‘Girls deserve protection’

ALL ladies and girls have the right to be safe and supported at all times. The message was echoed by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana at the official handing over of a new fencing project for the girls’ dormitory funded by the Australian Government. The new fencing was officially unveiled and handed over on Tuesday which marked a milestone…

Australia supports Betikama with new fence for girls’ dorm

For the first time in the history of Betikama Adventist College (BAC) located East of Honiara, it now has a proper fencing erected around the girls’ dorm, thanks to the Australian Government. A formal handing over ceremony was held Tuesday 21st October at the College officially marking the completion of the new 410-metre security fence. Funded by the Australian Government through the Solomon Islands –…

Betivatu CHS held its first form 6 graduation

Betivatu Community High school (CHS) in Malango, Central Guadalcanal has achieved significant milestone as the school hosted its first ever Form 6 graduation ceremony on Thursday.  The event, themed “Empowering Partnership in Education,” was graced by the guest of honor Ms. Pamela Alamu. In her inspiring address, Ms. Alamu emphasized the importance of faith in education, stating, “No way will you…

Ward 4 women in Tulagi mark International Rural Women’s Day

Women from across the five zones in Ward 4 Tulagi gathered at Charles Woodford Stadium over the weekend to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day. At the event they also called for greater recognition of their contributions and urging action on gender equity and community development. Its the first time Tulagi community hosted the event. Central Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari…

PM opens Global Crusade Leadership Summit

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the One-Day Global Crusade Leadership Summit at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Lawson Tama on Friday morning.  The Summit was jointly organised by the ‘Global Crusade With Kumuyi Global Network’ in collaboration with the ‘Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association.’  Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. and…

Renowned Evangelist Dr. Kumuyi pays courtesy visit to PM

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP was graced with a special visit from the esteemed Evangelist Dr. William Folorunso Kumuyi, founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, dedicated to spreading the Gospel and nurturing Christian values across the globe. Dr. Kumuyi, who pastors approximately 120,000 worshippers weekly through the ‘Deeper Life Bible Church’ also took time to…

AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS COMMUNITY TRANSFORM

The Tivulu community in Munda, Western Province, is experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the community-led installation of safe water facilities. Since relocating inland after the 2007 tsunami, Tivulu community, especially women and children, faced daily challenges to fetch water over long distances.  Water was often stored in unsafe open 44-gallon drums, leading to contamination…

Women value ‘network’ gained through WELSI’s executive leadership training

Honiara – Aspiring women leaders have expressed their appreciation for the valuable network they have gained after attending the Solomon Islands Senior Women in Executive Leadership Program. Twenty-five women representing different organisations from the private sector, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and public sector on Thursday 9 October 2025 successfully completed the four-day Program as the sixth cohort…