Lorah Kwanairara has been named as as the winner of the inaugural Australia Awards Alumni Women’s Leadership Award. The announcement was made at the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 this week. The new award celebrates women who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and dedication, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others. It honours those who…
THE Apunepara Ha’amwaora Natural Resource Association (AHNRA) has launched its final research report on ‘Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV)’ amongst women and youths in the South Malaita, East Are’Are and West Are’Are constituencies of Malaita Province. The findings were shared with local media during a breakfast press conference hosted by AHNRA at the Solomon Islands Broadcasting…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) on Tuesday conducted a review of the World Bank-funded Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project implemented by the ministry. The review was conducted by the project steering committee on Tuesday at the Gina’s Restaurant in Honiara. It was was the steering committee’s third review meeting since…
THE Minister for Health and Medical Services, Paul Bosawai paid a visit to the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca. Ambassador de Toca is in Solomon Islands on an official visit. The official party toured the construction works, which are employing…
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women who break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Education and training are crucial in providing women and girls with opportunities to reach their full potential, and Dr Zina Bird’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and knowledge. Her story highlights…