Gender equality within the labour mobility scheme between men and women from Pacific nations working in Australia and New Zealand has been highlighted as one of the key agenda items at the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) held in Honiara this week. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit, told local media that gender equality was amongst the main…
Award-winning chef and founder of the Pacific Islands Food Revolution (PIFR), Robert Oliver, has called for Pacific nations to embrace and localize their food systems to build healthier futures, support climate resilience, and strengthen food sovereignty. Speaking at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Kukum Campus Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, Oliver emphasized that “local food should…
A 34-year-old husband was arrested by Tulagi police for assaulting his 24-year-old wife at Koilovala village in Small Ngella, Central Province, on 2 November 2025. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said it was alleged that the husband assaulted the victim on the back of her head, causing her to feel dizzy…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Savo/Russell Hon. Oliver Salopuka received a warm welcome from residents of Nukufero Community in West Russell on Saturday. His visit was to witness the near-completion of a new community hall that is being funded by tax payers through the constituency office. The hall once completed will serve as a central…
A Vanuatu Church of Christ Mission team left Honiara on Saturday, November 1st 2025 after successfully completed a two-week mission outreach program in Malango and Suta Associations, Central Guadalcanal. The team’s departure was attended by SSEC National Mission Coordinator, church leaders, including chief Elders of Malango and Suta Associations, pastors, community leaders, chiefs, women and members of both…
KORIOVUKU community on Central Ranongga Island, Western Province, has appointed Miss Qusipaqo Besa as its official Save The Children community representative. The appointment was made following a community meeting and discussion with Save the Children Project Officer Alban Tara and local leaders of the community on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Ms Besa, one of the students from the Solomon Islands…
Koriovuku community in Central Ranogga, Western Province, marked another milestone last week as it hosted Save the Children’s “Safe Families” program. The event was held from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 October 2025. The four-day event was organised in partnership with Save the Children Project Officer, Mr. Alban Tara, community leaders, women, men, children, and persons with disabilities. According to…
A public appeal has been launched to help raise funds for Angelina Parua, a young woman from North East Guadalcanal currently receiving treatment at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). Angelina has been diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease and Severe Mitral Stenosis, a serious heart condition that requires an urgent Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery overseas. Medical…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has officially launched a Gender Equity Team by announcing the recruitment of our new Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion – GEDSI Coordinator, Ms Pasepa Hugo. Ms Pasepa comes to the Ministry with a strong background in public health relations and development partnership management, alongside health service delivery…
A five-day media training workshop for provincial stringers is currently underway in Honiara, aimed at sharpening journalistic skills and promote responsible storytelling across the islands. Organised by the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) in partnership with BBC Media Action, the training runs along the theme; “The Islands Storyteller: A Refresher on Modern News Reporting.”…