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…
TWENTY-FOUR Asia-Pacific regional journalists undertaking an exchange program in China for international journalists have concluded a two-day attachment with various departments of the China Global Television Network in Beijing on Tuesday 17 June. Of the group of 24 journalists, eight were assigned to the News Gathering Department, seven to the Commentary Department, two to the…
Meet Relmah Ha’ananga, a determined and passionate 33-year-old lawyer. She is a Junior Lawyer with a private law firm, Voice Lawyers. She was amongst one of the 25 lawyers who were admitted to the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA) in May this year at the High Court. Her parents, who originate from Malaita and Ulawa,…
THE international Christian reggae band Christafari electrified Auki town last week on Thursday night, drawing hundreds of fans from across Malaita Province to an uplifting and vibrant two-day concert. The show, which marked the band’s second visit to Auki, attracted many from as far as West Kwara’ae and Central Kwara’ae, including many living in and…
Verava St. Anthony’s local church located at Tasahe, West Honiara celebrated Saints Day and The Most Holy Trinity Sunday, a cherished occasion marked by faith and tradition. The event was particularly special, as ten infants were baptised, symbolising their entry into the Christian faith. Families stood in support as the young ones received the sacrament,…
A SCULPTURE bearing the inscription “Long Live Youth” stands in the forecourt of the Beijing Dongzhimen High School, reminding students that “youth is brief, yet brilliant and that only through hard work, one can write a regret-free chapter of life.” The school was established in 1935 with the vision of cultivating outstanding talents through noble…
A new training hub is set to be constructed in Saeragi, West Gizo, Western Province with the aim of equipping local school dropouts and community members with practical skills and knowledge in environmental planning and resilience. The initiative, led by WWF Solomon Islands under the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Project, will focus…
A new Training of Trainers (TOT) program was held in Saeragi, West Gizo last week aimed at building climate-resilient food systems through community-based knowledge sharing. The training was part of a regional effort led by WWF Solomon Islands. The program, supported under the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Project, trained community members—known as…