Adi Salaseini Gonelevu is making waves in both academia and international law debate. Her journey is a dedication to both her studies and the empowerment of women. As the eldest of six siblings – five sisters and one brother – she has always embraced leadership roles. Her inspiration to pursue law as a study and…
GIZO Bahai Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) in the Western Province has successfully hosted an Institutional meeting last week. The meeting brought together the members of LSA to discuss key aspects of spiritual and community development. The gathering, held at the Bahai Centre in Gizo Jah Mountain, attracted a diverse group of attendees, including LSA Community…
THE Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has officially handed over solar accessories and equipment to the Gizo St Luke Diocese of Anglican Church of Melanesian (ACOM), Western Province in an effort to improve lighting system for the church and its facilities. The handover ceremony took place at the Diocese Compound in Gizo last Friday and was officiated…
THE Papua New Guinea (PNG) music artists, who performed at the Aelan Riddim Music Festival (ARMF) in Honiara last Saturday night at the Pacific Crown Hotel, shared their ‘memorable’ experiences from the event. Two of the five artists spoke to Paoa FM in a video interview at the Jackson’s International Airport in Port Moresby upon…
THE group of talented Papua New Guinea (PNG) artists, who participated in the Aelan Riddim Music Festival last Saturday night, departed to Port Moresby on Monday, carrying with them fond memories after an exciting music festival. Artists Kali D, Mereani Masani, Saii Kay, Jarahn, Tau Likoniau Po’o Jr (J-Liko), and the Makasi Band — featuring…
ST MARY Tanagai Secondary School in North West Guadalcanal hosted its first-ever careers day program on Friday. The event was staged based on the inspiring theme; “Your Future Starts With Its Version, Wear It With Pride.” The event kicked off in the morning with a parade from the school sports ground to the assembly hall…
Creating exceptional artwork that stands the test of time requires not only skill but also patience, passion, and dedication. When it comes to stone sculpting, Lennon Qaqojama is a name that stands out. With his skilled hands, he transforms cold, lifeless stone into breathtaking masterpieces that not only hold great market value but also provide…
THE inaugural Aelan Riddim Music Festival (ARMF), held at the Pacific Crown Hotel on Saturday night was nothing short of a thrilling showcase of the vibrancy of Melanesian music. The event brought together legendary and trending artists from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands on one stage, celebrating Melanesian music, cultures and solidarity. ARMF…
A SOLOMON Islands youth leader Bethalyn Kelly has been announced as the winner of the top 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for the Pacific region last week. She was nominated for the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Award for forming a girls’ club dedicated to empowering young women. The 20-year-old was named the Pacific Regional Winner of the Commonwealth…
HUNDREDS of women turned up for the free cervical cancer screening at Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) office, Chinatown last Monday and Tuesday. SIPPA offered the free service to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). SIPPA Program Manager, Nester Amasia said SIPPA received many women compared to their normal daily work. “This is an indicator…