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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 Ofani Eremae Nutritionists always tell us “you are what you eat”. Meaning our health is primarily determined by the kind of food we eat each day. Across the Solomon Islands, Non-Communicable Diseases (NDCs) are killing people at a pace never seen before, with statistics showing at least six people…
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…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP was among the the leaders of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) who witnessed the inauguration of the new President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto yesterday morning, 20th October 2024. Leaders from around the world attended the inauguration, including leaders from the…
Opposition leader Matthew Wale has called on the police to urgently provide an update on the status of the criminal investigations into the ESP report. Wale noted that since the release of the report, the public has been left in the dark regarding the progress of investigations, as the RSIPF…
