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- ↑ "Jane Waetara is our UN Representative". Solomon Star News. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ "TSI congratulates Mrs Waetara on her appointment as Solomon Islands Permanent Representative to the United Nations". Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ "New Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands Presents Credentials". United Nations. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- 1 2 3 "Jane Waetara sworn-in as new Electoral Commission's CEO". Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ↑ Staff, C. I. N. (2014-08-18). "Solomon Islands Cruise Potential Highlighted at National Tourism Forum". www.cruiseindustrynews.com. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ↑ "Meet the New Chief Electoral Officer". Solomon Islands Government. 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ↑ "Chief Electoral Officer Officially Resigns". Solomon Islands Government. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2022-12-23.