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SPC to Support Government’s Hosting of the Pacific Water Ministers Forum

THE Pacific Community (SPC) has pledged to assist the Solomon Islands Government in hosting the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum, which is scheduled to take place later this year. The Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Secretariat will collaborate with…

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Australia and SINYC Empower Youths in Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue

THE Solomon Islands National Youth Congress and Australia partnered to host the 7th Series of the Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue. The Dialogue involved 135 young Solomon Islanders based in Honiara, Guadalcanal and Gizo who discussed training opportunities and skills…

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MASI Workshop Empowers Journalists on Carbon Trading

BY JOY OFASIA THE Media Association Solomon Islands (MASI) conducted a one-day training workshop for local mainstream journalists to enhance their understanding of carbon trading and conservation. The event, held yesterday at the MASI conference room in Honiara, aimed to…

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First-Ever Climate Change and Disaster Disability Inclusion Dialogue

BY CHRIS ALEX THE first-ever Climate Change and Disaster Disability Inclusion Dialogue was held yesterday at the Saint Barnabas Hall in Honiara, a collaboration between Oxfam in the Pacific and the Disabled People’s Association Solomon Islands (DPASI). The one-day event…

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ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined project partners in the Solomon Islands for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the Tina River main dam structure. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele led the commissioning ceremony. He was…

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Introduction of “Pay As You Throw” Household Waste Collection Service Pilot Project in Honiara

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Honiara City Council, Guadalcanal Provincial Government, and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, is launching the ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) household waste collection pilot project in…

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Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association leads Clean Up Campaign at Mamana Water Seafront

IN an effort to instill a sense of responsibility for Mamana water community towards keeping their environment clean, the Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association, over the weekend, transformed the community seafront into a cleaner and safe space where they can…

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