Maeverlyn Pitanoe: Bomb Survivor Advocates for Change at Landmine Treaty Conference
BY JOY OFASIA
MAEVERLYN Kabolo Pitanoe, a 52-year-old mother of two from Lau Lagoon in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, has faced unimaginable hardship, but her...
From Sulufou Island to University Graduate: A Granddaughter’s Story, Fueled by Deep Connections to...
Sulufou Island sits on the golden waters of Lau Lagoon in northeast Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. It is one of the oldest artificial islands...
Young Mother Turns Love for Raw Fish into Growing Local Business
BY SHOREYANN RAGOSO
At just 24 years old, Georgina Tela is proving that passion and determination can create new opportunities.
A young mother from Malaita,...
Meet Esther Yates, Solomon Islands Va’a Athlete for the 2023 Pacific Games
BY JOY OFASIA
OVER the past years, the only sport that Esther Geidele Yates has personal attachment to was netball, however, this year she switched...
Navab Make Profits with Shell Money Tradition
BY CHRIS ALEX
FOR many years since childhood, Navab Gwaeta has developed her talent, knowledge, and skill in the art of traditional shell money making...
Margaret Soeasi: Redefining Women’s Work in Honiara’s Cleaning Industry
BY JOY OFASIA
MEET Margaret Soeasi, a dedicated cleaner who is reshaping the meaning of ‘women’s work’ in Honiara’s commercial cleaning industry.
Working with the local...
Rebby’s Journey as a Basketball Athlete
BY JOY OFASIA
AFTER years of participation in both domestic and regional basketball and netball competitions up until now.
The Solomon Islands netball and basketball fraternity...
PNG-Born Teacher in Solomon Islands Wins Two Prestigious University Awards
BY SHOREYANN RAGOSO
A Papua New Guinea-born educator, Desma Mapita, who has lived in the Solomon Islands since 2015, has been recognised for her academic...
School Student Says Plastic Pollution is an Issue of Serious Concern
BY JOY OFASIA
PLASTIC pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues and a problem in the Solomon Islands.
Bethlyn Kelly, 18, like many...
Damaris Suumi Passion for Baking Blossoms into Business
BY JOY OFASIA
DAMARIS Suumi, a 32-year-old mother, discovered her love for baking when her son turned one. She shared her journey with the SOLOMON...
