Podcasts about Solomon Islands

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International relations experts have been voicing concerns about China's influence for years now, and with the U.S. pulling out of a lot of foreign programs and partnerships, it's left this kind of empty hole that China's stepping in to fill. The New York Times reports that the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands is getting a bunch of policing and surveillance help right now from China. Should we be concerned about this kind of thing? Brandon Amacher, Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University, joins the program to share his take on the situation.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

The Albanese government's announcement that Australia will now receive three used US Virginia-class submarines, rather than two used and one new, has put the spotlight back on the Aukus commitment. One of the strongest advocates for the $368bn agreement is defence industry minister Pat Conroy and he hits back at its critics – including the Labor MP Ed Husic. Speaking with political editor Tom McIlroy, the minister for Pacific Island affairs also discusses this week's visit by new Solomon Islands prime minister Matthew Wale and responds to speculation that Tony Abbott could run as the Liberal candidate in Conroy's seat of Shortland at the next election

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan sounds the alarm on a wave of biological, political, and security threats hitting the US and the world simultaneously, from flesh-eating screwworms confirmed in Texas to a jihad-sympathizing doctor now headed to Congress. The screwworm confirmation in LaPryor, TX is the opening shot of what Bryan says will be a serious blow to America's beef supply, compounded by historic drought across the West and Midwest that is forcing ranchers to sell off their best herds. On the national security front, Bryan breaks down the newly elected New Jersey Democrat with documented ties to the Blind Sheikh and an al-Qaeda front operation in Bosnia, and explains why he believes the Democratic Party's embrace of this candidate represents something far more dangerous than politics as usual. Plus, Bryan covers the Iran-Hezbollah ceasefire unraveling in real time, a mysterious group of men working through New York City's sewer system in the middle of the night, a superseding DOJ indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center revealing decades of manufactured hate, and a major geopolitical win in the Pacific as the Solomon Islands moves to sever its ties with China. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, screwworm Texas, LaPryor TX, flesh-eating screwworm, US beef supply, Midwest drought, Colorado River water shortage, monkeypox Montana, NIH employees arrested, Vincent Munster, Ebola Congo Kenya, Adam Hamawy New Jersey, Blind Sheikh, Omar Abdel Rahman, al-Qaeda Bosnia, New Jersey 12th Congressional District, Islamist Congress, Utah immigration escape, ICE agents Utah, Hezbollah ceasefire, Iran strikes Bahrain Kuwait, Kharg Island oil tanker, Greek shipping companies, House vote Iran strikes, Marco Rubio IRGC, NYC sewer surveillance, terror chatter, asylum fraud lawyers, Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, SPLC DOJ charges, KKK SPLC funding, Charlottesville hoax, Solomon Islands China, Matthew Wale, Pacific security Australia, China influence Pacific

00:00 Intro01:14 U.S. Plans Tariffs for 60 Countries Over Forced Labor02:41 Rubio Defends Taiwan Support, Warns About China04:41 Rubio Rejects Easing Pressure on Cuba, Iran05:44 NBA–China Ties Under Scrutiny After Stephen Curry Deal08:05 Solomon Islands to Review China Security Pact08:58 Jensen Huang: Taiwan an Incredible Strategic U.S. Partner11:16 Robot Dogs May Patrol Taiwan's South China Sea Islands13:59 Chinese Citizens on Why They Quit the Communist Party15:08 VOC President: June 4th 'A Living Memory' of CCP Abuse15:39 DC Vigil Marks Tiananmen Massacre Memory16:53 Tiananmen Memory Tied to American Values17:54 Beijing Influence in Education Under Scrutiny19:35 CCP vs. Chinese People: Drawing the Line21:00 Parents Warned on Toy Safety, Supply Chain Risks

Message preached at Healing Jesus Pastors' Conference at Malaita in the Solomon Islands on 2nd June 2026.

Message preached at Healing Jesus Pastors' Conference at Malaita in the Solomon Islands on 2nd June 2026.

A strategic treaty between Australia and the Solomon Islands is on the cards with the Pacific nation's new prime minister in Canberra.

Australia and the Solomon Islands will progress with a comprehensive treaty as the Pacific nations' security pact with China faces review. The deal is the latest in a set of deals with Pacific neighbours, as Australia hopes to counter China's influence in the region.

