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Australian Awards graduate pushes to improve rural infrastructure in SI

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A young civil and structural engineer is now utilising his knowledge and skills acquired under an Australian Awards Scholarship (AAS) to ensure his local community have the same infrastructure development to those in capital Honiara of Solomon Islands. Jim Tawa Biliki received his Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural) testamur in early October while on […]

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Selwyn College’s Principal and Five students attended the High School Students Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day in Japan

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Five students and the school principal from Selwyn College participated in the High School Students Summit on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” 2024 in Kumamoto, Japan on October 23rd and 24th . The summit meeting is based on the resolution to designate November 5 as “World Tsunami Awareness Day” which was proposed by 142 co-sponsored countries

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Australian alumna empowers her community through fashion

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Australia is Solomon Islands’ nambawan partner skills training Solomon Islanders. The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Solomon Islands is empowering young Solomon Islands women with skills training qualifications that are Australian recognised, giving them opportunities to generate income and support the local community. Rosie Galo is a recent APTC graduate with a Certificate III

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Go Big or Go Home: Jaro Local is transforming the Music Landscape in Solomon Islands with BONFIRE

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Go Big or Go Home: Jaro Local is transforming the Music Landscape in Solomon Islands with BONFIRE The 2024 Bonfire Festival in Honiara marked another successful event, showcasing the incredible power of people coming together through music and culture. With a diverse lineup of local and international artists, such as Solomon Islands’ own Onetox and

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Suidani and Talifilu 2021 Riot Case: ARREST, INTERVIEW or DISTRACTION?

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The recent arrest of Malaita Province leader Daniel Suidani and his political advisor Celsus Talifilu has sparked significant public confusion and debate. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) reported the arrests, leading many to question the circumstances surrounding the actions taken against these prominent political figures. Celsus Talifilu later characterized the event as more

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Maverick P. Seda: The SI Youth Leader Behind the Fight for Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty

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Maverick P. Seda: The Solomon Islands’ Youth Leader Behind the Fight for Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty On September 24, 2024, Peter Shanel Agovaka, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Solomon Islands, signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) or the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty during a high-level ceremony

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Meet Alvina Polyn Taloni: A Solomon Islands’ Student In Japan

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Meet Alvina Polyn Taloni: A Solomon Islands’ Student In Japan Japan Embassy in Solomon Islands is pleased to share the personal experiences of Solomon Islands students who are currently studying at different universities in Japan on MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) scholarships. Read the life experience story of Alvina

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Solomon Islander Chris Rohoimae Wins Pacific Break 2024

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Solomon Islander Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae Wins Pacific Break 2024 Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae, a rising music artist from the Solomon Islands and finalist in the Pacific Break 2024 competition, was taken by shock when he received a call from Nesia Daily, thinking it was for an interview. To his surprise, the call was to announce that he had

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Woodford Robotics Team Proudly representing SI in Greece

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From dreams to reality. The students from Woodford International school are living their dreams in Greece, learning and competing against more than 100 plus countries about their passion, Robotics. The Woodford Robotics team proudly representing the Solomon Islands at the First World Robotics Competition in Greece, showcasing their innovation and determination on an international stage.

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