AS part of observing International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration this week, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) honours the extraordinary journey of its longest-serving female employee. Meet, Grace Julia Sipolo, a trailblazer whose dedication and resilience have paved the way for women in the traditionally male-dominated field of infrastructure development. Hailing from the small village…
THE Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWCFA) and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Embassy celebrated the International Women’s Day in Honiara on Friday. They marked the event at the University of South Pacific (USP) Honiara Campus, East Honiara. The celebration coincided with the second day celebration of the Chinese Film Festival.…
WITH the right support, investment and training, Solomon Islands can develop feature films where Solomon Islanders can tell their own stories in ways that resonate locally and internationally, the Director of Culture Division in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dennis Marita says. Mr Marita was speaking at the opening of the two-day Chinese Film…
The Australian Government has announced an investment of more than $46million over the next three years in gender equality. Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton officially launched this new investment on Tuesday, as part of the Solomon Islands – Australia Gender Equality Partnership. High Commissioner Hilton said the investment, Advancing Gender…
On March 5, 2025, BBC Media Action, in partnership with the British High Commission, officially handed over essential equipment to Dreamcast Theatre in Honiara. The event, held at Dreamcast Theatre, marked a significant milestone in supporting the growth of media, arts, and storytelling in the Solomon Islands. Dreamcast Theatre was founded in response to the…
THE Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering communities through its social responsibility initiatives in 2025. OFC made the announcement last weekend to mark the International Women’s Day. “As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) reaffirms its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering…
THE students and staff of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Honiara Campus were given the honour of viewing one of the latest Chinese Sci-Fi movies titled ‘The Wandering Earth 2’. This fascinating movie was released on 22 January 2024. The movie was screened at the USP Campus last Thursday during a Chinese Film…
SAINT (St) Joseph Tenaru Catholic School on the eastern outskirt of Honiara celebrated its Annual Cultural Day on Saturday night, a colourful event that saw students from the country’s nine provinces proudly showcase their vibrant and diverse cultures. Themed ‘Our Culture, Our Way of Life’, the event brought parents, ex-students, locals and guests to join…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) stands shoulder to shoulder with women across the nation as we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. As part of the celebration, GNUT reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality in its policy programs and transformation initiatives. Prime Minister Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, made this assurance while…
The Catholic Church, along with other Christian denominations in the country, marked the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday signifies the first day of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter in the Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and other denominations worldwide observe this solemn period of self-sacrifice and discipline.…