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NEWS ABOUT: Solomon Islands

More About:  weather • Australia • South Pacific • tsunami • currency • Gizo • dolphin • animal

As Currency, Dolphin Teeth Feel Recession's Bite

In South Pacific, Solomon Islands putting more stock in ancient trading chip

(Newser) - Spinner dolphins had better watch out—their pearly whites are again a fast-growing currency in the South Pacific, the Wall Street Journal reports. Economic troubles in the Solomon Islands have caused many to return to the traditional trading chip. “Dolphin teeth are like gold,” says the governor of... More »

Tsunami Slams Solomon Islands

Island of Gizo said to be "entirely washed away and people are floating in the sea"

(Newser) - A tsunami hit the Solomon Islands early Monday morning, killing at least 12 and stranding thousands more. The 8.1 quake brought huge waves nearly a mile inland in some places. "I'm driving down the street -- there are boats in the middle of the road, buildings have completely... More »

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