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Solomon Islands calls for a plastic treaty and financial support at UNOC3 to address marine pollution caused by plastics and WW2 remains
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 9, 2025
By Fredrick Kusu In Nice, France For Solomon Islands, pollution is not just a contamination caused to the environment or marine biodiversity but a threat to human lives. For years, the country has been battling to address pollution caused by...
Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Key Blue Ecosystems
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 10, 2025
At the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference,Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele highlighted the country’s strong commitment to protecting vital blue ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. Prime Minister Manele emphasized...
Solomon Islands Joins Global Leaders as UN Ocean Conference Officially Opens in France
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 9, 2025
NICE, France – Monday, 9 June 2025 — The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action...
Aspen Medical launches defence, national security division
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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June 22, 2025
Canberra headquartered Aspen Medical has announced the launch of a new specialist capability: Aspen Medical – Defence and National Security. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and long-standing...
Health services face legal risk over poor quality care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
Croakey Health Media
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June 18, 2025
*** Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article mentions someone who has died *** An urgent need to improve healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and to progress structural reform are among the...
Solomon Islands Joins UN Ocean Conference in France
Tavuli News
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June 9, 2025
The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens today in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action for the protection and sustainable...
USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands
Scoop
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Saturday, 14 June 2025, 6:40 am Press Release: FAO Bangkok, 10 June 2025 – The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved USD 8.9 million in grant funding for an FAO-led initiative to strengthen food security and climate resilience in the...
Solomon Islands Participates in Blue Economy Finance Forum
Tavuli News
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June 8, 2025
As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki, represented Solomon Islands at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the Grimaldi...
Solomon Islands participates in Blue Economy Finance Forum ahead of UNOC
Solomon Star
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June 8, 2025
Nice, France —As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the...
Solomon Islands Advocates Nature as Strategic Infrastructure at Asia Clean Energy Forum
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 8, 2025
Manila, Philippines — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Dr. Chris Vehe took the global stage at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila last week, delivering a powerful statement...
A milestone achievement and Groundbreaking Advancement in Cardiac Care, A FIRST for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 12, 2025
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first-ever Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) performed on Thursday 5th June 2025. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a...
Small Islands, Big Solutions: Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Tavuli News
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – Wednesday, 11 June 2025 – At a time when global leaders are seeking solutions to safeguard the world’s oceans, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivered a clear and hopeful message at the Third UN Ocean Conference:...
“It’s Our Lifeline”: Solomon Islands Tells Global Leaders to Prioritize Ocean Food Systems at UN Summit
Tavuli News
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June 12, 2025
Nice, France – Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bradley Tovosia, told world leaders at a UN Ocean Conference side event today that protecting aquatic food systems is not just sound policy—it...
SI Group Signs Exclusive MOU in Support of Solomon Islands' First Special Economic Zone
Antara
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June 12, 2025
Hanoi, Vietnam (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- SI Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of the Solomon Islands to serve as a strategic adviser and priority investor in the development and international promotion of the...
Fiji PM says China military presence not welcome in Pacific
Deutsche Welle
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July 2, 2025
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday that he is opposed to China gaining a permanent military foothold in the South Pacific region. "If they want to come, who would welcome them? Not Fiji," Rabuka told reporters during an address...
PNG, Spain to address issues on biodiversity
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) looks forward to cooperating and contributing meaningfully with Spain on issues concerning biodiversity, climate change, global health, ocean governance and sustainable development, says Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae. Sir...
Australia continues to touch life of rural Solomon Islanders
The Islandsun
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June 10, 2025
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Australia through its Solomon Islands Australia Community Partnership Program (SI-ACPP) continues to support Solomon Islands with essential livelihood projects that touch the life of people in rural areas. Recently, the SI-ACPP...
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...
Naha Health Centre reaches halfway milestone with roofing installed
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 20, 2025
The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete. Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said the milestone was a significant one for...
Fiji says would not welcome China military presence in Pacific
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY — Fiji’s prime minister said Wednesday that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region. China has spent years cementing its influence in a string of Pacific island...