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The Coral Triangle – the epicentre of marine diversity
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Ascarosepion pfefferi is also known as Pfeffer’s flamboyant cuttlefish. – Photo by Jenny Huang/Wikimedia Commons I NOW know why the late Shell professor of Environmental Studies at Unimas Dr...
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Djuric, Solomon Islands' FM sign agreement on mutual abolition of visas
NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Friday in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, Peter Shanel Agovaka, with whom he signed an inter-governmental agreement on mutual abolition of visas for...
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Pacific leaders unite to prioritise climate action and regional security
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Pacific leaders are set to "amplify Pacific priorities to shape and influence global decisions" at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week. Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) chair Jeremiah Manele will lead...
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Solomon Islands joins in global efforts to protect humanitarian workers
BY LORETTA B MANELE Solomon Islands has joined other countries around the world to support a new international declaration that aims to protect humanitarian workers. According to a press statement from the Press Secretariat of the Office of the...
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Solomon Islands Joins Global Efforts to Protect Humanitarian Workers
New York, Sunday 21 September 2025 – Solomon Islands has joined countries around the world in supporting a new international declaration aimed at protecting humanitarian workers. Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka signed the declaration...
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SINTA acting president urges fair treatment for teachers
BY MORRIS NAFU Acting President of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA), Frank Robolite’e, urges the government to ensure equitable benefits for teachers, calling for an end to years of perceived neglect. Speaking at the World...
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Education minister reaffirms commitment to teachers
BY MORRIS NAFU The Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana, pledges to continue supporting the teaching profession in Solomon Islands, backed by development partners, to ensure educators receive the necessary...
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Outrage as Solomon Islands government orders vetting of stories on national broadcaster
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The Solomon Islands’ government has prompted outrage by ordering the censorship of the national broadcaster, forbidding it from publishing material critical of the government, which will vet all stories before broadcast. On Monday the government...
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Teachers unite in Honiara to mark World Teachers Day
BY MORRIS NAFU Hundreds of educators from across Honiara and surrounding Schools in Guadalcanal came together at the National Auditorium yesterday to honour “World Teachers Day”. The event, attended by more than 1000 teachers, was locally themed...
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The Pacific Tourism Organisation Hosts Two-Week Research Training for PNGTPA to Strengthen Tourism Data Capacity
From 16 to 30 September 2025, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a two-week research training program for the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), aimed at strengthening PNGTPA’s capacity to manage and deliver...
Pacific leaders urged to strengthen Ocean collaboration for future generations
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By Sera Sefeti The Pacific must not stand aside while others make decisions about the future of the ocean, warned Dr Filimon Manoni, Commissioner of the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC), on the opening day of the Pacific Ocean...
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Pacific Islands Ocean Conference opens with call for unity and action
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The Second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference opened in Honiara Monday, with a strong call for unity, science and traditional knowledge to guide Pacific-led solutions for sustainable ocean governance. Speaking on behalf of the Council of Regional...
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Solomon Islands Outclass Fiji In A Dominant 5-2 Victory
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation In the closing minutes, Fiji struck twice, with Nikil Chand converting a precise pass from Filipe Baravilala, who later found the net himself to give the hosts a late flourish. 21 September 2025 With...
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King Tupou VI arrives in Solomon Islands for USP graduation ceremony
Honiara, Solomon Islands — His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, who also serves as Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP), has arrived in the Solomon Islands ahead of this week’s USP Graduation Ceremony in Honiara. In true Pacific...
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PM Manele Congratulates Solomon Islands Kurukuru
New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele congratulated the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their commanding 7–0 victory over Tuvalu in their final match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 at Vodafone Arena in...
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8% interest rate declared for NPF members
The Minister of Finance and Treasury Trevor Mahaga has declared an eight (8%) percent crediting rate for all Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) members on Tuesday 30th September 2025. This is for the Financial Year ending 30th June...
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Solomon Islands score first win over NZ, hosts Fiji beat Vanuatu in Futsal Men's Cup
Solomon Islands Clifford Misitana during the OFC Futsal Men's Cup 2025 game against New Zealand. Photo: Kirk Corrie / Phototek.nz The Solomon Islands and host Fiji have claimed opening wins on the first day of the OFC Futsal Men's Cup 2025 in...
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How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?
Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...
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Solomon Islands edge New Zealand 2-1 in OFC Futsal Men’s cup opener
The OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 kicked off with a nail-biting encounter as the Solomon Islands secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over New Zealand in the opening match. The closely contested game delivered high drama and set a high bar for the rest...
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Pacific Para athletes win 16 medals at inaugural NZ para table tennis tournament
Mens Doubles MD20: GOLD – (Tahiti) Manua Chariy Mazet Daudignon & Teva Yves BU LUC / SILVER – (PNG) Haoda Agari & (SOL) Rodney Satini / BRONZE – (Fiji) Jone Vukinamaulevu & (AUS) Jake Ballestrino. Photo: Table Tennis NZ FB. Ann-Tauilo Motuga |...
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