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Minister Agovaka confirms students in Israel are safe, evacuation plans underway
The Islandsun
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June 30, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka has confirmed that all five Solomon Islands students currently in Israel are safe amid ongoing instability in the region. Speaking during a recent press conference,...
Fiji Says Chinese Military Base, Missiles Not Welcome In Pacific
Zero Hedge
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The tiny South Pacific archipelago country of Fiji has come out firmly against China establishing a military base in the Pacific Islands, according to a statement of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka issued Wednesday. He emphasized that China has no...
Lost Bow of USS New Orleans Found In Depths Of Iron Bottom Sound
Deeper Blue
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July 8, 2025
A team of scientists and explorers aboard the research vessel Nautilus this week located and imaged the lost bow of the warship USS New Orleans for the first time. The bow was found at a depth of approximately 675 meters/2,215 feet in Iron Bottom...
China base not welcome, Fijian prime minister says
Taipei Times
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July 2, 2025
Fiji’s prime minister yesterday said that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region, adding that a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait would impact Pacific islands....
Australia’s Pacific Minister concludes visit, reaffirms strong partnership with Solomon Islands
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, has concluded a successful visit to Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and constructive meetings with Prime Minister Hon....
Fiji PM says China's military bases are 'not welcome' in the Pacific
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
By Stephen Dziedzic, ABC News Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: X / @slrabuka Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has delivered a blow to China's security ambitions in the Pacific, declaring his...
PM Manele Reaffirms Solomon Islands’ Commitment to Melanesian Unity and Regional Strength at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025 —In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the...
Wale: Reshuffle is avoidance, not accountability
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Lency Vokia has been condemned and described by the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust. “Is this the discipline the Prime Minister promised the...
Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs for the people of Solomon Islands. Together with the Minister for...
Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced a SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the...
Mayor highlights unity, progress in anniversary speech
The Islandsun
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July 8, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The 47th Anniversary of Solomon Islands’ Independence was marked with pride and reflection yesterday, Monday, July 7, 2025 as celebrations filled the National Stadium in Honiara. In his keynote address, Mayor Councillor Eddie Siapu...
Take ownership of our future: Manele
The Islandsun
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July 8, 2025
BY INDY MAEALASIA IN his national address to mark the country’s 47th independence anniversary yesterday, Monday, July 7, 2025, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has called on all Solomon Islanders to take ownership of their national journey, urging...
Fiji Opposes Chinese Military Base In Pacific, Says PM Rabuka
StratNews Global
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July 2, 2025
Home China Fiji Opposes Chinese Military Base In Pacific, Says PM Rabuka Strategically placed between the United States and Asia, the Pacific Islands are a focus of rivalry between Washington and Beijing for security ties. Fiji opposes China...
Reshuffle is avoidance, not accountable: Wale
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Vokia, describing the move as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust. “Is this the discipline the Prime Minister promised 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...
‘Strategic investment, policy reform, community engagement needed for production’
The Islandsun
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July 8, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The factors of production in the Solomon Islands hold significant promise but require strategic investment, policy reform and community engagement to fully harness their potential. Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture &...
Lack of data making UXO a threat to communities
The Islandsun
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July 8, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The complete absence of records on how many people have died or injured due to unexploded and abandoned ordnance since World War II hinders solutions to addressing UXO in the country. That is according to the HALO Trust Solomon...
Prime Minister Officially Opens 2025 National Trade Fair
Tavuli News
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair today, describing the event as an important platform for economic development, community engagement, and the promotion of national products. Held under the theme “Trade...
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...
World Bank Team Concluded Mid-Term Review of Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project.
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
A World Bank team visited Solomon Islands to conduct a Mid-Term Review for the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) from June 2 to 11, 2025. During the visit, the team assessed the status of project implementation, discussed...