The Gizo community policing team, along with Social Welfare and Save the Children staff, have visited two communities and conducted awareness talks on separate days in recognition of Children’s International Day. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Superintendent Wilken Miriki, said the first visit was made to Kinamara community at Kohingo Island. PPC Miriki said…
The Disabled People’s Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) recently led a workshop, with Australian support, to engage with government and reduce barriers for people with disabilities accessing social and economic opportunities. Ministry focal points were provided with practical steps to implement the government’s National Disability Policy that aims to increase inclusion and accessibility for people…
A TOTAL of 26 inmates released from the Rove Correctional Centre have been handed over to the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church as part of the Church’s “Half Way Home” program. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services (MPNS&CS), Karen Galokale, announced the handover during a significant ceremony on Tuesday. This…
Central Guadalcanal – The Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s journey. Ten women from the communities of Valekocha in Bahomea and Pamphylia in Malango completed the six-week program, setting the stage for broader community…
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) will officially inaugurate its new Diocese of South Malaita and Sikaiana and consecrate of its new Diocesan Bishop Reverend Rickson Mamaoru. This historic event will take place at St Barnabas Church in Sa’a, Small Malaita, Malaita Province on Sunday 24 November. The local communities and parishioners are eagerly preparing…
GIRLS continue to face challenge in accessing quality education and it is important for both the national government and provincial governments to invest in their education. The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 24 (North Vangunu), Calrick Runimetu expressed this sentiment at the celebration of the International Children’s Day in Gizo on Monday 11…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara is hosting the 2024 Biennial Spiritual Retreat for priests from the three dioceses of Solomon Islands—Gizo, Auki, and Honiara. Held at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary (HNMS) in East Honiara, Guadalcanal, this year’s retreat carries the theme: “Sainthood, Sanctity, and What Makes Us Holy?” The retreat began on Sunday,…
Australian Government, FIBA Oceania announce new partnership through support high-performance basketball THE Australian Government and FIBA Oceania will partner through PacificAus Sports to support high-performance basketball in the Pacific. The three-year partnership will focus on women’s basketball in the region, including enhanced pathways for coaches, officials and administrators. This initiative underscores FIBA’s strategic priority to…
Seif Ples has developed a comprehensive database designed to improve the management of data related to calls received by the SAFENET Helpline. This initiative aims to enhance the tracking of service reach across various regions and analyze the outcomes of the support provided, particularly in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection referral pathways. With…
Eight female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently travelled to Australia for the Australasian Council of Women (ACWAP) Professional Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards recently. ACWAP is a member-based organisation supporting women across Australia, New Zealand, and the Central Indo-Pacific region. The ACWAP seminar is an annual event where…