LOCAL journalists, freelancers, media professionals, and broadcasters in Western Province (WP) are undergoing a four-day intensive refresher workshop in Gizo this week. The training was held at the Gizo Telekom Conference room. The training, titled Radio Happy Lagoon Intensive Refresher Workshop, was supported and funded by BBC Media Action. It was facilitated by the Head of Department of the…
ST AUGUSTINE’S Parish in Fa’asitoro, Auki, Malaita province was alive with joy and blessings over the weekend as Sunday School teachers and children gathered for the much-anticipated Parish Sunday School Rally 2025. The three-day event, held from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th, brought together children and teachers from across the parish, including Rade, Oibola, Niu Kaloka, Auki Island,…
A GROUP of dedicated tilapia farmers from Southern region of Malaita have successfully harvested their first stock after a year of hard work and commitment. This milestone achievement and harvest was conducted last week. The project, which began in September 2024, was spearheaded by local farmer Paul Asitewa and his group. Malaita province fishery officer Mathew Isihanua said after 12 months of…
The Fracture Clinic at the Orthopaedic Ward, National Referral Hospital (NRH), was reopened on Monday 29th after a two-week renovation. This had restored vital services for patients requiring bone and joint care and critical trauma services for patients across Solomon Island. The refurbishment marks the first major upgrade to the clinic in nearly a decade. Dr Patrick Hou’asia,…
LOCAL communities in Heruiesi in South Malaita recently took part in a series of activities under the Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) program. This was aimed at strengthening sustainable use of marine resources in Malaita province. The event included; reef monitoring training and a review of the community’s management plan. Participants were first introduced to reef monitoring techniques through on-land practice…
THE long-awaited inter-secondary school sports carnival for all Western Province schools will be hosted next year, marking a major comeback for one of the province’s most celebrated youth events. Provincial Sports Coordinator, Jim Ben, confirmed the revival during a recent meeting with Physical Education teachers on Monday. “Preparations are already underway under the leadership of the Western Sport Division.”…
In a thrilling show of skills and teamwork the Jogran netball team from Sasamuqa emerged victorious at the fundraising event in Pangoe village, Northeast Choiseul. The team clinched the championship title after defeating its rival team Osa blue with a final score of 11-8. The netball championship concluded with Osa blue taking a well-earned second…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has acknowledged Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) for awarding 8% credit rating to all its members on Tuesday 30th September 2025. In a statement SICTU National Secretary Adrian Tuhanuku warmly welcomed and acknowledged the announcement on Tuesday afternoon by the Minister of Finance and Treasury Trevour Mahaga. “This declaration is a significant outcome for the…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my growing concern over the erosion of human rights and poor governance in the Solomon Islands. It is increasingly clear that corruption is undermining the fundamental rights of our citizens, particularly in rural areas, where people often lack access to basic services such as education and healthcare. Despite promises…
Dear Editor – Please allow me to voice my concern to the National Government. From the blue ocean along the coast of Guadalcanal to the jungle forest of central Guadalcanal, we carry forward the voices of our indigenous landowners, children and youths of Gold Ridge. We call on the government to prioritize our people when it comes…