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Guadalcanal Province Secures Historic Qualified Audit Opinion, Final Year 2022/2023

Guadalcanal Province earns its first Qualified Audit Opinion, marking major progress in financial accountability For the first time in its history, Guadalcanal Province has achieved a Qualified Audit Opinion, marking a major milestone in financial management and accountability. This accomplishment reflects years of dedicated efforts to enhance governance, improve compliance with public financial procedures, and [...] The post Guadalcanal Province Secures Historic Qualified Audit Opinion, Final Year 2022/2023 appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .

Tavuli General News · 2026-07-28 Original ↗

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PM Wale Hits Back at Sogavare Shiprider Criticism

Prime Minister Matthew Wale has hit back at Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare's criticism of the proposed Shiprider Agreement with the United States, rejecting claims that it would undermine Solomon Islands' sovereignty. Responding to Mr Sogavare's warning that the agreement would amount to surrendering sovereign control over the country's waters, Mr Wale said the exact opposite is true. He said the agreement enables us to exercise "the sovereignty of our laws" rather than override them.

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Sisters of Malaita Christian Care Centre Learn Sewing Skills

Sisters of Malaita Christian Care Centre Learn Sewing Skills The Sisters of the Malaita Christian Care Centre (MCCC) recently welcomed Australian Rotarians Vera Liondas and Rhonda Whitton to their Auki community house in Malaita to teach sewing skills to seven Sisters from Auki and Honiara. During their stay the Sisters sew children’s clothes, shirts, bags and other items that will be used by their domestic violence clients as well as to fundraise for their community projects. While some Sisters had sewing experience, others learned the basics about patterns, garment construction, fabric and machine maintenance. Their range of skills increased by the day and, at the end of the project, the Sisters had produced an impressive 61 items. On their final day of training Sr Doreen Awaiasi welcomed MCCC supporters to a ceremony to present Certificates of Achievement to the seven Sisters. “The skills learned by our Sisters will enable them to pass on life skills to our domestic violence clients. This has been an important program for our community”, said Sr Doreen. Guests at the ceremony included: Fr Stan Ball Kuru, Mission Secretary of the Diocese of Malaita; Delilah, Mother’s Union President; and local police officers including Sgt George Pungi, the MCCC Male Advocate. As part of Rotary International’s SewAid project, Rotarians Vera and Rhonda have carried out similar SewAid projects in many Oceania countries. Both agreed their Solomon Island experience has been the most rewarding. The machines and equipment were donated to MCCC by SewAid founder Rotarian Tony Castley and will stay with the Sisters to continue their domestic violence support work. //end..

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Solomon Star General News · 2026-07-28 Original ↗

Australian Students Visit Solomon Islands

Australian Students Visit SI From 8-19 July a group of students from Australia visited Honiara during their vacation and as part of an exchange program. The students were from Canberra Girls Grammar School [CGGS] and Marist College Canberra. During the trip they have engaged with local communities and education facilities to work with and walk alongside Solomon Islanders. CGGS has enjoyed their time visiting Amoana Christian School, the Christian Care Centre and attending Mass at All Saint's Church. They also spent two days with students at DIVIT Rural Training Centre. The group of expert teachers from Marist College Canberra also delivered teacher education workshops to teachers serving under the Catholic Education Provider on topics such as Explicit Teaching and Artificial Intelligence. The group of 10 students from Marist College Canberra have also visited communities during the visit the 12 days visit. They have loved their time at Matariau Village in West Kola and San Isidro Care Centre, Aruligo, Northwest Guadalcanal. It is wonderful to see students from all walks of life sharing time together to play sports, laugh, sing and dance. Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral was a moving experience for the students with the passionate singing connecting each student with their faith. During their time in Honiara they also spent time at St Joseph's Tenaru, Mercy School Burns Creek and visiting Seif Ples Domestic Violence Centre. The students also thanked the Tafivaka dancers for their wonderful performance, the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation [SIBF] for organising a friendly game with their students and also the Bishop Epalle Catholic Youth group for their time. They expressed that Solomon Islands is such a wonderful country with faith-filled and generous people who have opened their hearts to Australian students. “We are beyond grateful for people's time, generosity and willingness to teach us about culture. “Thank you to Lionel Rifasia from Fake White Transport for his logistics and to Fred and Rollings for driving us around,” they expressed.

