SI takes a whole-of-nation approach to tackle rising child protection challenges

CHILDREN and families across the Solomon Islands are set to benefit from a new national plan aimed at strengthening child protection and improving family wellbeing.Led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs (MWYCA), the Child and Family Welfare System Multi-Sectoral Implementation Plan 2025–2030 brings…

WELSI conducts first AGM

The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) remains committed with its vision to create a sustainable platform for advancing women in executive leadership roles through relevant training and supporting gaps that are a hindrance to the advancement of women in the executive leadership space. This is following the successful hosting of its inaugural Annual…

Australia supports specialist training

The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered specialist aviation training to Solomon Islands Customs, Immigration, Biosecurity and Police on conducting effective and efficient enforcement operations across the aviation environment. The five-day course focused on elements critical to border aviation operations including passenger risk assessment and pre-border targeting, interviewing, baggage examinations, evidence handling, border intelligence, indicators…

Australia says applications for project support opens

The Australian High Commission has opened a new round of project the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships support community-led projects to improve living standards through small-scale projects like staff houses, toilet blocks, water tanks, solar power, and community halls. Community Partnerships funding is available to community groups across Solomon…

Kolina clinches DuiDui Ward Cup

Tasmania, South Guadalcanal, was in celebration over the weekend, as Kolina FC secured the DuiDui Ward Appointed Day Champion Cup, edging out PKV FC with a thrilling 1-0 victory in the final moments of the match. The competition was held as part of the Second Appointed Day of Guadalcanal Province. The tournament brought together 18 teams…