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Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele to visit New Zealand to deepen ties
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is scheduled to visit New Zealand this week, marking his first official visit as head of government. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional cooperation ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in September, which Solomon Islands will host.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the importance of the partnership, noting the historic connections between the two Pacific nations. During his stay, PM Manele will meet with Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional challenges. The visit builds on existing development partnerships in education, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
The diplomatic engagement comes at a crucial time for Pacific regional cooperation, with both nations seeking to strengthen their partnership amid increasing geopolitical attention in the region.
Read the original article here: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3519701-solomon-islands-pm-jeremiah-manele-to-visit-new-zealand-to-deepen-ties
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Unicorn named after iconic landmark unveiled as Commonwealth Games mascot
A new mascot for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has been unveiled: Finnie, a unicorn named after the city’s iconic Finnieston Crane.
Created with input from 76 children across 24 Glasgow schools, Finnie incorporates numerous local cultural references. Her design features the famous traffic cone from the Duke of Wellington statue, silver accents reflecting the city’s shipbuilding heritage, and a purple mane inspired by The Hydro venue’s lighting.
The mascot’s appearance includes elements from Glasgow’s coat of arms, the Barrowland Ballroom’s stars, and a friendship bracelet designed by schoolchildren. Finnie’s character emphasises fun and friendship, complete with a signature heart-shaped gesture.
Maskeen Bhullar, an 11-year-old student from St Patrick’s Primary School who helped create the mascot, expressed pride in contributing to this symbol of the Games. Glasgow 2026 chief executive Phil Batty OBE praised Finnie as embodying the Games’ spirit of fun and friendliness.
Read the original article here: https://news.stv.tv/sport/unicorn-named-after-iconic-landmark-unveiled-as-glasgow-commonwealth-games-mascot
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