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From the shores of Malaita to the basketball courts of Fiji, Godfrey Toramo’s journey began in 2013 — one that would shape him into a powerful presence under the ring and a leader on the court. Playing as a Power Forward/Center for the National Team, Godfrey isn’t just focused on…
Fatboys Resort has now launched its new Dive Centre in Gizo, Western Province – a significant step in growing Solomon Islands’ dive tourism industry. Fatboys has long been ranked one of the best tourism operators in Solomon Islands on TripAdvisor by its growing numbers of international tourists. The resort has…
The Honiara Central Magistrates Court has received a significant boost to its digital capabilities with the provision of new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment from the Government of Australia. Through the Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ), Australia delivered five new desktop computers to support the implementation and operation of the Justice…
by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands has kicked off its inaugural National Dialogue on Loss and Damage (L&D), marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to address climate-induced Loss and Damage. Hosted at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara, the three-day event is a collaboration between the Solomon Islands Government…
A young Solomon Islands woman, Nanny Walasi, is breaking new ground in construction on the Buala Market Project, gaining hands-on skills and inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps. Walasi is a graduate under the Australia-supported Green Construction Training Program, learning practical construction skills while contributing to the development…
Australia has thrown its support behind LF & Sons Enterprises, a local business owned by former North Malaita MP Levi Filualea, with the launch of a new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita on 30 September — a major boost for the province’s growing cocoa sector. Filualea, who…
by Georgina Maka’a A medical study conducted into penis enlargement practices in Solomon Islands has found men doing that were motivated by the desire for increased length, to please their sexual partners, and increase their penile girth. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Urology, a leading international peer-reviewed…
The Opening day of the FIBA Melanesian Cup yesterday, concluded with an unforgettable showdown as hosts Solomon Islands secured a historic 70–67 victory over Fiji – their first-ever win against the Pacific basketball powerhouse. A packed Friendship Hall erupted as the final buzzer sounded, marking a landmark moment for Solomon…
Tourism Solomons has unveiled an innovative campaign inviting Australian and New Zealand travel agents to help craft a tagline for the destination’s next round of consumer and travel industry advertising. Launched under a ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail — and Win!’ banner on Tuesday, 14 October, the campaign opens the…
ANZ is urging businesses to stay vigilant against scam activity as cybercriminals increasingly target small and medium-sized businesses with sophisticated tactics. Cybercriminals take advantage of businesses and individuals by exploiting vulnerabilities in email systems and financial processes, hacking into internal systems to update invoice payment details and asking for payments…
