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.”…
The Qaena’alu people of Guadalcanal on Friday, October 24, 2025, commemorated 19 years since the passing of the late Chief Moro Pelise, founder of the historic Moro Movement, with a two-day celebration at Turarana in Central Guadalcanal. Comprising eight tribes, the event featured various cultural activities and traditional performances that continued into Saturday under the…
The Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Keiichi Higuchi on Tuesday 21st October visited St. Nicholas College and St. John Primary School in Honiara to observe Japan’s ongoing educational assistance and the work of JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs). During the visit, the Ambassador met with JOCV members Mr. Ando, who teaches Physical Education, and Ms.…
Solomon Islands music sensation Sean Rii continues to demonstrate the power of music for good, raising a massive Vanuatu Vatu 1million to help rebuild a damaged science laboratory at Malapoa College in Vanuatu recently. The significant funds were generated from his recent Tuff Tumas Concert in Port Vila, an event organised in partnership with The…
The Pacific Crown Hotel’s waterfront venue in Honiara came alive on Saturday night as the 2025 Bonfire Festival overcame a quiet start to deliver a vibrant celebration of Pacific musical extravaganza. Although the early hours saw sparse crowd number and a subdued mood, the energy shifted dramatically after sunset. As the vibe picks up both the local…
Four emerging journalists from the Solomon Islands are traveling to Australia as part of the Solomon Islands Media Emerging Leaders Country Press Australia Placement. The program, aimed at building capacity and providing real-world newsroom experience, will see these journalists spend two weeks on attachment with two regional newspapers in the state of Victoria. The participants: • Loretta Brigidia Manele – Island Sun…
The community of Jericho 2 of West Kola has successfully hosted a historical activity for the children by hosting an Environmental and Waste Management Speech Contest at Banana Valley (Zone 1) over the weekend. A total of twenty-two students participated in the one-day activity on Saturday 4th October. Of the total participants 16 are primary students and six secondary students. The activity was summarized by…
OSAKA, Japan: The Solomon Islands’ “I Dig a Dream” Theatre Performance group has wowed audiences at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a series of captivating performances blending culture and theatre to raise awareness about ocean conservation. The group’s electrifying show was the highlight of the Solomon Islands National Day celebrations at the Expo,…
LOCAL journalists, freelancers, media professionals, and broadcasters in Western Province (WP) are undergoing a four-day intensive refresher workshop in Gizo this week. The training was held at the Gizo Telekom Conference room. The training, titled Radio Happy Lagoon Intensive Refresher Workshop, was supported and funded by BBC Media Action. It was facilitated by the Head of Department of the…
A total of 238 students marked a significant academic milestone at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) graduation ceremony held at the Friendship Hall in Honiara, Friday. The ceremony was officiated by His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, the University’s 32nd Chancellor, who conferred the degrees, diplomas, and certificates to those present and in…