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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…
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 Georgina Maka’a Police will start removing dark tints on public vehicles in Honiara from tomorrow onwards. The decision came in response to fear and unease hovering over Honiara since last week in the wake of reports of attempted abductions of children by certain individuals. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told…
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…
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has congratulated its former president, Georgina Kekea, on her selection to be part of the Commonwealth Expert Team (CET) to observe the October 30 elections in the African nation of Botswana.Kekea, who was MASI president from 2019 until September this year, flew out…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing the Government of Solomon Islands with the second tranche of financing for its Land and Maritime Connectivity Project totaling USD$53 million. The project is strengthening transport infrastructure in Solomon Islands. The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project was approved by the ADB Board in…
