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…
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…