New 2025 data reveals that Solomon Islanders are marrying later than many countries in the Pacific region. The report shows that the average age at first marriage in the Solomon Islands is 20.3 years, ranking the country 24th globally. Women typically marry at 23, while men marry around 25.6 years. Across the Pacific, neighbouring countries…
THE Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency has demonstrated its continued commitment to its communities and people by supporting the upcoming Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations. Despite the Malaita Provincial Government already allocating $20,000 each to the three MOI wards, Sikaiana, Pelau, and Luaniua,the MOI Constituency has decided to top up the funding with an additional…
The Solomon Islands music scene is set for a fresh wave of sound, with rising artist Izack Junior Lekelalu — known by his stage name Izack JL — pioneering the rare Folk, Pop Indie music. While the style is far from the island reggae, contemporary gospel, and R&B tunes most Solomon Islanders are used to,…
MALAITA Province will mark its Provincial Day celebration this coming Friday, with festivities already underway in several wards across the region. In the lead-up to the official celebration, Wards 3 and 4 kicked off their local events on Wednesday, featuring sporting competitions such as women’s volleyball and men’s soccer. These activities aim to bring together…
A three day celebration to mark Malaita day will take place this week starting on Thursday. This was announced by the Chairman of the Malaita Day Committee, Redley Raramo, during a press conference held at the Harbour View Lounge in Guzo Point, Bahai, Honiara on Monday. The three-day event is scheduled to run from Thursday August…
REVIVING the Laulasi Cultural Tourism Centre presents a gateway to investment opportunities for Malaita Province. Thats the key message delivered by Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni during a reconciliation ceremony for the Laulasi tribes held on Wednesday 6th August. Mr. Sifoni emphasized that reconciliation is more than just about healing divisions,it also paves the way…
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Honiara on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 awarded six recipients of the ‘China Through my Lens Video’ Competition. This competition focused on individuals’ experiences of China and highlighted the real-life impact of bilateral cooperation in areas such as; education, sports, healthcare infrastructure, and cultural exchange. The winners’ work illustrated the human…
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Barrett Salato has commended Solomon Islanders for sharing powerful personal stories of their visits to China during an award ceremony for a short film competition held in Honiara. The competition featured creative short films by Solomon Islanders who had recently travelled to China under…
The annual memorial service to honour the Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers will be commemorated this Thursday. The event will coincide with the 83rd Anniversary celebration of Guadalcanal landing campaign during the Second World War. The Solomon Scouts and Coastwatcher’s Trust (SSCW) was established in 2011 to “Recognize the courage, loyalty and sacrifice of Solomon Islands men…
HONIARA – The 83rd commemoration ceremony of United States Marines landing on Guadalcanal during the World War II will be celebrated at the Guadalcanal American Memorial, Skyline, Central Honiara on Thursday morning, August 7. U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands Ann Marie Yastishock will lead the U.S. delegation which will include senior members of the U.S. Marine Corps.…