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CANBERRA, AAP – Pacific island nations will get a larger chunk of Australia’s foreign aid as spending is refocused after the United States slashed its aid agency. Foreign Minister Penny Wong asked her department to compile a list of aid programs across the Pacific and Southeast Asia that would be…
Local Malaita business Goshen Enterprise is partnering with Australia to help taro farmers increase production to meet the growing demand for products in Honiara. Australia’s support, in collaboration with Solomon Islands Government ministries, will help Goshen scale up operations creating more local jobs, supporting more farmers, and contributing to the…
Football fever is set to take over the Solomon Islands as the countdown begins for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 in Honiara, from March 30 to April 12. As excitement builds, the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has officially announced ticket prices, making it easier for fans to secure…
Leaders of Papua New Guinea and would-be nation Bougainville are holding moderated talks this week in Port Moresby to clarify the province’s pathway to independence. Bougainville, an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea’s east, has long sought independence, even declaring as much without success in 1975. In 2019, 98 per…
Support Community-Led Planned Relocation; Protect Walande Residents from Climate Impact Key Points: · Intensifying climate impacts have displaced members of Walande and other coastal communities in Solomon Islands, threatening the enjoyment of their economic, social, and cultural rights. · Walande community members relocated from a small island to mainland Malaita due to…
ANZ Bank has struck a deal with the Australian government to guarantee banking services in the Pacific. Australia has been working with commercial banks to stop an exodus of financial services from Pacific island nations, which aren’t profitable. There have been concerns a vacuum could lead to Chinese state-linked banks…
by Ofani Eremae Whilst the Government says its legal team is reviewing the Daniel Suidani court ruling with the intention to appeal, a local law expert and academic says an appeal may not be possible. Solomon Islander Dr Joseph Foukona, an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii in the…
by Ronald Toito’ona Bank South Pacific (BSP) Solomon Islands has failed to respond to questions regarding multiple reports of unexplained deductions from customer accounts, some involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. Craig Day, a prominent business owner, sounded the alarm after his company, Solomon Motors Ltd, experienced a massive and…
by Ofani Eremae A local law expert says the Suidani court ruling serves as a reminder that “those who exercise governmental power must do so responsibly and justly”. Dr Joseph Foukona, a Solomon Islander currently teaching at the University of Hawaii in the United States, was responding to the High…
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women who break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Education and training are crucial in providing women and girls with opportunities to reach their full potential, and Dr Zina Bird’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance…
