Kate Halukeni Ahukela (KHA) Enterprise, is a Solomon Islander woman-owned and operated local chip manufacturer in Honiara, who’s success stems from its commitment to sourcing locally grown root crops. The business, established in 2017, quickly became a leading supplier of high-quality chips to large retailers in Honiara. Their taro is primarily sourced from Makira Province,…
The Pacific Women Mediators Network (PWMN) has launched its inaugural colloquium in Honiara on Monday 26th May. PWMN is a network of women across the Pacific who work to prevent violence, mediate conflicts, and promote peace within their communities. Recognized as key players in peacebuilding efforts, these women often address the complex impacts of climate…
A local businessman, Jacob Kwan, owner of Toor Construction and Aveala Resort in Gizo, Western Province has donated musical instruments to the United Church congregation at Supato Village in South Vella, Western Province. The handing over ceremony, held Tuesday last week, marked a historic moment for the Supato church and its surrounding community. The new…
Women from Hunanawa, Hautahe and Ha’atanasi communities in East Are’Are, Malaita Province recently received training on gender, leadership and climate change. The training was facilitated by Ella Kauhue and Belinda Arapa’asi. Recognizing the crucial role of women as leaders in their community, the training ws to build their capacity and to empower them to…
FEMALE cloth vendors in Auki, Malaita Province have raised serious concerns over the increasing number of people consuming alcohol in public spaces within the town. The women said, it has become common to witness both young and older individuals openly drinking in public areas, creating discomfort and fear among residents, particularly women and children. A…
THE Malaita Provincial Youth Council has officially established the Ward 24 Youth Council in West Are’Are, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to connect with rural youth across the province. The formation of the new council is part of a wider initiative to strengthen grassroots engagement and empower young people in remote communities. Malaita…
A wife under the influence of alcohol stabbed her husband with a seven-inch kitchen knife during a heated argument at Nggosi in West Honiara on Monday 26 May 2025. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) White River Police Station Inspector Doreen Vaea said the husband claimed his wife had an affair with another man, and this is…
STUDENTS of St Mary Tanagai Community High School in Northwest Guadalcanal Constituency have been reminded to embrace their cultures because of the values it promotes such as respect, unity, and resilience – principles that can guide individuals and communities in fostering peace and understanding. Deputy Director of Culture and Tourism at the Ministry of Culture…
The Bahá’í Faith in Solomon Islands recently organized a workshop in Gizo, Western province to help youths become constructive members of society. It is called the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programmed, targeting individuals aged 12 to 15. It is a non-denominational initiative designed not to convert, but to uplift and nurture young minds to become…
A GLOBAL South Media Exchange initiative was launched in Beijing, alongside the release of the “2024 Report on Development of Video Media in the Global South”, ushering in a new era of collaboration between China and other members of the Global South region to enhance their online media platforms to tell their stories to the…