BRENTON Naka, representing Solomon Islands had his second outing at these World Aquatic Championships on Day 6. This time the 19-year-old was competing in Heat 1 of the Men’s 50m Freestyle. Naka made a good start off the blocks with a reaction time of 0.63 seconds, meaning he was second into the water. He went…
Dear Editor – I am writing my thoughts on addressing the issue of Nepotism in Solomon Islands. Nepotism can contribute to weak governance and unfairness within public services. Solomon Islands practice these wantok networks throughout ages, where leaders gave opportunities to their relatives in favoritism, rather than to those who are qualified. This actually erodes…
The new Seghe Terminal and Market projects have received formal blessings from the United Church, Seventh Day Adventist and community leaders.At a joint ceremony with the Western Provincial Government, the new market site was blessed by Superintendent Minister for Marovo Circuit, Rev. Gerald Rigeo, representing the United Church landowners.Provincial Secretary for Western Provincial Government, Patrick…
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…
KOSSA Football Club (FC) has officially confirmed its 25-man squad for the highly anticipated second round of the 2025 S-League season. Head coach Franco Ne’e has made seven new additions to the team, with four players scouted from last month’s Solomon Cup competition. These inclusions are aimed at bolstering KOSSA’s title ambitions as they look…
Defending Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) champions Henderson Eels Women’s Football Club (FC) are back in action in their title defence after a 1-1 draw with current leaders Naha FC, marking the start of the league’s second-round. Eels remain unbeaten with five wins and one draw from their six matches but however still have four…
A MISSION to rebuild the state-owned King George VI School chapel in Honiara is now underway. Former students of King George VI School led by Mr. Gina Tekulu the first local principal with support from the current principal as well as other ex-students like Joe Porowai, Chris Samuel Resana and others from 1975 to 1980…
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…
A total of 182 community members in Honiara continue to benefit from the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement II (CAUSE II) Project Waste Cleaning and Collection initiative since its launch early this year. The cleaning activity spans across 13 key road segments from Alligator Creek in the east to Poha in the west. The…
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…