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…
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…
ST AUGUSTINE’S Parish in Fa’asitoro, Auki, Malaita province was alive with joy and blessings over the weekend as Sunday School teachers and children gathered for the much-anticipated Parish Sunday School Rally 2025. The three-day event, held from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th, brought together children and teachers from across the parish, including Rade, Oibola, Niu Kaloka, Auki Island,…
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…
ON average, one infant dies daily in Solomon Islands, raising urgent concerns about maternal and child health services nationwide. This heartbreaking revelation was presented by Chief Medical Statistician, Rebecca Manelase, during the second day of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo last week. According to Manelase, a total of 15,831 births were recorded in…
A Solomon Islands woman has tragically died in Australia following a suspected poisonous snake bite in Katherine, Northern Territory. The late Fiona Peace Tonafalea, 40, collapsed at a business premises on Pearce Street on Sunday, three weeks ago. Emergency responders, including St John Ambulance paramedics and local police, rushed to the scene and performed CPR, but she was pronounced dead. Investigations suggest she was bitten…
Four women Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers last week attended the 2025 Australian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) Conference and the 26th Excellence in Policing Awards in Melbourne. The travel arrangement was funded by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program, and RAPPP Advisor Vanessa Pardy accompanied the officers. The event, co-hosted by ACWAP and…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) joined Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for a Digital Awareness and Cultural Exchange Program, combining cybersecurity education, AI literacy, and a Cultural and Practical Skills Showcase. The initiative aimed to help students recognize online risks, strengthen self-protection, and broaden cultural understanding,…