When she was younger, Jennifer Hunuehu Kinikoroa from the Solomon Islands witnessed her grandparents working hard to preserve their traditions to ensure that their culture would never be forgotten. She wanted to do the same, but knew that to protect her heritage, she would need qualifications. “USP Lautoka Campus became a place where I could…
A female suspect has been arrested for brewing home-brew at a village in south Choiseul recently. Taro police carried out the arrest, Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province Superintendent Berry Pogesopa said. “Police responded to the incident and arrested a 46-year-old female suspect on 2 April 2025.” PPC Pogesopa added the suspect was dealt with…
FOREIGN journalists, undertaking a three-month study tour in China, were taken on a unique and insightful journey into the history and heart of China’s political evolution during a guided tour of the CPC Musuem in Beijing where more than 2.500 pictures and over 4,500 sets of cultural relics are displayed, providing a comprehensive, panoramic and…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara marked a significant liturgical event on Holy Monday 14th April 2025 with the celebration of its annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The solemn occasion was presided over by His Grace, Archbishop Christopher Cardone, OP, and concelebrated by 19 priests from across the Archdiocese, alongside two…
THE Ministry of Rural Development team has recently visited West Are’Are Constituency (WAC) in Malaita province and captured success stories from communities that benefit from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Despite its challenges, the CDF continues to impact rural lives, with many communities and constituents expressing genuine appreciation to their three-term Member of Parliament, John…
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 42 years in jail by the Honiara High Court recently. This came after he raped a 13 year-old girl, who he considered as his niece, on three occasions in 2022 in Ngella, Central Islands Province. Judge Ronald Bei Talasasa Jr found the rapist guilty on three counts of…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is set to launch a new project focusing on combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Solomon Islands. The launch date will be announced later. However, in the lead up to the launching, ADRA officials have met with the National Coordinator of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Ministry of…
AN inaugural Solomon Islands Women in Emergencies Forum was successfully held in Honiara from 8th to 9th April 2025. The forum was hosted by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) which was aimed at empowering, supporting and uniting women in emergency response roles. It was held at the Rove Police Headquarters. Through workshops, scenario-based…
(BEIJING, CHINA) – INTERNATIONAL journalists from the Asia-Pacific region who arrived in Beijing last week for a three-month study tour hosted by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) have expressed delight to arrive in China as it celebrates the Qingming Festival – a significant Chinese Festival that falls on April 4 or 5 annually.…
A total of 69 women have completed a three-day refresher training for Women’s Savings Groups in Guadalcanal. The training sessions, conducted in their respective villages, included 36 women from Ghombua, 26 from Geza, and 7 from Govu. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Soul Cocoa Livelihood Project (SCLP), facilitated the training sessions…