The Iumi Wan Festival is set to kick off on Tuesday, 9th September at the SINU Cultural Village. This five-day event marks the second National Arts and Cultural Event for the country, coinciding with the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) Meeting. The inaugural event was held in 2023 alongside the Pacific Games. Dennis Marita, Director…
Take a walk along the streets of Honiara and other urban centres in Solomon Islands and you would never miss a sight of many young kids and teenagers wearing the so called ‘Crocs Sandal.’ This latest footwear fashion is taking the young population by storm with many of them buying the sandal over the past weeks and…
Hundreds of students from various schools across Honiara gathered on Friday at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) state-of-the-art King George Campus in Honiara for the 2025 USP Open Day. Themed “Serving the Pacific”, this year’s event built on the success of last year’s inaugural celebration at the new campus. The full-day programme offered secondary school…
The University of South Pacific’s (USP) Solomon Islands Campus opened its door to students, educators, and the public on Friday for its annual open day event at King George Campus, East Honiara. The annual event was designed to provide prospective to students with essential information to help them make informed decisions about higher education goals. Since…
THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) Children’s Ward has received a significant boost in medical and office equipment and other accessories – thanks to a generous donation worth $80,000 from LiveFit Club. LiveFit Club is a local health and fitness organization dedicated to promoting the wellness and empowerment of women through Zumba fitness training. Zumba is…
THE High Court has acquitted a man of two counts of rape involving his wife, but sentenced him to 21 months in jail for one count of domestic violence. The defendant stood trial more than a week ago during the High Court Circuit in Gizo, Western Province. The High Court circuit continued last week. During the trial, the prosecution…
About seven percent (7%) of Solomon Water female staff make up the 24% female workers in the State Owned Enterprise (SOE) that are actively taking leadership roles supporting the organization’s strategies and recognize the efforts and energy that women bring into the workforce. These women have undergone a Pathway Leadership Program which trains them how to lead in…
Students of Gizo Primary School in Central Gizo, Western Province successful staged their annual cultural day. The event featured a stunning showcase of rich, diverse cultural show during their cultural day on Thursday, 28th August 2025. The theme for this year’s program focused on celebrating the varkous cultures in the country, sharing stories, telling stories…
About eight (8) female Age Care workers left the country this week to begin their four years contract with Bolton Clarke, Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider, offering home and community support, retirement living and residential aged care. These workers will be separated into two different sites, both located in New South Wales. Four…
The Catholic Church of the Solomon Islands is preparing to mark a historic moment with the opening of a new parish in East Central Guadalcanal on 7th September 2025. This remote and isolated area will soon receive the spiritual presence of the Church, as the Archdiocese of Honiara expands to 15 parishes, bringing Christ closer…