Australia Awards Alumna to Use Insights from Law Conference to Amplify Pacific Perspectives in...
Williamina Barile, an Australia Awards alumna with a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, has returned to the Solomon Islands from an international law conference with a renewed commitment to championing Pacific perspectives in...
Michelle Maelaua Shares Her Journey of Growth and Leadership at SIWA
BY JOY OFASIA
Michelle Maelaua, Head of Corporate Services at the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) –Solomon Water, shared her journey as a woman in leadership, the challenges she faced, and the progress made for...
Women’s Rugby 15s Trial Prepares to Make History in Solomon Islands
A new chapter in Solomon Islands sport is unfolding as the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) prepares to host the first-ever Women’s Rugby 15s trial match on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025.
With training sessions...
Elsie Polosovai Bids Farewell as Miss Solomon Islands 2024–2025
BY JOY OFASIA
The reign of Miss Solomon Islands 2024–2025, Elsie Camelyn Salumata Polosovai, officially came to a close on August 24th, marking the end of a year she described as “one of the most...
Betty Nanau Shines Bright with Emerging Accountant Award
BY JOY OFASIA
A young woman from Malaita Province is making waves in the finance world after being named the winner of the Emerging Accountant Award at the 2025 Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA)...
Miyah’s Journey Through Music and Self-Belief
BY JOY OFASIA
Nester Zina Leguvakaa, known by her artist name Miyah, is a 27-year-old singer and songwriter whose music is more than a passion—it’s her way of telling stories, healing wounds, and connecting with...
Rise Rugby Empowering Female Leaders In Solomon Islands
In Solomon Islands, rugby has long been seen as a male-dominated sport, but thanks to the RISE Rugby program, supported by Oceania Rugby and the Australian Government through PacificAus Sports, that perception is changing,...
Australia Awards Alumni Driving Workplace Change in Solomon Islands with World-Class Expertise
Australia Awards Alumnus, Emma Clera Sipele, is bringing home world-class human resource strategies after attending the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) QLD State Conference in Gold Coast, Australia.
Ms. Sipele has adopted her learnings from...
International Youth Day 2025: Simaema Neilsen Calls on Young Solomon Islanders to Lead Change
As the world marks International Youth Day 2025 under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” Australia Awards scholar Simaema Neilsen is urging young Solomon Islanders to embrace their role as...
Empowering Women and Fueling Growth in the Solomon Islands’ Maritime Sector
In a dynamic archipelago like the Solomon Islands, domestic sea transport plays a vital role in connecting communities and driving economic growth. At the forefront of this sector is Franjti Shipping, a company led...
