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Students and teachers from Gawa Primary and Secondary School in the Reef Islands, Temotu Province have taken the lead in voluntarily cleaning up Lomlom Airport, following the recent suspension of flight services due to safety concerns. The clean-up was carried out free of charge, with no payment requested or expected.…
An international court says countries have an obligation to prevent harm from climate change and redress damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Activists welcomed the non-binding advisory opinion issued by a 15-judge panel at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands overnight as a step in the right direction.…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has praised the people of Rennell and Bellona Province for their reform journey, describing it as a powerful example of resilience and people-driven progress during the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day celebration in Tigoa on Tuesday. He also acknowledged the important progress made in the province,…
by Poppy Johnston of AAP in Canberra For the first time, the world’s highest court will offer advice on the world’s biggest problem. It’s a punchy slogan that has been wielded successfully by young campaigners to build global momentum behind a landmark international climate case first conceived by a group of…
by Helen Sea (InsidePNG) and Charley Piringi (In-depth Solomons) In a significant stride towards bolstering its governance capabilities, the Bougainville House of Representatives has embarked on a week-long parliamentary attachment program with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. This initiative, part of a long-standing inter-parliamentary cooperation, underscores Bougainville’s commitment to…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and Office of Research and Postgraduate studies (ORPS) has received a technology boost with the delivery of 10 laptops, one desktop computer, four projectors, one printer, audio visual equipment and other accessories through the Solomon Islands-Australia Education Partnership…
by Georgina Maka’a Five Years of Hope, Now Disappointment Five years ago, a wave of optimism swept through Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands. People gathered at street corners, market areas, and in villages, buzzing with anticipation about a transformative program backed by one of the world’s superpowers. The Strengthening Competitiveness,…
Minister for Women Cathy Nori says she’s impressed by the facilities for women and families at the new market in Buala – currently under construction – and that the market was a transformational project that would benefit the people. Nori, who is also MP for Maringe-Kokota, where the market is, joined…
U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands Ann Marie Yastishock visited the Vilu Military Museum on June 25 in north-west Guadalcanal during her recent visit. According to Museum director Caspar Diau, this was the first time that a U.S. Ambassador ever visited the open-air museum that his father-in-law founded and singlehandedly created,…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) position on West Papua and the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) remains unchanged following the recent 23rd MSG Leaders Meeting in Suva, Fiji. Speaking during a press conference in Honiara, the Prime Minister…