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Smash Down Barriers Disability Table Tennis Programme Ready to Resume

SMASH DOWN BARRIERS DISABILITY TABLE TENNIS PROGRAMME READY TO RESUME By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Smash Down Barriers (SDB) disability table tennis programme is set to resume following the mid year academic break, with activities scheduled for the third quarter from July to September 2026. SDB Programme Manager Kevin Olea confirmed to Star Sports over the weekend that staff and the programmes sports development officer have used the break to visit schools, communities and special development centres in preparation for the programme’s resumption. The visits are part of efforts to strengthen the programme’s outreach and ensure more people with disabilities, young women and girls can benefit from inclusive sporting activities. The Smash Down Barriers programme aims to create safe and inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities, young women and girls, while promoting improved quality of life through participation in sport. The programme also seeks to increase physical activity among children with disabilities, young women and girls, encouraging them to take part in sport and recreational activities in a supportive environment. With the programme now ready to resume, SDB is expected to continue using table tennis as a tool to promote inclusion, physical well-being and greater participation for people who often face barriers to accessing sport. ///End///

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Smash Down Barriers Farewells Staff and Volunteers Pursuing Studies Abroad

SMASH DOWN BARRIERS FAREWELLS STAFF, VOLUNTEERS WHO PURSUE STUDIES ABROAD By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Smash Down Barriers (SDB) Table Tennis Programme has farewelled two sports development officers and nearly eight technical volunteers who are leaving the country to pursue further studies and career pathways overseas. Programme Manager Kevin Olea confirmed that Sports Development Officers Rondy Mani and Jehan Patrick, together with the volunteers, have departed Solomon Islands to continue their academic journeys. Mani has travelled to Laucala, Fiji, to study at the University of the South Pacific, while Patrick has headed to Apia, Samoa, to pursue Agriculture Business studies at the University of the Pacific branch campus. Olea commended the departing staff and volunteers for their valuable contributions to the programme during their time with SDB. He said the skills and training gained through their involvement in the programme would add value to their personal growth, professional development and future careers. One of the programme's key objectives is to support staff and volunteers to excel in their academic fields while gaining valuable work experience and personal development. To date, the programme has engaged eight sports development officers and 40 volunteers. Olea also acknowledged the Australian Government for its continued support towards the Team Up and Smash Down Barriers programmes, saying the support has helped empower staff and volunteers to become more responsible and confident young men and women, while also supporting persons with disabilities. Meanwhile, Olea said the programme is looking forward to farewelling more volunteers later this week as they prepare to continue their studies abroad. He also confirmed that volunteer application forms are available for interested individuals of both genders, with persons with disabilities encouraged to apply and become part of the programme. //end// Photo caption: Farewelling some of the volunteers before their departure. Photo supplied.

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SI Rangers Benefit from Direct Support Funded by the International Community

SI Rangers benefit from direct support funded by international grants for Community-Based Conservations Two community based conservations in Western Province have received much-needed conservation relief assets and supplies on Friday 24th 2026 following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Maila in early April. The first two Community-based conservations to receive their equipment and supplies are; Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) from Vella Island and Kinulukulu Conservation Association (KCA) from Marovo lagoon. Officers from the Solomon Islands Rangers Association on Monday 20th July completed the final list of recipients of the conservation equipment and assets to eight (8) affected community-based conservations (CBCs) in western and Choiseul province who affiliated to SI Rangers Association. The conservation relief supplies included bush knives, grass-cutters, generators, laptops, underwater cameras, overhead projectors, diving snorkels, solar lights, camping lights (torch), tape measures (50m), waterproof bags (20L), Samsung Smart phones, rangers shirts, Rain coats, Eskies, storage containers and Iron roofings & nails. The Si Rangers Association has secured these items through Thin Green Line (TGL) Response Grant and IUCN Netherlands Green Lifeline Action Fund. TGL Response Grant is frequently associated with Ranger Support Grants or Emergency Response/Fallen Ranger Grants provided by The Thin Green Line Foundation—is financial assistance to protect and support park and wildlife rangers. While the IUCN Netherlands National Committee (IUCN NL) Green Lifeline Action Fund is an emergency support mechanism that provides rapid grants and assistance to environmental defenders and civil society organizations facing urgent threats. The SI Rangers Association Program Manager, Edward Haikau Huitarau said the distribution targeted community based conservations identified through assessments conducted after the cyclone. Huitarau said beneficiaries included affiliated conservation members. The destruction of rangers stations and conservation facilities has hindered rangers work in the last three months and sparked great concerns, including species disturbance and moving from their habitats. Huitarau also said, “this is part of our Recovery and Intervention Strategy where our Intervention Action Plan is Supplying field equipment to local rangers to accelerate the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and operational assets, with an Anticipated Outcomes to Reopen our affiliated community based conservation areas and ensuring a secure, safe environment for rangers.” Saltwater intrusion and heavy debris have destroyed turtle nesting grounds and hatcheries and polluted drinking water, leaving remote community rangers at risk of severe food and water shortages. Damage to rangers facilities and assests like; laptops, cameras, grass cutters, generators, storage containers, GPS, mobiles, tape measures, ranger finders, boats, rangers houses and rangers petrol sheds has disrupted critical services. Vice Chairman Mr. Felix Naitoro and Board member Mr. Atkinson Do’oro acknowledged the support of donor partners and the efforts of rangers in Western and Choiseul Province who assisted to assessments at their respective affected community based conservations. Speaking on behalf of the Board, Mr. Atkinson Do’oro who is one of the Board members witnessing this handing over to the first two CBCs acknowledged Edward Huitarau and his staff for the leadership in securing such opportunity coming at the right time. These equipments and supplies were made possible by our two donor partners upon our grant proposal request, Huitarau said. //end//

