Seventeen (17) male Australia Awards Solomon Islands alumni have successfully completed a two-day training workshop focused on preventing violence against women in our communities and advancing gender equality. Through this initiative, the Australia Awards Solomon Islands is investing in alumni leadership and equipping change-makers to create a safer, more equal future for all Solomon Islanders.…
THE value of civilizations has become more salient than ever when facing profound transformations unseen in a century and immense challenges, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated as China marked the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central…
FOUNDED in 1912, the Beijing First Experimental Primary School located in the Chinese capital’s Xicheng District has provided a group of international journalists on a media exchange program, an invaluable insight into China’s holistic approach to human resource development at the primary school level. Under this approach, Physical Education (PE) is emphasized as an equally…
Members from the Tavaghalo Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church Youth ministry in Gilbert Camp visited the National Parliament of Solomon Islands to gain firsthand insight into the legislative process and the roles of Members of Parliament (MPs) over the weekend. The group, accompanied by their leader, Edward Ponjiala, participated in an educational tour designed to deepen…
THE Chinese media play the constructive role of promoting social and economic development as designed by the Chinese government, and have contributed significantly to China’s modern advancement, said Professor Zhang Yanqiu. Prof Zhang is the Director, Deputy Dean of the Africa Communication Research Center of the Communication University of China. She was lecturing international journalists…
A 26-year-old male suspect has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at a community in east Honiara on Monday 2 June 2025. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station successfully carried out the arrest. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said it was…
Sunday 8th June, it´s World Oceans Day and I was reflecting on how there are moments in our work that go beyond reports and data—that connect us deeply to the people and places we serve. My recent monitoring visit to the Ofu Community in the Bita’ama region in North Malaita was one of those moments.…
The Guadalcanal Council of Women (GCW) Women Weather Watch Network successfully had a training on Gender, Leadership and Weather Watch Forum. The event was held over two days from the 6th and 7th June at the New Hope Academy Hall, Kukum Highway. A total of 32 participants including women and young girls participated in the…
Acting Prime Minister (PM) Frederick Kologeto on Friday hosted and held an open dialogue with young students from various schools in Honiara. The meeting, facilitated by Save the Children, provided a platform for students to voice key issues affecting children across the Solomon Islands. During the roundtable discussion, the Acting Prime Minister listened attentively as…
A voluntary clean-up took place on Saturday around Kukum Field in East Honiara, the venue that will host the world-renowned gospel reggae band Christafari on Sunday night. The concert is part of the band’s “You Are Loved” Melanesian tour. Speaking to Solomon Star, Alisha Mua—one of the local coordinators for the Christafari Solomon Islands tour…