A strategic treaty between Australia and the Solomon Islands is on the cards with the Pacific nation's new prime minister in Canberra.

Today's headlines include: Economic growth slowed to 0.3% in the first three months of the year, down from 0.9% growth in December. The newly elected leader of the Solomon Islands has pushed for closer ties with Australia during a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. The Trump administration is threatening to impose more import tariffs on at least 60 countries, including Australia. And today’s good news: The first Indigenous Australian judge in a court’s 174-year history has been sworn-in at a ceremony in Melbourne. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strategic treaty between Australia and the Solomon Islands is on the cards with the Pacific nation's new prime minister in Canberra.

Episode 118 and I'm joined again by Simon from episode 51. Joining the Army at just 17 years old, Simon would go on to serve in the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and complete two deployments to Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group before discharging in 2014. In this episode, we talk about military service, the challenges of transition, mental health, rebuilding identity after Defence, and his journey into launching his own consultancy business. We also discuss some of the more controversial topics making headlines today, including the Ben Roberts-Smith saga, the Afghanistan years, and the ongoing debate surrounding ISIS brides returning to Australia. A raw, honest conversation from someone who lived it.Home | 343 ConsultantsMARCH OUT | VETERAN SERVICESFood Hub OPEN! (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Merch available CREW Apparel & Print | Shop Custom Apparel NowLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

G'day and welcome back to True Blue Conversations — where we share the stories of those who've stood the line, served their country's communities, and carried the weight of responsibility most will never truly understand. In this episode, we sit down with Sue Osborn, whose career is anything but ordinary. Sue spent 27 and a half years in the Australian Army, operating in some of the most demanding environments you can imagine. She started as a Combat Medic, spending 15 years at the pointy end—where decisions are immediate, the stakes are life and death, and there's no room for hesitation. She then made a hard pivot into a completely different battlefield, spending the next 12 and a half years as an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Operator—a drone pilot—working in the evolving space of modern aviation warfare, where pressure doesn't disappear, it just changes form. Across her career, Sue deployed to the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and completed two tours of Afghanistan. She's seen conflict up close, and from a distance—but always with real consequences attached to every decision. What stands out about Sue isn't just the length of her service, it's the range. She's operated on the ground, under pressure, treating casualties… and later, from the air, where the responsibility shifts but never gets lighter. This is someone who understands what it means to perform when it matters—again and again, over nearly three decades. But wait until the end when you hear what she's doing now, this is a raw and honest chat about service and the toll that service has both physically and mentally. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Sue Osborn Editor: Kyle Watkins

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Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

Colourism is part of everyday life for some Pacific Islanders. From being told you're too dark for a photo to seeing lighter-skinned kids picked first for school teams, it shapes how people are treated, privileging some while others face exclusion or bullying. This week on Sistas Let's Talk, Natasha Meten speaks with two women about the impact of colourism and its roots in colonialism.  We hear from Elise Polosovai, former Miss Solomon Islands, and Wendy Mocke, actor, writer and co-host of Stories from the Pacific. 

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US Marines land in the Guadalcanal area. The plan is to march up the Solomon Islands. But first they have to survive the coming Japanese counter attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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G'day and welcome back to True Blue Conversations — where we share the stories of those who've stood the line, served their country's communities, and carried the weight of responsibility most will never truly understand. In this episode, we sit down with Sue Osborn, whose career is anything but ordinary. Sue spent 27 and a half years in the Australian Army, operating in some of the most demanding environments you can imagine. She started as a Combat Medic, spending 15 years at the pointy end—where decisions are immediate, the stakes are life and death, and there's no room for hesitation. She then made a hard pivot into a completely different battlefield, spending the next 12 and a half years as an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Operator—a drone pilot—working in the evolving space of modern aviation warfare, where pressure doesn't disappear, it just changes form. Across her career, Sue deployed to the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and completed two tours of Afghanistan. She's seen conflict up close, and from a distance—but always with real consequences attached to every decision. What stands out about Sue isn't just the length of her service, it's the range. She's operated on the ground, under pressure, treating casualties… and later, from the air, where the responsibility shifts but never gets lighter. This is someone who understands what it means to perform when it matters—again and again, over nearly three decades. But wait until the end when you hear what she's doing now, this is a raw and honest chat about service and the toll that service has both physically and mentally. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Sue Osborn Editor: Kyle Watkins

