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by Aude-Emilie Dorion, Nouméa, New-Caledonia On the eve of the United Nations Ocean Conference, held in Nice from the 9th to 13th of June, geopolitical and economic tensions surrounding seabed mining are reaching new heights. While American relations with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have run up against financial and…
by Ednal Palmer In Kiu, West Are’Are Church and community leaders around Kiu, Malaita, were brought to tears after listening to a powerful presentation by two young advocates from Isabel Province detailing the devastating effects of mining on their environment and communities. The presentation, delivered by members of the Japuana…
by Ednal Palmer in Kiu, West Are’Are The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) has successfully delivered a two-day training workshop in Kiu, West Are’Are, focused on tackling nature crime. The workshop empowered more than 30 community and tribal leaders, conservationists, and church representatives. Held in collaboration with the Japuana Youth…
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita are protecting their shoreline from sea level rise, including at the new Malu’u Market by planting mangroves and coastal trees. Twenty-one participants from Kwene, Darowaraua and Duruabu villages around Malu’u have completed a one-day mangrove rehabilitation and management training workshop, delivered by mangrove and conservation…
A female career diplomat who has served the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the past 14 years has been appointed as Solomon Islands’ next ambassador to Indonesia. Gladys Kamia Isihanua was officially commissioned this morning by Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu to take up the post. She…
Solomon Islands will turn 47th this year after the island nation gained its independence from British rule on 7 July 1978. And Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele unveiled the Independence Anniversary Theme yesterday, as the country counts down to the event on July 7. “Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity”…
New Infrastructure Development Minister Ricky Fuo’o says one of his key priorities is to enhance transparency and accountability within the ministry. Fun’o relayed this to staff of his ministry when they hosted an official welcome ceremony for him last Friday. His other priorities are strengthening the capacity of local contractors,…
A massive $85 billion tax discrepancy, reportedly uncovered by auditors investigating the tax affairs of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd (SITCO), has triggered a sharp internal rift within the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) — the government agency responsible for tax collection. IRD Commissioner Joseph Dokekana dismissed the assessment as unrealistic,…
by Charley Piringi The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan has awarded Honiara-based investigative news outlet In-depth Solomons one of its 2025 Freedom of the Press Awards at a special ceremony held in Tokyo tonight. The club’s Freedom of the Press Committee annually recognises outstanding individual journalists and media organisations that contribute to…
Opposition leader Matthew Wale led a delegation to Gold Ridge Mine on Thursday as part of his group’s ongoing nationwide public engagement initiative. Wale underscored the importance of firsthand engagement in national leadership. “Our public engagement efforts offer practical insights into how our country truly functions,” Wale said. “As national…