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SIBC General News · 2026-07-27 Original ↗

PM Wale Reaffirms China Partnership, Says Solomon Islands Not Interested in Geopolitical Rivalry

PM Wale Reaffirms China Partnership, Says Solomon Islands Not Interested in Geopolitical Rivalry Prime Minister Matthew Wale says China remains an important trading partner and a key development partner for Solomon Islands, reaffirming his Government's commitment to maintaining strong relations with all its international partners. Speaking to reporters upon his return from official visits to the United States and Japan today, Wale stressed that Solomon Islands has no interest in becoming entangled in geopolitical competition. "China remains an important trading partner and an important overall partner to Solomon Islands," the Prime Minister said. "We are not in the geopolitical game; we are not interested," he told reporters. Wale said his Government's priority is to pursue partnerships that advance the country's national development and improve the lives of Solomon Islanders, regardless of global power rivalries. Looking ahead, the Prime Minister expressed optimism about the nation's future, saying he believes Solomon Islands has the potential to attain middle-income country status within the next 10 to 15 years through sustained economic growth and strategic partnerships. A recording of the Prime Minister's full comments is available below. Meanwhile Wale said he will still visit China this year.

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SICF Inclusive Cricket Festival Ends Successfully

SICF INCLUSIVE CRICKET FESTIVAL ENDS SUCCESSFULLY By FLOYD TERRY JNR Star Sports, Honiara The Solomon Islands Cricket Federation (SICF) has successfully staged its Inclusive Cricket Festival at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) over the weekend. SICF President Sajeewa Liyanage told Star Sports the festival brought together participants from different backgrounds, including students from two disability schools, Red Cross and San Isidoro Disability School. The festival featured fun activities for the participating students, along with cricket exhibition matches in the senior open categories. The men's exhibition match featured Solomon Kings taking on Striking Brothers, while the women's category also featured an exhibition match as part of the festival program. Liyanage said the event also included community awareness and engagement activities aimed at promoting inclusion and participation through cricket. He said the women's exhibition match was particularly significant, as it marked the first time some of the female participants had played a cricket match. "For the women's category, this is their first cricket game," Liyanage said. The festival provided an opportunity for participants to enjoy cricket in a fun and inclusive environment, with activities throughout the day creating an atmosphere of excitement and engagement. Liyanage said the successful staging of the festival demonstrated the important role sport can play in bringing people together and creating opportunities for everyone to participate. He thanked all participants for their time and effort in making the festival a success. The SICF president also acknowledged the support of the Australian Government for its assistance towards the successful staging of the Inclusive Cricket Festival. The festival is part of SICF's efforts to promote cricket as an inclusive sport and encourage greater participation across the community. //end//

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ZFM 6PM News and Sports Update - 27 July 2026

27th of July, 2026 Welcome to your 6PM News & Sports Update with ZFM Radio — bringing you today’s top stories and highlights.

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SIMS issues orange alert

BY JOSES SAREN THE Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) issued an Orange Alert for waters of Western, Makira, Temotu, Rennell/Bellona provinces and the southern waters of Guadalcanal and Russell Islands, warning that strong winds could capsize small boats over the next 24 hours. Impact Based Warning Number Ninety-Nine was issued at 4pm yesterday, Friday 24th July 2026. According to the warning, a general southeast to southwest wind flow is affecting the Solomon Islands and winds are expected to reach 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 25 knots over areas covered by the alert. SIMS said seas will become moderate to rough, with moderate south to southeast swells of 2.5 metres, and warns of poor visibility in shower areas. The warning was rated as High likelihood with significant impact on the service’s risk matrix, placing it at Medium risk overall. The corresponding response level was set at “Be Prepared”, one level below the highest “Take Action” category. SIMS said small boats are likely to capsize in the forecasted conditions and urges sea travellers to consider safety actions, as winds can produce dangerous wave conditions, hazardous to small vessels. People in the affected areas have been advised to take precautionary measures, as strong winds have the potential to impact lives and property. SIMS noted that this warning be shared with people with disabilities. The public is also urged to stay informed and prepared, and to listen to SIBC and other media outlets for further updates. For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com

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Christchurch Casino Legality And Safety For NZ Players

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Online Gaming in New Zealand For New Zealanders interested in online casino gaming, understanding the legal framework is paramount. While the Gambling Act of 2003 prohibits the operation of online casinos within New Zealand, it does not make it illegal for Kiwis to play on offshore platforms. This is the [...] The post Christchurch Casino Legality And Safety For NZ Players appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .

