JOURNALISTS from Africa, Asia, Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbeans, and Central and Eastern Europe, who have participated in a media exchange program in China for the last four/three months, have been reminded of the fundamental principle of journalism, which is ‘reporting the truth” and that they are counted upon to report the truth about China.…
ABC: Entries are open for the Pacific’s biggest music competition, ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break, which officially launched in Samoa over the weekend with a huge, live concert at Friendship Park, Apia, headlined by Solomon Islands superstar Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae. Thousands of Samoan fans enjoyed performances from the Solomon Islands’ 2024 Pacific Break winner as…
Beijing, China – SIX Pacific Islands journalists met with the Director of the Pacific Island Division, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry on Foreign Affairs, Gu Xinqiang in Beijing and exchanged views within him on China’s bilateral cooperation with their respective countries, including China’s exchange program for international journalists. The…
THE Malaita Province Council of Women has successfully established three new Ward Councils of Women in the northern region of Malaita. The newly formed councils represent Wards 10, 11, and 12, marking a significant milestone in the Council’s efforts to strengthen women’s representation and participation at the grassroots level. President of the Malaita Province Council…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 56th in the world for its cervical cancer crude incidence rate. That’s according to the latest 2025 World Population Review global report on cervical cancer statistics.Based on data from 2020, the country recorded a crude incidence rate of 19.3 cases per 100,000 women, placing it among countries with moderately…
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…