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From streams to solutions – Lavinia’s leadership sparks change in Choiseul
BY NED GAGAHE In Choiseul Province, where many families rely on streams for drinking water, Lavinia Pupuru is helping to change this story. She doesn’t see problems — she sees possibilities and solutions. When she speaks about her community, her...
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Suva to host Miss Fiji Pageant from 10th to 13th December
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Fiji is set to shine on the regional stage as it prepares to host both the Miss Fiji Pageant and the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, celebrating culture, beauty, and empowerment across the Pacific. Speaking at the launch of the events, Minister for...
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Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI
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A saint to be for a nation: Peter To Rot’s witness shapes Papua New Guinea
Pope St. John Paul II declared Peter To Rot Blessed, in 1995, as the first Martyr of Papua New Guinea, as a new figure of holiness is a layman a husband, father, teacher, and catechist. Pope Francis approved his canonization on March 31, 2025, and...
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No imported control: Pacific sovereignty demands legal and cultural grounding
The 13 September editorial in the newspaper The Australian, provocatively titled “China’s Cultural Revolution forced on to the Solomons”, framed Solomon Islands’ adoption of aspects of China’s “Fengqiao Experience” as a lurch towards...
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Move to promote ‘Walk the Talk for life’ Initiative
MINISTRY of Health and Medical Services and Ministry of Public Services will promote ‘Walk the Talk for life’ Initiative. The collaboration is to address the alarming rise of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) in the country. Minister of Health of...
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Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World in 2025
See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
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INSIDE STORY: Kerzner’s landmark project in Fiji
INTERNATIONAL developer and operator of luxury resorts Kerzner International Holdings Limited has announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of private homes to be developed in Fiji. The landmark development is a testament to...
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Father shares traditions with daughter
WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni Yalo. The voyage from Fiji to the...
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Empowering women, strengthening stewardship in marine conservation
Nagotano, Central Province – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), as the lead national executing agency for the Global Environment Fund’s Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities project (GEF CRR) in Solomon Islands, recently...
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‘One year it could be bushfires and another year flood’ – what drew architect James Davidson to “unsexy” resilience work
Architect James Davidson managed the restoration of the Lamb House, now known as Home, cited as nationally significant by the Australian Institute of Architects. It was part of his radical switch from doing high end work for rich clients to...
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Newly appointed envoy vows to serve Pakistan community in Australia
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - CANBERRA, Oct 16 (APP): The newly appointed Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Irfan Shaukat on Thursday appreciating the hard work and contributions of Pakistani expatriates, vowed to...
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A martyr for marriage: the heroic Peter To Rot, PNG’s first saint
The official portrait of Bl Peter To Rot by Raúl Berzosa. IMAGE: Courtesy of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea & the Solomon Islands. It’s not the eyes that draw you in when you first look at the official portrait of Papua New...
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AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS COMMUNITY TRANSFORM
The Tivulu community in Munda, Western Province, is experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the community-led installation of safe water facilities. Since relocating inland after the 2007 tsunami, Tivulu community, especially women and...
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PM Manele highlights peace, security at UNGA
BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to global peace and security during his official engagements at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking to local media yesterday...
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Teachers urged to work collaboratively to benefit students
The Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, was the Chief Guest at the World Teachers’ Day celebrations held in Honiara on Friday, 3 October 2025. The event was attended by teachers from schools in and...
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Minister urges teachers to team up for students’ sake
BY MORRIS NAFU Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Tozen Leokana calls on teachers across the Solomon Islands to work together for the sake of their students, stressing that collaboration is key to shaping the nation’s...
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