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Solomon Islands stakeholders came together in Kirakira, provincial capital of Makira-Ulawa Province, recently to advance discussion on forest carbon initiatives. Supported by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Solomon Islands Threshold Program (SITHP), the two-day meeting focused on the province’s ongoing work to protect the forests and tap into voluntary carbon…
By Ronald Toito’ona The Solomon Islands Bilikiki duo, Allen Farobo and Max Fa’ari may be teammates, but they are cousin brothers – born to two biological brothers. Growing up on Kwai Island in East Malaita, they were raised in a family that loved football. They also embraced the island’s fishing…
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Solomon Islands is empowering young Solomon Islands women with skills training qualifications that are Australian recognised, giving them opportunities to generate income and support the local community. Rosie Galo is a recent APTC graduate with a Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and…
By Ronald Toito’ona Eric Peter Wanega, once known for his impressive goalkeeping skills with Central Coast Football Club (FC) in the Solomon Islands Telekom S-League (TSL), has transformed into a rising star on the sands, becoming a prolific scorer for the Solomon Islands’ Bilikiki in the OFC Beach Soccer Nations…
By Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands ‘Bilikiki’ forward Max Fa’ari has dedicated his lone goal in their 9-10 defeat to Tahiti ‘Tiki Toa’ yesterday, to his late father who passed on three weeks ago, at their home village of Kwai Island, Malaita Province. Fa’ari’s father passed away, while the team was…
By Ronald Toito’ona* It was described by many as one of the greatest beach soccer matches in Oceania history, between the two Oceania rivals – Solomon Islands ‘Bilikiki’ and ‘Tiki Toa’ of Tahiti. The Bilikiki narrowly lost 10-9 to Tiki Toa in a thrilling encounter at the OFC Beach Soccer…
Solomon Islands’ Opposition leader Matthew Wale has criticized the Prime Minister’s recent overseas engagements, describing them as a “diplomatic hopscotch” lacking clear priorities. “The Prime Minister missed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), citing urgent domestic duties,” Wale said. “Yet, just days later, he flew to the United Arab Emirates…
By Ronald Toito’ona Police in Honiara have taken in four individuals, including a foreign national, for questioning in connection to a series of alleged attempted child and teenage abductions across the capital in recent days. These incidents have created panic throughout the city, with many parents and guardians becoming increasingly…
By Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ measured approach to the West Papua issue, stating that his GNUT administration respects Indonesia’s sovereignty. Speaking ahead of his departure to Indonesia this Friday, Mr. Manele addressed the media on his administration’s position on West Papua – a matter…
By Ronald Toito’ona The Solomon Islands Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) 100-days Policy agenda officially came to an end on 17th September, 2024, but the Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele is yet to be informed of how much his administration has achieved. While he refrained from providing an exact…
