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Day 2 fair draws massive crowd
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE The atmosphere at the National Trade Fair was electrifying on Day 2, Thursday, July 3, 2025 as hundreds flocked to the FOPA village to witness the vibrant display of Solomon Islands’ economic, cultural and social excitement. The...
China donates livelihood supplies to Malaita
Solomon Star
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July 3, 2025
THE Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands has donated a range of livelihood supplies to the Malaita Province, in a ceremony held at the JQY Enterprise Storage area at Lungga, North Central Guadalcanal on Wednesday. The donation which included an...
14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas
Fijivillage
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14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas The youngest Fiji Kulas player, Adi Ulamila Reva, will be playing for more than just a win when she takes the field on Saturday in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup...
Supreme Court allows insurance subsidies
Uvalde Leader News - Texas
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July 6, 2025
Sunday, July 6, 1975: Downed airplane – Civil Air Patrol searchers spotted the tail section of the Del Rio plane after a Leakey man informed them he had seen a low flying aircraft southwest of Leakey about midnight Friday. The craft apparently...
Su’u boys secure beach v’ball quarterfinals spot
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
Su’u National Secondary School (NSS) of Malaita has advanced to the quarterfinals of the boys beach volleyball competition at the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25). This follows a thrilling straight-sets victory over Nguvia on...
First gold for Nguvia in 400m final
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
Steven Sete sent Nguvia Community High School (CHS) from Guadalcanal Plans into celebration after claiming the school’s first gold medal at the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25). Competing in the senior boys 400m final at the...
New kits for Kulas
The Fiji Times
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July 4, 2025
Fiji’s senior women’s football team will wear new uniforms at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup after Fiji Football Association signed a major five-year deal with US sportswear brand Custom Athletics. The partnership was announced during the Kulas’...
Busy Signal show promises spotlight for country
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The Solomon Islands will host its first Joint Kadare Independence Festival, headlined by global reggae and dancehall sensation Busy Signal. The free event, which promises to electrify DC Park, was officially launched yesterday at a...
“It’s the idea of giving back”
The Islandsun
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July 2, 2025
Kadere party defends involvement with SI Group, & Busy Signal concert BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Kadere Party Solomon Islands (KPSI) has defended its involvement with SI Group, as preparations are underway for the upcoming international artist Busy...
In the Pacific, 'who has kava is king' but some fear it's hurting families
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 5, 2025
Michael Louze has seen a kava-led boom unfolding on the roads of Vanuatu's remote islands. Over the 25 years he's exported the crop, he's never seen prices so high — or growers so flush with cash. "Farmers are buying Land Cruisers with cash...
Parkinson says we will continue to innovate and provide our listeners and followers with great content
Fijivillage
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As Communications Fiji Limited ended their 40th birthday celebration with a Gratitude Concert at Albert Park last night, Founder and Chairman William Parkinson has assured people that they will continue to innovate and provide their listeners and...
Mataliki coach disappointed over Fiji football training ground
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
Tonga’s Mataliki Coach Kilifi Uele openly shared his disappointment regarding the Bidesi park allocated to his team for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup training. This was raised during Wednesday’s press conference at the Fiji Football headquarters in...
Govt signs up 62 preferred suppliers
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
A total of 62 private companies under the Solomon Islands Government Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) have signed up with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD). The suppliers have completed the qualification process and recently signed...
Kudaiasi band raising funds for debut Australia tour
The Islandsun
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July 1, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX Kudaiasi, a vibrant contemporary band from Lilisiana near Auki, Malaita is in Honiara to raise funds for their first-ever international tour in Australia. Renowned for their distinctive fusion of modern rhythms with traditional...
Selwyn’s Diko crowned 100m champ
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
O’Brain Welshman Diko of Selwyn College has been crowned the new 100m champion at the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25), following a thrilling final held on Tuesday, July 1, at the National Stadium in Honiara. The victory also...
Visiting SI for the first time
The Islandsun
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July 3, 2025
PNG sensation, Moqai to perform tomorrow to support diabetic clinic BY CHRIS ALEX Popular Papua New Guinean artist Moqai will perform live in Honiara on Friday, July 4 in a special fundraising concert to support the diabetic clinic in Honiara....
Nguvia duo advance to round 16 in beach v’ball competition
Solomon Star
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July 1, 2025
Nguvia Secondary School’s beach volleyball pair, Maria Rosita and Vanessa Ludah, have advanced to the round of 16 of the Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25) volleyball competition. Nguvia Secondary School is located on the Guadalcanal...
Aleksenko saves the day for Team Marianas
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas still made it to the medal board on Day 4 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau — thanks to swimmer Isaiah Aleksenko. On a day marked by mixed results, Aleksenko gave the NMI a much-needed...
PM supports football cooperation between Wynnum Wolves FC and SIFF
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
The Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the partnership forged between the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and the Brisbane-based Wynnum Wolves Football Club. Prime Minister Manele expressed his appreciation during a...
Record number of teams enter beach v’ball
Solomon Star
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June 30, 2025
Beach Volleyball competition at the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25) officially got underway on Monday, June 30, at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) compound. This year’s tournament is contested in the...