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Solomon Islands Marks 47 Years of Independence
The Islandsun
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July 8, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA HONIARA residents, government officials and guests gathered at the National Stadium on Monday, July 7, 2025 to mark the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary, despite the light to heavy downpour. Celebrated under the theme...
PM witnesses handover of PCDF-IEDCR projects in Central province
The Islandsun
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July 8, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele witnessed the official handover of several key infrastructure projects funded under the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) and the World Bank-supported Integrated Economic Development and...
New commerce minister
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
Honourable Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in Tuesday, 8th July at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration. This completes the latest phase of the ministerial reshuffle under the Government for...
Trevor Manemahaga Appointed Commerce Minister
Tavuli News
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July 8, 2025
Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in today at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, completing the latest phase of the ministerial reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and...
Hon. Manemahaga sworn in as Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
Hon. Manemahaga sworn in as Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Hon. Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in today at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, completing the latest...
The legal eagles behind the mushroom trial that captured the world’s attention
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 8, 2025
Genteel in his interactions from the bench during Erin Patterson’s trial, Beale was thorough when instructing the jury. The lead prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers, SC, was appointed a Crown prosecutor by the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions in...
Buala Market Impresses Minister for Women
Tavuli News
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July 8, 2025
The new Buala Market has been designed in consultation with vendors and the local community to create an inclusive and accessible space for more than 150 vendors. Once completed, it is expected to enhance economic opportunities for women, people...
Solomon Islands turns 47
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
By Mary Idu Burumaea Solomon Islands today, marked its 47th Independence Anniversary. The event started with a parade starting at Town Council from the West side and Henderson on the east, to the National Stadium where the official program was...
Xi Jinping congratulates Solomon Islands on independence day
CGTN
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Governor General of Solomon Islands David Tiva Kapu on the country's independence day. (Cover: View of Honiara, capital of Solomon Islands. /Xinhua)
Amir Sends Congratulations To Governor-General Of Solomon Islands
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of the Solomon Islands HE Sir David Tiva Kapu on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day....
Solomon Islanders celebrated 47th Independence
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
Solomon Islanders Bougainville Association celebrated 47th Independence anniversary in Solomon island colours at Kuri Village Resort yesterday. It was even more special when the High Commissioner of Solomon Islands to PNG, His excellency, Mr...
UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Solomon Islands on Independence Day
Emirates 24|7
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July 7, 2025
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sir David Tiva Kapu, Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin...
Prime Minister Manele Urges Unity and Stability at Solomon Islands’ 47th Independence Anniversary Thanksgiving Service
The Islandsun
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July 7, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivered a heartfelt and forward-looking message during the 47th Solomon Islands Independence Anniversary Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at St Barnabas Cathedral. He urged citizens...
PNG and Solomon Islands seal policing deal
Pacific News Service
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Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement to formalise the deployment of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) members for policing duties there. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko and his Solomon Islands...
NTF is about opportunities: PM
The Islandsun
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July 7, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (NTF) is more than just exchanging goods and services; it is about opportunities. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed this when he officially opened this year’s Annual National Trade Fair...
Noro Clerk acknowledges government and donors
The Islandsun
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July 7, 2025
BY BEN BILUA Gizo The Clerk of Noro Town, Gavin Totu, has expressed gratitude to the national government and donor partners for their continued support in transforming Noro into a fast-growing urban center in Western Province. Speaking to Island...
PM Manele: Unity and Stability Key to a Stronger Nation
Tavuli News
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reminded Solomon Islanders of the value of unity and stability in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking during the 47th Independence Thanksgiving Service at St. Barnabas Cathedral today, the Prime...
“Let’s be the agents of positive change”: SI journo urges counterparts
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
SOLOMON Islands journalist Deli Sharon Oso has urged international journalists who completed a journalist exchange program in China last week to be agents of positive change and multilateralism by promoting agendas for the common good of...
As the sea recedes, Pacific nations turn to ancestral knowledge to withstand climate change
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
In Liliana, a coastal village in the Solomon Islands, the sea swallowed three rows of graves. More than 200 ancestors now lie beneath rising tides. For years, community members watched the shoreline retreat, waiting for help that never came. When...
JOHN WONG ABA GETS THE GONG
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
JOHN WONG ABA – the King of Downstream Processing in Solomon Islands on Monday 7th July 2025 was awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI) – the nation’s Distinguished Order at the ceremony marking Solomon Islands 47th independence anniversary....