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17/11/2025

12/11/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 7 | WASWE VODCAST SERIES 🎙️

How do women who own businesses hold themselves accountable especially in regards to meeting the regulatory requirements of running a business. And what are the challenges presented?

In this episode, Dorothy Wickham and Pamela Naesol Alamu sit down with Joyce Indu Lelau, Managing Director of Solomon Islands Professional Driving Training Services Sipdts

Drawing from her experience she shares her insights into how her role highlights accountability at the business level.

Their tok stori continues the conversation from previous episodes on leadership, systems, and trust.

🎥 Brought to you by Melanesian News Network (MNN) as part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

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Disclaimer: This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union

03/11/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 6 | WASWE VODCAST SERIES 🎙️

How do women who work or sit in jobs that are at rural level, bring accountability issues to the table? And what are the challenges presented?

In this episode, Dorothy Wickham and Pamela Naesol Alamu sit down with Tema Wickham, who works in the NGO sector, to talk about why accountability is important.

Drawing from her experience she shares her insights into how her role highlights accountability at rural level and the challenges.

Their tok stori continues the conversation from previous episodes on leadership, systems, and trust.

🎥 Brought to you by Melanesian News Network (MNN) as part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

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Disclaimer: This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union

24/10/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 4 | WASWE VODCAST SERIES 🎙️

How do women who work or sit in accountability institutions bring influence to the table? And what are the challenges presented?

In this episode, Dorothy Wickham and Pamela Naesol Alamu sit down with Anika Kingmele prominent local lawyer.

Drawing from her experience she shares her insights into how her various roles highlight accountability at their core.

Their tok stori continues the conversation from previous episodes on leadership, systems, and trust.

🎥 Brought to you by Melanesian News Network (MNN) as part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

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Disclaimer: This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union

17/10/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 3 | WASWE VODCAST SERIES 🎙️

What role do women’s representative organizations play in driving accountability?

In this episode, Dorothy Wickham and Pamela Naesol Alamu sit down with Afulia Billy, President of the National Council of Women (NCW), to talk about the vital link between women’s organizations, representation, and accountability.

Drawing from her experience with NCW, Afu shares her insights into how NCW is working on ensuring better governance within its membership all the way down to rural Women.

Their tok stori continues the conversation from previous episodes on leadership, systems, and trust.

🎥 Brought to you by Melanesian News Network (MNN) as part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

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Disclaimer: This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

10/10/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 2 | WASWE VODCAST SERIES 🎙️

How do proper HR structures & corporate governance help build accountability in organizations?

In this insightful episode, Dorothy Wickham and Pamela Naesol Alamu sits down with Lily Lomulo, Managing Director of Talent Pacific Ltd, to talk about the importance of strong HR systems in promoting transparency, fairness, and responsibility within workplaces.

Lily shares both her personal and professional experiences, reflecting on how well-designed HR processes & corporate governance are key to ensuring accountability and strengthening organizational culture in Solomon Islands.

Their tok stori builds on the conversation from Episode 1, continuing to explore how accountability shapes trust, leadership, and good governance across all sectors.

🎥 Brought to you by Melanesian News Network (MNN) as part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

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Disclaimer: This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

06/10/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 1 | WASWE VODCAST SERIES 🎙️

What is accountability and where does it begin?

In this powerful opening episode, Dorothy Wickham sits down with Pamela H. Naesol, CEO of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants, to explore the heart of accountability & what it truly means for individuals, institutions, and our nation.

Their tok stori unpacks how accountability shapes trust, leadership, and good governance, setting the stage for the rest of the WASWE Vodcast Series — a space where women share real stories and reflections on issues that matter to Solomon Islands, from equitable taxation, corporate governance, and access to utilities, to climate impacts and women’s empowerment.

🎥 Brought to you by Melanesian News Network (MNN) as part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

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Disclaimer: This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

06/10/2025

🚨WASWE Episode 1 Launching Tonight!🚨

Hosted by MNN’s Dorothy Wickham with Co-host Pamela H Naesol, CEO of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants, the 1st episode of the 10 part series is launching tonight‼️

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Disclaimer: ‘This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.’

18/09/2025

🚨NEW VODCAST SERIES COMING SOON!🚨

Melanesian News Network is excited to announce the WASWE Vodcast Series, part of the Building Voices for Accountability project implemented by Internews.

These relaxed, tok-stori–style conversations spotlight women leaders and explore accountability through topics like maladministration, equitable taxation, access to utilities, climate impacts, and barriers to women’s empowerment in the Solomon Islands.

Hosted by MNN’s Dorothy Wickham with Pamela Naesol Alamu, CEO of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants, as co-host, the 10-episode series is launching soon‼️

Follow all MNN pages and stay tuned for the first release!



Disclaimer: ‘This vodcast has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this vodcast are the sole responsibility of MNN and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.’

07/09/2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catch/id1626099044?i=1000724800738

Podcast Episode · The Catch · S6 E1 · 25m

05/09/2025

Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele opens the PIF Secretriat & PINA Regional Media Workshop....in Honiara today.