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- New Funding to Support the Pacific’s Renewable Energy Transitionby Editor’s Desk on November 21, 2024 at 5:51 am
THE Australian Government is partnering with Pacific nations to improve energy security and scale up energy grid transition with a AUD125 million (SBD687.5 million) investment in renewable energy. Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, announced the funding at COP29 at an event attended by Solomon Islands’ Minister for the Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, the Hon Trevor Hedley Mahaga. The announcement comprises a AUD75 million (SBD412.5 million) investment through the REnew Pacific program and AUD50 million (SBD275 million) through the Australia-Pacific Partnership for Energy Transition (APPET) program. The event at the Australian Pavilion at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan,…
- Enhancing Coastal Monitoring and Community Resilience on Sikaiana Islandby Editor’s Desk on November 21, 2024 at 3:28 am
HONIARA, Solomon Islands, 11th November 2024 – People on the Island atoll of Sikaiana will now be able to have access to information relating to the rate of coastal erosion and extent of inundation of their island. Thanks to the construction and installation of a Permanent Survey Marker (PSM) by the Climate Change Division of the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology recently. The successful installation of the PSM and geotagging of housing units are a critical component of the Climate Change Divisions Ongoing Vulnerability and Risk Assessment initiatives During a multisectoral tour of Sikaiana atoll, led…
- Surf’s Up: Solomon Islands and Australia Catch Bigger Waves Together With Support to Kagata Villageby Lynda Wate on November 15, 2024 at 5:52 am
SOLOMON Islands’ tourism sector continues to grow, with the latest announcement of support from Australia for its partnership with Kagata
- Bilikiki Cruises and Emperor Divers Partner to Boost Solomon Islands Dive Tourismby Lynda Wate on November 8, 2024 at 12:10 am
TOURISM Solomons has announced a new partnership that it believes will significantly boost the Solomon Islands dive industry: Honiara-based Bilikiki
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- National Team Set For World Cup Qualifiers Against New Caledonia and PNGby Editor’s Desk on November 6, 2024 at 1:52 am
THE Solomon Islands national team returns to action for a qualification slot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Oceania Qualifiers in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea next week. With two crucial matches against New Caledonia on Thursday 14th November and host side PNG on Sunday 17th November it will determine two teams in Group A who
- Ministry of Home Affairs and Guadalcanal Province Progress Discussion on G-Province Sporting Facilityby Editor’s Desk on October 21, 2024 at 11:48 pm
THE Ministry of Home Affairs and Guadalcanal Province have progressed their discussion on the proposed sports facility earmarked for the province. On Friday, October 11th, 2024, officials from the respective offices met to further the discussion about the proposed site and other initial but key project management stages for this proposed project. The Guadalcanal Province
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- Australia Supports Solomon Islands Mediaby Editor’s Desk on November 21, 2024 at 5:36 am
AUSTRALIA has announced a major new initiative: the Solomon Islands – Australia Media Sector Partnership (SIAMSP), which will provide SBD 11 million over 4 years to support a free and vibrant media sector in Solomon Islands. Australia, through ABC International Development, will partner with media outlets across Solomon Islands, particularly the Media Association of Solomon
- Rennell and Bellona Constituency Signs Labor Mobility Agreement with Canadaby Editor’s Desk on November 21, 2024 at 4:37 am
BY JOY OFASIA THE Rennell and Bellona Constituency has officially signed an agreement with the Canadian International Training and Education Corp (CITREC) at the Pacific Casino Hotel’s Cowboys Bar and Grill on Tuesday. The event was attended by hundreds of Renbel community members residing in Honiara, all eager to embrace the opportunities presented by this
- First group graduates from Literacy and Numeracy Training through Tina Hydro CBSPby Editor’s Desk on November 21, 2024 at 2:44 am
THE Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s journey. Ten women from the communities of Valekocha in Bahomea and Pamphylia in Malango completed the six-week program, setting the stage for broader community
- Eight RSIPF Female Officers Attend Policing Seminar in Australiaby Editor’s Desk on November 20, 2024 at 5:22 am
EIGHT female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently travelled to Australia for the Australasian Council of Women (ACWAP) Professional Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards recently. ACWAP is a member-based organisation supporting women across Australia, New Zealand, and the Central Indo-Pacific region. The ACWAP seminar is an annual event where
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