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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has organized a one-day stakeholders meeting in Gizo, Western Province. The stakeholders meeting was held at the Gizo Women Centre (GWC) Building on December 6, 2024.This stakeholders meeting was the second such meeting held in Gizo organized by […]

Two Solomon Islander women ran last Sunday’s 2024 Honolulu Marathon. They were Dr. Tammy Tabe and Fiorenzo Toncan, who became the first Solomon Islanders to participate in the annual event. This year it love tattracted 36,122 participants from allover the world – the most participants since it started in 1995. Dr. Tabe, from Wagina in

The Western Province has launched a week-long (9th-13th December 2024) celebration to commemorate its 43rdSecond Appointed Day, emphasizing the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity rooted in our cultural heritage, for the advancement of Western Province’s future.’ Ramrakha Talasasa, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), expressed excitement about hosting the anniversary celebrations in Gizo

The Most Rev. Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) handed over two 5,000 liters of Rota tanks to our small Anglican Community in Bellona yesterday afternoon. A joyous Chairlady of the All Hallows community in Bellona, Mrs. Hellen Haikiu received the donation on behalf of the community.The tanks were funded by

Local construction companies say they are winning more work after attending Australia’s Workforce Skills Series, delivered through the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program. At an end of year awards ceremony held on the 4th of December in Honiara, Watson Maeletete of Pathway Solutions said attending the training had opened doors for local companies and is improving

In recognition of hard work, determination and resilience, 30 youths with blind and visually impaired were awarded with certificates for their accomplishment at a graduation ceremony held on Sunday 8th October at Honiara Hotel. They received their certificates after completing four months’ training on basic computer, literacy and Braille.The training was made possible through the

The Solomon Islands men’s football team secured a remarkable 4-1 victory over Vanuatu in their first match as the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup Kicked off, showcasing impressive attacking and defensive play. The match, which saw Boyers and Keane each score twice, ended with a dominant scoreline in favor of the Solomon Islands. From the start,

The 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship ended an exciting Day 1 of competition, showcasing incredible talent and fierce determination from all the teams involved. Held at the National Stadium in Honiara, the tournament marks a historic moment as it is the first time the prestigious event was hosted in the Solomon Islands capital. The host

$4.8M for Agricultural Sector Finance Minister Hon. Sogavare presented the 2025 budget of $4.8 billion under the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments: A Pathway Towards A Resilient and Sustainable Economy.” He emphasized the government’s focus on economic transformation, especially in the agriculture sector. Key plans include exporting 15-20 tons of fresh pineapples bi-monthly to

Cynthia Houniuhi, a young Solomon Islander and the president of the Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), has become a powerful voice on the global stage. Recently, she delivered an impactful speech at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings in The Hague, Netherlands, as part of the advisory proceeding on states’ international obligations