Save the Children, DSE Call for Stronger Child Rights Action Ahead of UPR

Save the Children Solomon Islands and Development Services Exchange (DSE) have jointly appealed to the Solomon Islands Government to take stronger and more urgent action to protect children’s rights, ahead of the country’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Pre-Session in Geneva. According to a recent Press Statement by Save The Children the UPR Pre-Session will…

WYPEC Acknowledges MCILI for Content Creation Workshop

The Western Provincial Young Entrepreneurship Council (WYPEC) has acknowledged the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) for its support towards the successful delivery of a content creation workshop held recently in the Western Province. WYPEC is a youth-led organization that aims to empower young people in the province through entrepreneurship, innovation, skills and…

Digital Content Creation Training Concludes Successfully in Gizo

A four-day Digital Content Creation Training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers successfully concluded in Gizo on Friday, boosting digital skills and e-commerce awareness in Western Province. The training equipped participants with practical skills in storytelling, scripting, video production, audio and lighting techniques, as well as digital content development. Participants also took part…

Cabinet approves work on TSM for Women

CABINET has approved the commencement of work on Temporary Special Measures (TSM) to increase women’s participation at the provincial government level. Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cathy Nori, confirmed this during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political Participation Forum held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday. The forum was held under the theme “Addressing…

Jacob Aba Ordained, Installed as Diocese of Auki’s Fourth Bishop

Auki, Malaita Province —The Universal Church, together with the Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands, rejoiced as the Catholic Diocese of Auki welcomed its fourth Bishop, Bishop Jacob Aba, on Saturday, 24 January 2026, during his Episcopal Ordination and Installation at St. Augustine Cathedral, Fasitoro, Auki, Malaita Province.  The historic celebration marked a significant moment for t…