Women in Langalanga welcome reopening of Laulasi tourism centre

WOMEN in Langalanga Lagoon, Malaita Province have expressed their appreciation for the initiative to reopen the long-discussed Laulasi Tourism Centre in Aoke Langalanga Constituency, Malaita Province. Once a major attraction in the 1970s, Laulasi gained international recognition as a cultural tourism hub. The centre drew visitors eager to experience traditional practices such as shell money minting…

Tophill youths lead public awareness on waste segregation

YOUTHS from the Tophill community in Gizo, Western Province, have successfully conducted a public awareness campaign last week to educate residents on the importance of proper waste segregation. The campaign, held at the Gizo main market, attracted strong participation from the public, highlighting the growing concern among residents about pollution and improper waste disposal in…

‘Tourism a gateway to investment opportunities’

REVIVING the Laulasi Cultural Tourism Centre presents a gateway to investment opportunities for Malaita Province. Thats the key message delivered by Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni during a reconciliation ceremony for the Laulasi tribes held on Wednesday 6th August. Mr. Sifoni emphasized that reconciliation is more than just about healing divisions,it also paves the way…

PRC awards video producers

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Honiara on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 awarded six recipients of the ‘China Through my Lens Video’ Competition. This competition focused on individuals’ experiences of China and highlighted the real-life impact of bilateral cooperation in areas such as; education, sports, healthcare infrastructure, and cultural exchange. The winners’ work illustrated the human…

                                           WARA AGM successfully held

The West ‘Are ’Are Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) successfully held its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at  Uhu, West Are’Are, Malaita from 16th -18th July 2025. It was hosted under the empowering theme, “Ta’era’i Tarakoni” in Are’ Are language meaning “Rising together”. The event drew together over 200 plus participants, including zones savings club leaders and members, community church leaders,…

ADRA and partners roll out HPV vaccination in North Kolobangara

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP), has collaborated with the Western Provincial Health Authority (WPHA) to successfully roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across schools and communities at North Kolobangara Island in Western Province. HPV is a common virus that can affect various parts…

PM opens Evangelist Tim Hall Crusade

 Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Evangelist Tim Hall Crusade at Lawson Tama Stadium on Wednesday evening. The event brought together people from various churches under the theme “The Great Awakening.” The Prime Minister acknowledged the pivotal role of the church in shaping the nation since the arrival of…