Unearthing stories that matters |
Key findings: by Ronald Toito’ona Thousand Ships Bay, located on the southern coast of Isabel Province, was once a place of life, culture, and abundance. Its clear waters and rich marine life fed generations and connected communities. Now it stands on the brink of ecological collapse. At the heart of…
Snyder Rini, Solomon Islands’ shortest-serving Prime Minister and one of its longest-serving parliamentarians, has died at the age of 77. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially announced Rini’s passing in Parliament this afternoon, describing him as a statesman who served with distinction and dedication throughout his career. In his obituary statement,…
Students and teachers from Gawa Primary and Secondary School in the Reef Islands, Temotu Province have taken the lead in voluntarily cleaning up Lomlom Airport, following the recent suspension of flight services due to safety concerns. The clean-up was carried out free of charge, with no payment requested or expected.…
They deserve only the best — and that can only be breastmilk by Dr Howard L. IsobelWHO Representative In Solomon Islands It’s something that comes naturally to every new mother. It’s scientifically proven to be life-nourishing beyond anything artificial, and is safe for mothers and babies. I’m talking about breastmilk. But…
by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA), and key partners and stakeholders, today commemorated World Ranger Day under the global theme “Rangers: Powering Transformative Conservation.” Held at the Holy Cross Cathedral Hall in Honiara, the event brought together environmental organisations, NGOs, government representatives, and ranger groups to honour…
by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) has successfully delivered the secondsession of their School Awareness Program at St Joseph’s Tenaru this week, empoweringstudents to take an active role in protecting the environment and advocating for sustainableresource management. Under the theme “Be the Voice for Future Generations,” the…
Police in Honiara will again start a Zero Tolerance Operation in the capital as of tomorrow to ensure members of the public are safe during the weekends. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says they’ve started this operation last weekend with great success. “Twelve suspects have been arrested for different offenses, while…
Transforming health care in the Solomons through solar power by Ruel SerranoCommunications for Partnerships Support OfficerWHO Representative Office in Solomon Islands In the quiet hills of rural Solomon Islands, where electricity was once a luxury, and health workers relied on torchlight and kerosene lamps to treat patients at night, a…
Health officials and health workers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Council (HCC) and National Referral Hospital (NRH) undertook a site visit of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to view progress and discuss planning for the commencement of services at the much-anticipated…
by Niuone Eliuta* The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a vital platform for regional cooperation, has long been a space where Pacific nations address shared challenges like climate change, economic development and cultural preservation. However, recent actions by China to undermine Taiwan’s participation — at previous Forum meetings, including the 2024…
