025
Solomon Islands’ foreign investment board makes public refute of SI Group Ltd’s legal status BY IRWIN ANGIKI The Solomon Islands Foreign Investment Division (FID) has publicly labelled the SI Group Limited as an ‘alien entity’. FID in a public...
SURGEON WARNS
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
About eight people die daily in the Solomons as a result of the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) related sickness. The alarming statistics was issued by one of the country’s top surgeon Dr Chester Kuma in an interview with...
Three mobile towers now operational
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) continues to make strong progress, with three new telecommunications sites successfully brought online. The newly operational sites include M66-Muana and M67-O’omoro are located in...
“It’s the idea of giving back”
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
Kadere party defends involvement with SI Group, & Busy Signal concert BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Kadere Party Solomon Islands (KPSI) has defended its involvement with SI Group, as preparations are underway for the upcoming international artist Busy...
Busy Signal show promises spotlight for country
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The Solomon Islands will host its first Joint Kadare Independence Festival, headlined by global reggae and dancehall sensation Busy Signal. The free event, which promises to electrify DC Park, was officially launched yesterday at a...
SI renews cooperation with Kuwait
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has recently met with Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development; renewing Solomon Islands cooperation with the Middle Eastern country. In a recent press conference,...
Sikaiana and Nifiloli to benefit from KIWA Empower Project
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Around 300 plus people of Sikaiana on Malaita outer Islands and 200 people of the Nifiloli community in Temotu province will be direct beneficiaries of the KIWA Empower Project. Jaydol Jacobs, senior project officer (SPO) for...
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...
Provincial forestry officer excited to be part NTF 2025
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Poitete Station Forestry officer, George Bena is super excited to be part of this year’s National Trade Fair (NTF), currently underway in Honiara. Held at the FOPA SINU Panatina campus in East Honiara, the NTF aims to promote...
Pineapple farmer raises concern over poor roads
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Elvis Butoa Jr from Gheghede village in East Central Guadalcanal is a pineapple farmer who sells his pineapples at the Honiara Central Market. The business has allowed Butoa to support his family and community. Life’s good. But...
Govt signs up 62 preferred suppliers
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
A total of 62 private companies under the Solomon Islands Government Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) have signed up with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD). The suppliers have completed the qualification process and recently signed...
Excitement builds, Fair day 3 gets underway
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE The National Trade Fair 2025 enters its third day today, Friday, July 4, 2025 which is expected to draw large crowds to the FOPA Village. Today’s program will commence with a float parade from the Multi-purpose Car Park and...
USD3M ‘School Meal Nutrition Project’
Solomon Star
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July 4, 2025
A new multi-million-dollar school meal nutrition project has been officially launched to improve student health and strengthen local agriculture in Western Province and Isabel. Funded by the Government of Japan through UNICEF, the $3 million USD...
Kiwa initiative launched
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two...
PM supports football cooperation between Wynnum Wolves FC and SIFF
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
The Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the partnership forged between the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and the Brisbane-based Wynnum Wolves Football Club. Prime Minister Manele expressed his appreciation during a...
Migrants to Aus send billions of dollars home
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 3, 2025
Australia’s migration boom helped drive a record $38.2 billion in money sent in overseas remittances last year, including $7.3 billion to India and $5.35 billion to China, according to new analysis. The two countries received nearly one third of...
SI ranked 160th in global internet use
Solomon Star
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June 30, 2025
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 160th in the world for internet usage penetration This was based on the latest global internet statistics compiled for World Population Review 2025. According to the dataset, the country recorded an internet...
Struggle motivates Maesala to pursue diplomacy studies
Solomon Star
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June 30, 2025
A strong passion for international relations and a desire to contribute to global diplomacy has led to Jeffery Junior Maesala undertaking further studies at The University of the South Pacific (USP). The 27-year-old, who grew up on Rennell Island...