Solomon Airlines proudly congratulates Captain Patricia Avosa, who has graduated with a Bachelor of Aviation with Distinction from Griffith University in Australia on 28th July 2025, marking another significant milestone in her exceptional career. Captain Avosa is no stranger to making history. On 30 March 2017, she co-piloted a scheduled commercial Twin Otter flight (H4-FSI)…
Within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a specialist team of highly trained officers responsible for conducting investigations into sexual assault cases against children and vulnerable people. The Sexual Assault Squad (SAS), within the National Criminal Investigations Department (NCID) have recently undertaken further training on specialist interviewing techniques that will enable investigators to…
Every child deserves the best possible start, and for newborns in the Solomon Islands, that journey now begins with a warm, lifesaving embrace. In the remote communities of Seghe and Morovo Lagoon in Western Province, hope is quietly being delivered—one baby at a time. Nurses and midwives recently completed intensive coaching in Early Essential Newborn…
PRESIDENT of the Malaita Provincial Council of Women (MPCW), Rebecca Awa, has joined leaders and football fans across the country in congratulating the Solomon Islands National Women’s Football Team for their recent historic victory in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025. The national team secured a remarkable 3-2 win over defending champions Papua New Guinea (PNG) in…
An interdenominational three-day life skills program has been conducted at Manakwai Local Church in Malu’u, North Malaita over the weekend. The workshop was held from Saturday July 19 to Monday 21. It was specifically designed for mothers from various church denominations in and around the Malu’u area. The program is being facilitated by the Young Mothers for…
The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) have successfully delivered its first Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program in Honiara last week. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has encouraged the youth population of Solomon Islands to study hard, dream big, and lead with integrity. He delivered the powerful message during the celebration of the country’s 47th year of independence on Monday His message centered on both national reflection and future aspirations. He emphasized to the youth, “It is not just about the future;…
The new Buala Market in Isabel province has been designed in consultation with vendors and the local community to create an inclusive, accessible space for over 150 vendors. The new market will improve economic opportunities for women, people with disabilities and the broader community. The new market is being delivered under Australia’s Provincial Markets Redevelopment…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 59th out of over 160 countries in the latest Global Teenage Pregnancy Index, raising concerns over the continuing trend of early pregnancies among adolescent girls in the country. According to the latest global report, the teenage pregnancy rate in Solomon Islands stands at 77.9 births per 1,000 girls aged…
RURAL youths and students from various schools in Malaita Province have used their school break to visit the National Parliament of Solomon Islands in Honiara, many for the very first time. The educational visits aim to give students a practical understanding of how Parliament functions and its role in national governance. For many students who…