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Local and regional journalists preparing to cover next week’s Pacific Island Leaders Meeting in Honiara are encouraged to  continue telling the stories of the Pacific, ensuring regional decisions are meaningful and accessible to all Pacific peoples. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the encouragement when he opened the Regional Media Workshop in…
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change.  Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia recently undertook a visit to Honiara to discuss with local scientists improving critical alert and early…
by Charles Piringi Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka recently raised concerns in Parliament over ongoing illegal mining practices at the Gold Ridge mine site, accusing both the investor and government ministries of failing landowners. Shanel, talking on behalf of communities directly affected by mining, claimed illegal gold panning at…
Key findings: by Ronald Toito’ona Thousand Ships Bay, located on the southern coast of Isabel Province, was once a place of life, culture, and abundance. Its clear waters and rich marine life fed generations and connected communities. Now it stands on the brink of ecological collapse. At the heart of…
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…
