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By Gina Maka’a Athletes from the Pacific including Solomon Islands took part in the Green Initiative Pacific Games 2023 Country representative tree planting at Saint Joseph’s Tenaru School today. The activity highlights Oceania’s continuous fight against climate change that is affecting the Pacific Islands. The trees will be a landmark…
By Dirk Wagener, United Nations Resident Coordinator With the Pacific Games underway in the Solomon Islands and drawing to a close this weekend, the nation has taken centre stage as athletes from across the Pacific region gathered to compete. Beyond the thrill of competition, these games offer the Solomon Islands…
Australia has provided significant funding support to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) to prepare them cover the Pacific Games, now underway in Honiara. “ABC International Development (ABCID) has delivered equipment and training to SIBC on behalf of the Australian Government,” a statement the Australian High Commission issued today said.…
By Charley Piringi Work to renovate the Emergency Unit at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara has stopped because hospital authorities reportedly diverted funds for the project towards hosting the Pacific Games, according to a leading doctor. “NRH Emergency Department has been closed for more than a month now,”…
By Gina Maka’a Winning three gold medals for her country is great, but doing it in front of her mother, relatives and the home crowd is extra special. That’s how Iron lady Jenly Wini felt after she scooped the first three gold medals for Solomon Islands this morning in the…
Solomon Islands’ weather forecasters have been told their work is important to save lives and properties. Visiting Australia’s Governor General David Hurley made the reminder when he officially opened the new Solomon Islands National Weather Forecasting office in Honiara today. Australia funded the building through the United Nations Development Programme…
By Gina Maka’a National broadcaster Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) today launched its new television service – SIBC TV – ahead of the Pacific Games, which officially kicks off this Sunday. The launch came at the back of SIBC’s 71 years of broadcasting in Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare,…
By Charlie Piringi Today marked the start of the Sol2023 Pacific Games with a traditional welcome ceremony held at the East-End Sports Centre, King George VI School. The highlight of the ceremony was the impressive showcasing of Guadalcanal Traditional Towering Chupu, emphasizing the province’s role as the host island for…
Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda will visit Solomon Islands from November 19 – 21 November to attend the Pacific Games. Sir David will be supporting the largest ever Australian team at a Pacific Games, celebrating the shared love of sport that unites the Pacific family and our…
The upgrade of the Taro runway in Choiseul Province now enables flights to operate under all weather conditions.The upgraded facility handed over to the government from the governments of Australia and New Zealand included a 960-meter runway, chip sealed for all weather use and equipped with Solar ground lighting, including…
