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…
Last month, I was contacted by Martha and Timothy Matzke from the Summer Institute of Linguistics (Pacific-based), who sought my insights on the theme for this year’s International Mother Language Day: “Taking Our Languages into the Future.” At the time, I was preoccupied with preparations for my move to New Zealand, making it a particularly…
In a significant milestone, the Besi Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) Christian School celebrates its first graduates enrolling at the University of South Pacific (USP) in Honiara. Alyssum Firisua has become the first student from the school to enrol in a Bachelor’s program at the University of the South Pacific (USP). This achievement marks a proud…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the Australian Government and strategic stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling cervical cancer through a day long planning workshop held today, Friday, funded by the Australian government. The program brings together local and overseas technical experts to deliberate on how best cervical cancer can be prevented and eliminated…
The Solomon Islands Professional Driver Training Services (SIPDTS), a woman-led local business, and the only formal driving school in Honiara, will receive newly renovated training facilities and a new cost-shared training vehicle, supported by Australia, to strengthening skills development in Solomon Islands. Driving skills are essential for improving employability as well as economic self-empowerment. The…
The newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands, Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan, has pledged to support Miss Kiribati, Kimberly Tokanang, in raising awareness and advocating for climate change action in the Pacific region. Miss Kiribati has been a vocal advocate for climate change, representing her country at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in Baku,…
THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia has expressed profound gratitude to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) for its unwavering support towards the hosting the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands event. Addressing the eight contestants and their delegations with an audience of dignitaries from the national government, the Opposition and Independent groups in…
THE Minister for Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas has told the eight contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 that each of them had demonstrated exceptional grace, intelligence and a deep commitment to ensuring a brighter future for their respective country and the wider Pacific Islands region. Delivering her welcome address at…
MISS Solomon Islands, Elsie Polovai has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of Solomon Islands for their unwavering support throughout her pageant journey. Ms Polosovai, who was the third runner-up in this prestigious regional competition, took to social media shortly after the event concluded last Saturday night to share her appreciation. “Thank you so…
MISS Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai has underscored education as not only a right, but the pathway to resilience, innovation and sustainable development and should be protected and embraced for the betterment of the Blue Pacific Ocean. Miss Polosovai was delivering her speech on the crucial subject of education on THursday during the Pre-Pageant Speech and…