Tavuli General News · 2026-07-25 Original ↗

Casilime Registration For New Zealand Players: A Fast Sign-Up Guide

Getting Started: A Guide to Casilime Registration for Kiwi Players Embarking on your online gaming journey at Casilime Casino is a straightforward and secure process designed with New Zealand players in mind. The platform has streamlined its registration to ensure you can move from new visitor to active player in just a few minutes. To [...] The post Casilime Registration For New Zealand Players: A Fast Sign-Up Guide appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .

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Spinaway Casino Safety And Legal Status In New Zealand

Is Spinaway A Legal And Legitimate Online Casino In New Zealand? For players in New Zealand seeking a secure and modern online gaming destination, understanding the legal framework and legitimacy of a platform like Spinaway is the first crucial step. The question of legality for online casinos in New Zealand is straightforward: while it is [...] The post Spinaway Casino Safety And Legal Status In New Zealand appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .

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PlayFashionTV No Deposit Bonus And Promotions For Kiwis

Unlocking Value at PlayFashionTV in New Zealand For players in New Zealand seeking a premium online gaming experience, understanding the promotional landscape of a platform is key. While many seek out no deposit bonuses as a way to test a casino’s offerings without a financial commitment, the true value often lies in a combination of [...] The post PlayFashionTV No Deposit Bonus And Promotions For Kiwis appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .

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Debunking Online Casino Myths For Australian Players At Queenspins Casino

Separating Fact from Fiction in Australian Online Gaming The world of online casinos is vibrant and full of excitement, but it’s also surrounded by a host of myths and misconceptions that can be misleading for players in Australia. These long-standing fictions can create unnecessary apprehension, preventing players from enjoying a legitimate and entertaining pastime. From [...] The post Debunking Online Casino Myths For Australian Players At Queenspins Casino appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .

Tavuli General News · 2026-07-25 Original ↗

Push to Protect Auditor General’s Independence

Auditor General David Teika Dennis and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Dr Paul Popora Bosawai have called for stronger legal... The post Push to Protect Auditor General’s Independence appeared first on In-depth Solomons .

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ZFM 6PM News and Sports Update - 23 July 2026

23rd of July, 2026 Welcome to your 6PM News & Sports Update with ZFM Radio — bringing you today’s top stories and highlights.

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ZFM 99.5 General News · 2026-07-23 Original ↗

Housing Relief for Solomon Islands Family Raising Four Newborn Daughters in Australia

Housing Relief for Solomon Islands Family Raising Four Newborn Daughters in Australia BRISBANE, Queensland – A Brisbane-based family originally from the Solomon Islands has received welcome news after the Queensland Government reinstated its private rental assistance following a review of their exceptional circumstances. Father Jortham Na'amoana and mother Jenitar Na'amoana, who are originally from Rennell and Bellona province in Solomon Islands and now reside in Brisbane, recently shared an update thanking the Queensland Government and supporters who have stood alongside them following the birth of their quadruplet daughters. The family said they were grateful that their private rental assistance had been restored after a review of their case. They expressed sincere appreciation to Queensland Housing Minister Sam O'Connor for personally reviewing their situation, as well as federal Member of Parliament Anika Wells and Queensland Member of Parliament Bart Mellish for advocating on behalf of their family as they sought suitable accommodation. The couple also acknowledged the ongoing support of Cathy Scott and the Multiple Births Association, thanking them for their continued guidance and assistance during what has been an extraordinary journey. While welcoming the reinstatement of the rental assistance, the family said their long-term housing needs remain unresolved. They are still searching for a suitable permanent home capable of accommodating their family of ten. The Na'amoanas said donations received through their official GoFundMe campaign continue to play a vital role in helping meet the significant costs associated with caring for four premature newborn babies alongside their older children. Funds raised will assist with the purchase of a sufficiently large family vehicle, four baby capsules and prams, specialised equipment for premature babies, medical and hospital travel, moving expenses, housing costs and the day-to-day expenses of raising a large family. The family said they are maintaining careful records of all donations received and how the funds are being used, adding that they will continue providing updates as their daughters grow stronger and their housing situation progresses. In their message, the family also expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported them through donations, by sharing their story, offering practical assistance or remembering them in their prayers. "Your kindness means more to us than words can express," the family said. Those wishing to learn more about the family's journey or contribute to their official fundraiser can do so through their GoFundMe campaign: https://gofund.me/279c03a09

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Tavuli News Current Affairs Programme for 22 July 2026

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