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Collaboration to discuss women’s health issues
Solomon Star
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June 19, 2025
Vois Blo Mere Solomons (VBMS) in partnership with the National Council of Women (NCW) successfully held a discussion with the National Referral Hospital (NRH) women health workers to empower each other, collaborate and advance women’s health...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Health infrastructure team attend training in Aust
Solomon Star
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June 3, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Health Infrastructure Department Manager together with other Solomon Islands Government Ministries, Honiara City Council and the State-Owned Enterprises attended an intensive 5-days training...
China donates medical supplies, boosting new facility
The Islandsun
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June 13, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Chinese embassy recently handed over a batch of medical supplies, valued at an estimated SBD 168,000, to support the newly opened Comprehensive Medical Center at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). Ambassador Cai Weiming...
Nia Tero: Indigenous Guardianship the ‘Only Time-Tested Approach’ To Healthy Ocean Ecosystems
Inter Press Service
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June 12, 2025
Biodiversity, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Change Justice, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, PACIFIC COMMUNITY, Pacific Community Climate Wire, Sustainable Development...
Scientists say ocean health and biodiversity at a tipping point, new survey reveals
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 11, 2025
Climate change, overfishing and changes to habitats are the greatest threats to ocean health. Scientists from every single inhabited continent agree ocean biodiversity is under threat but there is still reason for optimism if we act now to save it...
Pacific Islands focus: health sovereignty, polio outbreak and regional relationships
Croakey Health Media
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June 9, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: As we wait to hear whether Australia will co-host COP31 climate negotiations next year with Pacific Islands nations, Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu has expressed disappointment about the Federal Government’s...
Life-threatening disease in one Aussie state surpasses 70 cases
Sky News Australia
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June 6, 2025
Queensland Health authorities are investigating two cases of locally-acquired malaria adding to the state's total number of 71 infections so far this year. It is understood a second infection of the deadly disease was recently identified in the...
Call to respect health facilities
Solomon Star
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June 6, 2025
DISRESPECTFUL act and vandalism against health facilities in the rural communities has sparked deep concerned amongst community leaders calling for great respect to such important service. A community leader at Fox Bay Rural Health Centre in West...
New cases of one of the world's deadliest diseases emerge in Australia
9News
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June 6, 2025
Authorities are investigating two more locally-acquired cases of malaria in Queensland after a rise in cases in recent months. A second resident has contracted malaria in the Torres Strait local government area, according to state government....
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele Departs Honiara for International Engagements
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 4, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele departed Honiara this afternoon for international engagements overseas. He will represent the Solomon Islands at two key global forums—the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, and the...
Urgent outbreak alert as life-threatening disease surges in one Aussie state as wet weather fuels spike in cases
Daily Mail
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June 5, 2025
By MATT JONES FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:41 EDT, 4 June 2025 | Updated: 21:46 EDT, 4 June 2025 Two more cases of malaria have been recorded in Queensland with residents warned the potentially deadly disease can lead to seizures and...
Queensland Health investigating locally acquired malaria cases
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 4, 2025
Queensland Health is investigating two cases of locally acquired malaria as the state's total number of infections this year rises to 71. In its latest notifiable conditions report, Queensland Health says a second locally acquired malaria case was...
Biodiversity allows for sustainable fisheries, better nutrition
Cornell Chronicle - New York
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June 3, 2025
To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish. The right combination of certain...
Pacific universities become hubs of cultural revival
The Islandsun
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June 30, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA PACIFIC universities are no longer just centers of learning—they are becoming hubs of cultural revival and innovation. Vice Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau highlighted this...