The people and Government of Australia, and the staff of the Australian High Commission in Honiara, wish all Solomon Islanders a Happy International Women’s Day 2025. As Solomon Islands’ number one partner, Australia is proud to be supporting the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to host a three-day event, from 11th to…
Police in Auki, Malaita Province, have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman at a village in Auki on 25 February 2025. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the victim, who is believe to drunk, was raped in her room while she was asleep. According to…
Police officers at Auki Police Station in Malaita Province have arrested a 23-year-old male who was under warrant for domestic violence in Honiara last year. The Office of Public Prosecution informed Auki police that a warrant has been issued for the 23-year-old for domestic violence. The suspect failed to attend court after he was charged…
THE Malaita Province Youth Council is planning to extend the beginners Canva training to high schools across the province. President of the Malaita Province Youth Council, Philip Subu confirmed this after the successful completion of a first training held at the Malaita Youth Hub in Auki last week. Canva is an online design platform that…
THE alarming reports of child abuse in the Solomon Islands and the region as a whole is a serious matter. Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale made the comments following reports released in the media by UNICEF on the shocking rate of child abuse in the region including Solomon Islands. The Opposition Leader said addressing child…
THE Tongan Government is reportedly considering withdrawing from the Miss Pacific Pageant following the debacle of the event in Honiara three weeks ago. MATANGI TONGA Online disclosed this in a news report it published on Friday February 28 (Saturday Solomon Time). The paper quoted the country’s Minister for Justice and Tourism, Mo’ale Finau that Tonga…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in Tulagi, Central Islands Province, have remanded a father who allegedly raped his 19-year-old daughter at Big Ngella, recently. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent David Soakai, said it is alleged that prior to the rape incident, the suspect had attempted three times but failed. Superintendent Soakai said on…
Bethalyn Kelly – a young leader from Solomon Islands – has been nominated for the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Award. Twenty extraordinary young individuals, including social entrepreneurs, climate advocates, innovators, and community health champions from across the Commonwealth, have been shortlisted for the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. The top regional winners and…
Project Period Tax Reform (PTR) is a voluntary, youth-led initiative dedicated to improving the well-being of young girls and women in the Solomon Islands. Poor menstrual hygiene has long been a critical issue, impacting not only female health but also school attendance and academic performance. This initiative is led by five young Solomon Islanders from…
Australia has launched a driver training program for local women participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, which is helping work-ready women land jobs in Australia. Under the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership, Australia is supporting local driving school, Solomon Islands Professional Driver Training Services (SIPDTS), to upskill more women in the PALM scheme. With…