AFTER several years of being out of use due to termite infestation, the Science Laboratory at Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM)-owned Bishop Norman Palmer Anglican School in East Honiara, has been renovated and is back in service. The renovation, which cost a total of SBD 300,000 SBD was completed towards the end of 2024, allowing…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in Tulagi, Central Islands Province, have remanded a father who allegedly raped his 19-year-old daughter at Big Ngella, recently. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent David Soakai, said it is alleged that prior to the rape incident, the suspect had attempted three times but failed. Superintendent Soakai said on…
Bethalyn Kelly – a young leader from Solomon Islands – has been nominated for the prestigious Commonwealth Youth Award. Twenty extraordinary young individuals, including social entrepreneurs, climate advocates, innovators, and community health champions from across the Commonwealth, have been shortlisted for the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. The top regional winners and…
PRIME Minister of Tuvalu Feleti Teo has emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting Tuvaluan culture and traditions by the youth of the Solovalu Community – a Tuvaluan diaspora community at Henderson, Central Guadalcanal. PM Teo, who was in Solomon Islands for the Honiara Summit, addressed the Solvalu Community when he visited them on Monday…
Project Period Tax Reform (PTR) is a voluntary, youth-led initiative dedicated to improving the well-being of young girls and women in the Solomon Islands. Poor menstrual hygiene has long been a critical issue, impacting not only female health but also school attendance and academic performance. This initiative is led by five young Solomon Islanders from…
DELEGATES to the Honiara Summit on SDG 14.4: Sustainable Fisheries were welcomed with a traditional Guadalcanal Province welcome called the Tataloga, signifying their acceptance by the custodians of Honiara for the crucial meeting. When presenting Tataloga Chupu which involves the gifting of local food to the guests, the Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Willie Atu, who…
THE Church of Melanesia-owned Bishop Norman Palmer Anglican School convened its first Parent – Teachers Association (PTA) meeting for this Academic Year on Sunday. The School Chaplain Father (Fr) Barnabas Maelanga opened the meeting with prayer and this was ensued by welcome remarks from the Deputy Principal Wilson Mae. Deputy Principal Mae welcomed the…
THE Anglican Diocese of Malaita recently held a three-day workshop for its senior priests. Led by the Bishop of the Diocese of Malaita, Right Reverend Micheal Sau Bebeu, the workshop brought together senior parish priests from across the diocese for an enriching time of learning and fellowship. The event began with a Holy Eucharist and…
GHANAIAN Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the Founder and Presiding Bishop of the United Denominations originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, arrived in the country on Monday. Hundreds welcomed him at the Honiara International Airport as he arrived with the message that ‘’Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever.” Based in Accra, Ghana,…
Australia has launched a driver training program for local women participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, which is helping work-ready women land jobs in Australia. Under the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership, Australia is supporting local driving school, Solomon Islands Professional Driver Training Services (SIPDTS), to upskill more women in the PALM scheme. With…