THE Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWCFA) and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Embassy celebrated the International Women’s Day in Honiara on Friday. They marked the event at the University of South Pacific (USP) Honiara Campus, East Honiara. The celebration coincided with the second day celebration of the Chinese Film Festival.…
The Australian Government has announced an investment of more than $46million over the next three years in gender equality. Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton officially launched this new investment on Tuesday, as part of the Solomon Islands – Australia Gender Equality Partnership. High Commissioner Hilton said the investment, Advancing Gender…
THE Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering communities through its social responsibility initiatives in 2025. OFC made the announcement last weekend to mark the International Women’s Day. “As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) reaffirms its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) stands shoulder to shoulder with women across the nation as we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. As part of the celebration, GNUT reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality in its policy programs and transformation initiatives. Prime Minister Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, made this assurance while…
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…