Workshop empowers youths on waste segregation

A youth-led environmental movement is gaining momentum in Gizo, Western Provincewith two youth groups from Malakerava and Tophill taking part in an intensive workshop aimed at tackling marine and land pollution through proper waste segregation. The one-day training, held on Tuesday in Gizo with the support from the “Positive Change 4 Marine Life” program, focused on…

SI Tourism joins in ‘game changing’ Research & Data Training

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Representatives from The Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT) and Tourism Solomons have joined tourism research and data professionals from across the Pacific for a three-day intensive workshop focusing on strengthening national capacities in data collection and analysis. The Solomon Islands team – MCT Senior Research Tourism Officer, Laurie Leketo; Tourism Solomons Team…

Kakamora earns grand-final spot

Makira Ulawa Kakamora have booked their place in the 2025 Solomon Cup Grand Final after a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory over Guadalcanal Hornets in a thrilling semi-final clash on Tuesday at Lawson Tama Stadium. After a goalless first half, both teams came out firing in the second, with goalkeepers on both ends kept busy as…

Copen use, sales out of control in Gizo

CONCERNED parents and community leaders in Gizo, Western Province have sounded the alarm over the unregulated sale and use of a locally made drug known as ‘copen’. They have expressed concern because lives of young children and students are at now risk. Copen or sometimes called ‘scoop’ is a homemade substance reportedly mixed with tobacco substance, colgate and…

HNA completes round 8

Honiara Netball Association (HNA) have completed its round 8 of competition at the Multipurpose outdoor court with 3 remaining matches played across 2 courts on Monday. The round 8 of competition kicked off on Saturday with 15 respective matches from both the 4 divisions have been played on Saturday while another 3 matches were played…