The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Band proudly represented the nation at the inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo last week in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The band joining more than 100 police officers from across the Pacific in a vibrant celebration of culture, music and regional policing unity on Tuesday, 22nd July. Hosted by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), with support from the Australian…
The Tinakula Festival 2025 was successfully held over the weekend at the SINU Village in East Honiara, marking two vibrant days filled with music, storytelling, and cultural exchange. The event was celebrated on Friday and Saturday under the theme “Roots to Horizon – Celebrating Temotu’s Legacy.” It festival brought together leaders, elders, and youth to honor a…
Within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a specialist team of highly trained officers responsible for conducting investigations into sexual assault cases against children and vulnerable people. The Sexual Assault Squad (SAS), within the National Criminal Investigations Department (NCID) have recently undertaken further training on specialist interviewing techniques that will enable investigators to…
Every child deserves the best possible start, and for newborns in the Solomon Islands, that journey now begins with a warm, lifesaving embrace. In the remote communities of Seghe and Morovo Lagoon in Western Province, hope is quietly being delivered—one baby at a time. Nurses and midwives recently completed intensive coaching in Early Essential Newborn…
PRESIDENT of the Malaita Provincial Council of Women (MPCW), Rebecca Awa, has joined leaders and football fans across the country in congratulating the Solomon Islands National Women’s Football Team for their recent historic victory in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025. The national team secured a remarkable 3-2 win over defending champions Papua New Guinea (PNG) in…
The Tikopian community came together in joy and reverence on Sunday to celebrate a major milestone—the official launch of the New Testament Bible in the Tikopian language, now known as Te Rongo Laoi, which means “The Good News.” Held at St. Francis Anglican Church, White River, Honiara, the service was full of emotion, colour, and…
THE proposed Community Service Congress featuring all the Adventist dorcas ladies from around the country will now take place in December instead of September. In a statement issued by a member of the Steering Committee on Tuesday, it explained this is due to a number of church activities during the month of September. “Wish to…
An interdenominational three-day life skills program has been conducted at Manakwai Local Church in Malu’u, North Malaita over the weekend. The workshop was held from Saturday July 19 to Monday 21. It was specifically designed for mothers from various church denominations in and around the Malu’u area. The program is being facilitated by the Young Mothers for…
Realizing that many in the community are concerned about matters of faith and spirituality, Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting all to their annual global convention series, which has the theme “Pure Worship!” Each year, the Witnesses present a free three-day program open to local communities. They will return to the Friendship Hall sports stadium in Honiara…
WHAT a night it was on Saturday evening as DC Park, Henderson, east of Honiara came alive as Jamaican dancehall legend Busy Signal delivered a high-energy performance to hundreds of die-hard fans. The free for all event marked a historic moment for the country, blending international music with national pride in the Independence wind-down show.…