Nagotano, Central Province – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), as the lead national executing agency for the Global Environment Fund’s Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities project (GEF CRR) in Solomon Islands, recently hosted a pivotal regional exchange. This event, a field session for Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF)…
The Coptic Orthodox community in the Solomon Islands is preparing to welcome His Grace Bishop Rewis, General Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions, including the Solomon Islands, who will arrive in Honiara on Wednesday, 8 October. His Grace will be accompanied by several Fathers and deacons and will be received by Father Moses Mikhael…
On Sunday, 5 October 2025, Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara joyfully celebrated the First Holy Communion of 117 children. This was during the 11 am. Mass, presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Roma, Administrator of Holy Cross Cathedral assisted by Br. Vickson. The celebration was marked by a spirit-filled liturgy, beautifully animated by the…
A woman is leading Biosecurity Solomon Islands as a new Director. She is Jean Eroa Manepora’a who is the first female to lead the department. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is delighted to announce the appointment in a statement issued on Monday 6th October 2025. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the…
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…
The second delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program for this year 2025 was held last week in Honiara. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants…
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,…
A doctorate student at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva, Fiji, is urging greater involvement of women in ocean governance and program implementation. Alice Clara Rore of North Malaita made the call during her presentation on the topic “Tē Mangoedo: The connection between a woman and the ocean” at the 2nd Pacific Islands Ocean…
As part of enhancing rural livelihoods and women’s economic participation the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has supported the West New Georgia/Vonavona Constituency (WNGVC) women in Western Province with funding support to purchase three bray boats. PRC provided SBD$100,000 and WNGVC topped it up with an extra SBD$50,000 from the Constituency Development Funds (CDF). The partnership enabled the constituency office to purchase the boats to support the rural mothers.…
A total of 86 campers were baptized during a Pathfinder Camporee held in East Malaita, Malaita from 22nd to 28th September. This was confirmed by Atoifi Youth Coordinator Harry Samuel, who reported that approximately 1,500 campers attended the event. “On the Sabbath day (Saturday) of that week, 86 campers were baptized. This shows us that it was…