A RISING STAR

THE young brother of football star Raphael Lea’ai, has taken the social media by storm after his back-heel dribble caught the attention of spectators and football fans. He is now dubbed ‘a rising star.’ George Lea’ai is part of the Under-15 football side currently competing in the 2025 OFC U-15 Boys Development Tournament. The competition…

Troika leaders write to President Trump

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika leaders have written to United States (US) President Donald Trump, expressing their concerns over the impacts of U.S. tariffs and climate change on the region. The Troika comprises:     H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, who joined as the Micronesian representative in discussions related to…

$17k raised for road project

MORE than $17, 000 has been raised during a fundraising drive towards supporting the improvement of the Naro-Lambi Road project in Northwest Guadalcanal. The fundraising event was held on Saturday 12th April at the SMI grounds in Honiara. The event successfully raised approximately $17,753, thanks to the public’s generosity. Following the success of the fundraiser…

Betikama to take delivery of student wellbeing project, counselling centre

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) will officially hand over a Student Wellbeing Project and Counselling Centre to Betikama Adventist College (BAC) next month. The announcement was declared to the BAC Bevan Tutuo on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by representatives from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia and ADRA Solomon Islands. The…

MUP inks deal with Red Cross

Makira Ulawa Province (MUP) and Solomon Islands Red Cross Society have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Honiara this week. The MOU aims to establish a strengthened relationship and a greater collaboration in promoting humanitarian assistance, disaster preparedness and community resilience. Premier of the Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu Province is truly delighted…

Children of North Malaita engage with provincial leaders

Children from five communities in North Malaita had their voices heard during a significant High-Level Dialogue meeting organized by the Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Agenstim Pikinini (SIEVAP) Project team in Diula community on April 11, 2025. The event brought together child representatives from Fouia, Luma’alu, Sulagwalu, Diula, and Kwene communities who engaged directly with Members…

Workshop on quality management system

A two-day training and review workshop on the Quality Management System (QMS) was recently held in Honiara for Environmental Health Division officers from both Honiara and the provinces. The workshop was facilitated by the Environmental Health Division under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External…