By John Chrisma Solomon Star, Online More than 200 fathers from Savo, Russell, Visale, and sub-parishes including Hulavu and Tangarare Parish have successfully concluded a four-day deanery celebration in honour of St. Joseph the Worker at Tangarare Parish on Thursday. The annual gathering, held from March 16 to March 19, brought together fathers from across…
Jeremy Donovan, an Australian First Nations musician, artist and storyteller will visit Solomon Islands from 22 – 29 March 2026 There are many similarities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Solomon Islander culture: music, dance, stori, song, artwork, and carving. These shared connections are what unite the Pacific together into one family. To celebrate…
Female staff of the Fund have been acknowledged for their dedication and valuable contributions Female staff from various departments within Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) office in Honiara took time out to participate in the International Women’s Day celebration last week. The annual event was held in Honiara on Tuesday 10 March 2026. The two-day programme began with a parade, followed by the official opening ceremony…
Fiona Siosi’s Story of Resilience and Excellence in Construction Testing Women plays an important role nation-building. Last week Solomon Islands joined the globe to mark International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations in Honiara The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) as part of the celebration shared one such inspiring story. Meet Fiona Siosi, a lab technician at the ministry’s Construction Material…
Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association Hosts International Women’s Day to Promote China–Solomon Cultural Exchange Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association hosted a celebration for International Women’s Day on Sunday evening March 8, 2026. The event was held at AJ Barden Betikama Restaurant in Malango Ward. Guests attending the event included representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, the China Police Liaison Team in Solomon Islands, female officers…
Catholic Bishops remind seminarians that they have a duty to serve others and know about Christ The three Catholic bishops of the Solomon Islands – Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP (Honiara), Bishop Peter Houhou (Gizo), and Bishop Jacob Aba (Auki) – held their first meeting of 2026 at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary, Central Guadalcanal on Tuesday…
The workshop aims to train participants understand how to gather and share information based on facts through various various platforms An inaugural Digital Media Literacy Workshop commenced on Tuesday in Buala, Isabel Province, representing a significant advancement in media development within the region. Spanning two days, the workshop operates under the theme “Strengthening Community Voices and…
Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Supports Solomon Islands women with sewing machines By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara The Chinese Embassy on Thursday donated 40 sewing machines through the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to support women’s empowerment and improve livelihoods in rural communities. The handover ceremony, held at the Chinese Embassy headquarters…
By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has expanded economic opportunities for women through the establishment of markets and women-led initiatives across the province. Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena highlighted this during the International Women’s Day celebration in Gizo provincial capital of Western Province on Monday at the Netball Stadium. Mr Toiraena said…
Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has acknowledged women for their contribution to the country’s economy. He issued the statement during International Women’s Day on Tuesday. “As we celebrate this year’s, International Women’s Day, I extend my warmest greetings and deepest appreciation to the women of Solomon Islands. “Women are the backbone of our families, communities, churches, and economy. “From…