Solomon Islands Women in News Media

08/03/2026

From the newsroom to your screens, our women in news and public relations are sharing messages of empowerment, courage, and change.

08/03/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Solomon Islands Women in News Media is delighted to spotlight the inspiring voices of women working in news and public relations.

🤝 We remain committed to providing a platform for women to network, empower one another, and advocate for safe and inclusive spaces to share and disseminate information within our media landscape.

17/12/2025

Congratulations Sharon!👏🏿

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sharon Nanau as the new Director of Communication and Information.

Ms. Nanau holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Politics from the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus in Fiji.

After completing her studies in 2019, she joined the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) in 2020, where she dedicated six years of service to public media.

During her time at SIBC, Ms. Nanau progressed steadily through the ranks from a cadet journalist to her most recent role as SIBC TV News Producer.

Her professional experience, leadership qualities, and passion for communication have equipped her with the skills necessary to lead MAL’s communication and information initiatives.

Ms. Nanau joined MAL as of 10th December with a three years contract.

During the ministry’s end of year gathering last Friday 12th of December, Minister MAL Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi welcomed Ms. Nanau to the ministry as its new director for communication and information.

“I am indeed pleased to welcome you to the MAL family more so as the new director for the communication and information unit because, we have been without a director for several years now”, Minister Wasi said.

“Communication is vital to stay connected to our stakeholders and the general public. It is the medium for better understanding each other especially the roles of the ministry and the many efforts it is making to improve our agriculture sector. It is in this regard that I welcome you warmly to the ministry”, said Minister Wasi.

In accepting her new role, Ms. Nanau stated, “In taking up this role, I hope to meet the expectations required of me.”

The Ministry congratulates Ms. Nanau on her appointment and looks forward to her contributions in strengthening communication efforts across the agriculture and livestock sectors.

ENDS///
MAL Press

08/10/2025

🎉 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐤𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐈𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐌 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚!(𝐂𝐏𝐀) 🇸🇧🇦🇺

A game-changing, learning ride with CPA and PACMAS — sharpening leadership, editorial standards, and public-interest storytelling, while boosting regional media networks.

Loretta and Agness will do their placements at the Wangaratta Chronicle print outlet.

While their two male colleagues Solomon Lofana of Solomon Star News Paper and Elton Lonaratha of Island Sun Newspaper will do their attachments at Yarrawonga Chronicle print outlet.

The two weeks placements aims to provide a cross-organisational professional development opportunity to Solomon Islands organisations through Country Press Australia and member newspapers.

Provide mid-career Solomon Islands newspaper journalists exposure to inclusive leadership styles, build understanding of editorial policies and news content standards, and explore and share good newsroom management practices.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. 🙌




(PC: Loretta Manele's fb page)

06/10/2025

Let's congratulate our member, Lisa Osifelo, co-founder of Tavuli News, who has been selected, alongside other Asia and Pacific managers and directors of newsrooms, to be part of the first cohort of the Media Executive Leadership Program for the Indo-Pacific.
This 3-month program includes two mandatory on-campus residentials at UNSW in September and December 2025.

A big thank you to ABC International Development for shaping this tailor-made course for media leaders across Asia and Pacific region.
The inaugural cohort includes six Pacific media executives, featuring rising voices and leaders such as:

Lisa Osifelo (Tavuli News)
Matthew Vari (Post Courier)
Maivo Lafanama (NBC PNG)
Luanne Borle (FM100 Kalang Advertising Ltd)
Viola Koloamatangi Ulakai (Television Tonga)
PINA Pacnews (PINA Pacnews)
Makereta Komai (PINA Pacnews, Managing Editor)

Wishing Lisa all the best in her studies and leadership journey!🙏👏🙌

(PC: From Lisa Osifelo's page)

06/10/2025

29/09/2025

SIWINM

The Solomon Islands Women in News Media (SIWINM) is excited to announce the election of its official Executive Board members this past weekend. This marks an important step as the group moves from an interim to a formal leadership team.

SIWINM was started in 2022 by women in the news media industry. It provides a space for women to connect, learn, and grow their skills while raising their voices in the Solomon Islands media landscape.

At the same time as the elections, members adopted the SIWINM Constitution, which was reviewed during a retreat in July 2025.

Having a formal Board and adoption of the Constitution shows SIWINM’s dedication to strong leadership and ongoing support for women working in media.

𝗘𝗡𝗗///

08/08/2025

The Solomon Islands Women In News Network association met to review the draft constitution and finalise the work plan for August to December 2025.

SIWINN is always grateful to PACMAS for supporting us on this journey.

The meeting was held on 26th July 2025.

26/06/2025

By JOY OFASIA Three local journalists from the Solomon Islands Women in Nius Network (SIWINN) have returned home inspired and empowered after attending the i

21/06/2025