In Pacific Waves today: Mathew Wale is Solomon Islands new prime minister; Experts warn against proposed changes to NZ climate law; Rotuma language week ends on a high in Aotearoa; Drua aiming for a top six finish in Super Rugby Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands reinstates ban on dolphin exports; Vanuatu United clinch OFC pro league semifinal spot; Fijian Drua lose to Waratahs on home soil. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Angus Taylor tej lus hais thaum nws qhia nyiaj puag xyoo yog cov kev txhawb nqa kev sib tawg tswj, Jim Chalmers qhia nws cov nyiaj puag xyoo zum 5, Trump mus xyuas Suav, Australia tau mus sib tw grand final rau cov kev sib tw Eurovision Song Contest 2026, cov kev thoob tsib to nrog txog cov xwm txheej Holocaust, NSW yuav kho nws tej cai tswj riam phom kom nruj tuaj ntxiv, ntau pua cov koom haum tsis pom zoo nrog tsoom fwv Northern Territory cov kev kho tej cai pov puag me nyuam, Matthew Wale raug xaiv ua Solomon Islands tus thawj pwm tsav tshiab, Hungary tus thawj pwm tsav tshiab Peter Magyar npaj yuav ua hauj lwm, Coles cov kev tiv thaiv nws tus kheej ntawm nws tej tswv yim muag khoom txo nqe 'Down down', Cob Tsib cov kev tswj tej intellectual property, Nplog tej teeb meem neeg nyiag khawb kub, Tsoom fwv Anutin tej nyiaj 400 billion Baht, Australia cov kev koom sib tw nkoj Americas Cup.

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What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

Recorded at the NABCEP Conference, this episode features a conversation between Sean White and Marlene Brown, a solar energy educator and advocate with over three decades of experience. Topics include the grassroots origins of the photovoltaic industry, early off-grid solar installations, international solar development work in Vietnam and the Solomon Islands, and Marlene's ongoing efforts to increase women's technical participation in the renewable energy sector.   Topics Covered ASES = American Solar Energy Society Breaking Bad Johnny Weiss Colorado Mountain College Solar back in the days DIY Solar Passive Tracker Steve Baer Vietnam Solomon Islands Jeff Spies Off-Grid NABCEP Women in Solar Podcast with Johnny Weiss and Terence Parker Apple podcast YouTube Spotify Podbean   Podcast with Ward Bower Apple podcast YouTube Spotify Podbean   Reach out to Marlene Brown here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marlene-brown   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean solarsean.com/pvipexam  

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin).

The water around the undersea volcanoes is really harsh and acidic, but some species have found a way to live near or inside hydrothermal vents. A special type of shrimp from the dark depths of the ocean has adapted to grazing the bacterial filaments. In fact, undersea volcanoes provide three very important life-sustaining elements in those areas - minerals, hot water, and bacteria. When a group of researchers took adequate equipment and managed to leave their camera in the hot acidic waters for an hour, they had no idea they were going to find sharks! They were hiding in the deep, orange, murky waters around the Solomon Islands' submerged Kavachi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our new series—China Rules—we look at how China is a global exporter, not just of goods, but also of standards, ideas, technologies and mechanisms of control. We’re starting with politics, and whether China is exporting its brand of “smart authoritarianism”. China’s heady mix of extractive political institutions and pro-growth economic policies makes for an attractive recipe to would-be imitators, just as China borrowed these ideas from South Korea and Singapore. Coupled with its edge in AI, digital surveillance and emerging technologies, China has moved from a passive exemplar to marketing—and profiting from—its blueprint for staying in power. Louisa and Graeme are joined by Jennifer Lind from Dartmouth College, the author of Autocracy 2.0: How China’s Rise Re-Invented Tyranny, and Bethany Allen from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and author of Beijing Rules: China's Quest for Global Influence. Image: China’s Police Liaison Team demonstrates martial arts during a community engagement event in Honiara, Solomon Islands. RFA/AFP/Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), June 2025 Transcripts available at https://ciw.anu.edu.au/podcasts/little-red-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.