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Sports, Sports - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) on Monday received a generous donation of 50 rugby balls from GeoGas Solomon Ltd to support the upcoming High School Girls 7s Competition. The donation was officially handed over to SIRUF Honiara Development Officer, Ms. Sarah Buka, who received the support on behalf of participating schools, witnessed by…

Rahuasi makes strong debut at World athletics, falls short of PB

Sports, Sports - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

Solomon Islands’ sole representative at the 2025 World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, Japan Stephen Rahuasi, completed his event on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old middle-distance runner competed against some of the world’s best in the 800m heats, finishing with a time of 1:55.21 and just shy of his personal best of 1:53.50, which he set during…

Uwesi, an Australia Awards graduate empowers women

Features, Features - Women/YouthsBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

When Jean Uwesi, an Australia Awards graduate with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, returned home to Honiara’s Green Valley community, she was determined to empower local women with new skills and economic opportunities. With funding from the Australia Awards Solomon Islands’ Alumni Support Grant initiative, Jean organised training in innovative fabric…

PNG day commemorated in Honiara

Features, Features - Local EntertainmentBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) community working and living in Solomon Islands celebrated their country’s 50th Independence Anniversary at the Honiara Golf Club in Honiara on Tuesday 16th September 2025. The program commenced with a street parade featuring a convoy of decorated vehicles under police escort. Most of the vehicles were covered with the PNG…

Construction of rescue fire service station progresses

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

Construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport is making steady progress. The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has confirmed. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by MCA. China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) is…

Construction of new Seghe Market commences

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

Work on the new Seghe Market in Marovo, Western Province has commenced, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor, Hatanga, has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating a massive 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil, and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill. Australian High Commissioner, His…

First Profession of SI Sisters for La Pieta sisters

Features, Features - ReligionBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

Tetere, Guadalcanal – A historic milestone was celebrated on Monday at Christ the King Parish, Tetere, on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, as Sr. Jennifer Koafanita and Sr. Veronica Kaqeasi became the first Solomon Islanders to profess their vows as sisters of the Daughters of Our Lady of La Pieta. The joyful ceremony…

Mid West FC leads Auki league

Sports, Sports - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

MID West Football Club of ward three, West Kwara’ae, Malaita province has taken the lead in the Auki Capital League (ACP) with 15 points. This was after they won their match against Aoke FC in a 2-1 result over the weekend at Aligegeo stadium. From eight matches played, Mid West FC recorded four wins, three…

Afi helps Tailevu Naitasiri back to premier division

Sports, Sports - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

Solomon Islands youth international Billy Afi has helped Fijian club Tailevu Naitasiri secure a return to the Fijian Premier Division. Afi and his side sealed promotion to the 2026 Premier Division with a hard fought 1–0 victory over Seaqaqa FC in the second leg of the Extra Senior League playoff at Subrail Park, Labasa, completing…

Gizo high sch students learn about organic farming

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 17, 2025

Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day “Look and Learn” workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food…