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PM Attends Global Transparency Conference
Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo will give a key note address at the 6th Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference, in Sydney, Australia this week. Speakers at the conference address the evolution of the EITI, now a firmly established global standard in extractive industry revenue transparency. Solomon Islands is the first country in... more
Tsunami Victims Return to Coastal Settlement
Residents of Santa Cruz Island in Temotu province hit by earthquakes and a tsunami in February have been forced to return to their flattened coastal settlement. At least 10 people were killed and thousands displaced after a magnitude eight quake generated waves that smashed through seaside villages of Temotu province, destroying homes and infrastructure. Temotu’s premier,... more
Hunt on for Lost Wartime Gold
A hunt for millions of dollars in lost Japanese wartime gold worthy of a thriller movie plot is unfolding in the Solomon Islands. The wreck of a sunken Japanese ship rumoured to contain gold bars worth about NZ$1.6 billion is said to have been discovered in New Georgia Sound, known as "The Slot" during World War II. According to former Solomon Islands MP and journalist Alfred Sasako,... more
56 Hop Rod Tops Pacific Chat
With a blend of reggaeton, hip hop and pure Pacific soul reggae, 56 Hop Rod has shot to the top of the Pacific Top 20 with their catchy new song, “Secret Lover.” 56 Hop Rod represents the new edgy sounds coming out of the Solomon Islands. Drawing inspiration from all four corners of the World, 56 Hop Rod has pushed the boundaries of Solomon music further – showcasing a... more
With Solomon Islands Support, French Polynesia Back on the Decolonization List
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says he is thrilled with the news that the United Nations General Assembly has voted to place French Polynesia back on the UN list territories that should be decolonized. The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to place French Polynesia back on the UN list of territories that should be decolonized and requested the French... more
Research Finds Mismatch in Job Market
SPC Supports Seaweed Farming in the Pacific Region
Exposure to Creative Development
Solomon’s Dolphin Exporter Plans to Resume
FFC85 Meeting Officially Closes
PM Lilo Welcomes PNG’s Multi-million Kina Assistance
Report Recommends a Shutdown of Gold Ridge Mining Operations
PNG Families Assist Two Kindergarten Schools in Guadalcanal
Improving Food Security Concerns in Solomon Islands
Seven PFAs Set for Solomon Games
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Search for Gold
By PETER BATAITOLO Honiara
Search for Gold
By FERRAL LASI Honiara
Maintaining Tuna Industry in Solomons
By MARK BERMAN USA
RSIPF Strike
By MARTIN OTTO Goroka, PNG
Respond to news article on GPPOL
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