Celebrating Independence Day

BY Catherine Duffy
Posted on Tuesday July 19, 2022

Solomon Islanders celebrated their National Independence Day at the Colts Touch Football Club Fields on Sunday 10 July. Organiser Jesse Manehuika said it was a way for the Solomon Islander community in the region to get together and celebrate their independence from British rule.  “Our Independence Day is 7 July but, because most of us…

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Catherine Duffy is a budding writer with a background in creative writing, English literature and journalism. Her work has been published in newspapers and magazines both locally and internationally. She has a particular interest in regional and community-based news stories. ... more

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