FORMER students and staff of Kukudu Adventist College (KAC) located on Kolombangara, Western Province have been urged to join the much anticipated program next week. The event will commence on Monday 30th June to July 7th 2025 at Kukudu. Preparations are well underway at the campus. Ahead of the weeklong program, organisers have released the…
In a major move to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and foster inclusive development, the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has signed a contract with Finnish Overseas Consultants (FinnOC) Ltd to deliver targeted technical support and training under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), funded by the World Bank. The initiative officially…
The Guadalcanal Council of Women (GCW) has a a new president. She is Stella Kokopu, who after being elected has pledged to strengthen the council’s outreach to rural communities and promote inclusive development initiatives. In an interview with the Solomon Star, the newly elected president stated that her priority will be to implement the Council’s…
CHINA’S Beijing Polytechnic University does not only prioritize qualify vocational training for Chinese, but for the global community. The university, which established cooperation with nearly 50 universities in 19 countries across five continents, was awarded an excellent rating for foreign student education in 2024 and receives 30 visiting delegations annually. Journalists from the Pacific-Asia region…
Thirteen (13) priests from the Catholic Diocese of Gizo, Western Province have completed their week-long retreat. The program was held on June 15th at St. Joseph’s Parish in Moli, Choiseul Province. One of the Indian priests who served at Noro Parish expressed his gratitude to be part of the program, saying the program allowed them…
ABOUT 41 young women have graduated over the weekend and successfully completed a five-month life skills program at the Mary Mazzarello Development Centre-RTC at Henderson, East of Honiara. The ceremony was held based on the theme: “Commitment, Patience, and Faith can Lead to Success.” The program began with a thanksgiving mass celebrated by His Grace,…
A three-day training workshop on mental health, specifically designed for legal professionals, was completed last week for 24 members of the Solomon Islands Women in Law Association (SIWILA). Facilitated by mental health expert Debra Tuibau, the workshop focuses on identifying acute and chronic mental health issues, as well as developing healthy strategies to manage workplace…
ASIA-PACIFIC journalists attending an exchange program for international journalists in China successfully concluded their China Close Up Tour to Tianjin City. The China Close UP tour of Tianjin from Wednesday 18 June to Friday 20 June was hosted by the China Global Television Network (CGTN) in collaboration with the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC).…
The SAFENET network has raised concerns over persistent gaps in prevention and awareness programs which are aimed at addressing violence and abuse across communities in Western Province and the country as a whole. This was highlighted by SAFENET Solomon Islands during a one week workshop held in Gizo provincial of western province.Speaking to Solomon Star…
Vois Blo Mere Solomons (VBMS) in partnership with the National Council of Women (NCW) successfully held a discussion with the National Referral Hospital (NRH) women health workers to empower each other, collaborate and advance women’s health issues. The discussion was held on Wednesday at the NRH Conference Room. The meeting aimed to explore potential collaborations…