Thirty Years of Children’s Rights in the Solomon Islands Thirty years ago, the Solomon Islands made a promise to its children. Three decades on, that promise has shaped laws, institutions, and services that have improved the lives of thousands of children. Yet the journey from commitment to full realization remains unfinished. In April 1995, our…
SASALE Football Club (FC) has been crowned the champions of the 2025 Kwaiafa Christmas Football League in Malaita. This came after they finished the tournament unbeaten, securing four wins and one draw. Their impressive run reflects not only their skills but also their discipline and unity throughout the competition. Team captain and central defender Chris Lausao said he was proud of…
As part of government’s effort to improve animal health, food security, and public health, five officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have successfully complete an AgriBioscience Epidemiology and LAMP Training Program. The two training was held from 17 to 28 November 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. This was to strengthen national capacity in animal disease surveillance, investigation, and response. The training was conducted…
The Belaha Community in Central Guadalcanal brought the Christmas spirit to life through sport, hosting a Christmas Futsal Knockout tournament. This was aimed at keeping youths positively engaged and away from illegal activities during the festive season. The community-driven tournament, held over the Christmas period and concluding on Monday, attracted ten teams made up largely of youths from Belaha…
For generations, young footballers in Solomon Islands have grown up dreaming of one day becoming a professional footballer and playing in a top professional league. In a nation where everyone is so crazy about football, it is more than just a sport. That dream has often felt far from reach. For many young player this wish has always been at the back of their head…
Government through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) has outlined a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at modernizing the ministry’s operations, strengthening compliance mechanisms, and enhancing transparency and accountability. The Minister responsible Derrick Rawcliff Manuari highlighted this when speaking in Parliament during the Motion of Sine Die early this month. The Minister said the ministry has been driven by…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West Makira Hon. Derrick Rawcliff Manuari, has outlined the significant changes introduced under the Constituency Development Fund (RCDF) Act 2023 to his constituents. He was speaking during Parliament’s Motion of Sine Die before the festive season. He took the opportunity to thank the people of West Makira for their continued trust and confidence in his leadership over…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) launched its 10-year Strategic Direction 2026-2036 on Monday 29 December 2025 at Rove police headquarters. The supervising Minister of Police and substantive Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore, Senior RSIPF Executive, Provincial Police Commanders, and Departmental Directors were also present to witness the launching. Minister Rore…
Kirakira police have arrested a nurse who had an accident with the Kirakira hospital ambulance vehicle over the weekend. Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) Provincial, Mr. Tex Tafoa, said the accident had occurred in the D10 area close to the Kirakira airport in Makira-Ulawa Province. Supervising Assistant Commissioner Tafoa said the nurse who was allegedly under…
Popular Solomon Islands artists Cottsii and Chelsie have returned home after a successful five-day tour in Australia, where they performed at the Brisbane Big Village Festival early this month alongside Pacific artists from across the region. The tour marked a major milestone for Chelsea, who described the experience as her first international performance and a…