SOLOMON Islands was recently represented at a forum aimed at promoting International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the Pacific region. The forum was held a fortnight ago over four days in Wellington, New Zealand. Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) National Society Youth and Volunteer/Protection Gender Inclusion Officer Jean Uwesi attended the forum. The forum commenced with…
MISS Guadalcanal Ezinma Keni Kausua aims to become a resilient and a role model leader for her province. She dreams that one day to empower Guadalcanal young women and youths to recognize the importance of participating in and contributing positively towards the development of their province. Kausua spoke of her ambition when she delivered her…
A FEMALE recipient of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Apprenticeship Training Program has expressed her gratitude to the national government for its sponsorship of 102 apprentices undertaking trades courses under the program. The state’s sponsorship of the program followed successful dialogues and negotiations between the government and SINU. Mary Staeta, who has enrolled as…
IN a moving farewell ceremony accorded to the visiting Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union, Sheran Harper who was in Solomon Islands for a visit since May 29, the Guyanese encouraged Members of the Mothers’ Union in Solomon Islands to continue their good work in upholding the Christian Faith and tackling issues affecting family life. President…
ON 29 December 2023, the Solomon Islands National Cabinet approved the introduction of temporary special measures (TSMs) to improve women’s political representation in the Provincial Government Assemblies (PGAs). Slated as an amendment to the Provincial Government Amendment Bill, the measures are expected to be voted on in the National Parliament this year, marking a momentous…
Australia is helping create jobs for Solomon Islanders through skills and training, with seventeen young Solomon Islander women recently receiving their Australian accredited Working in Aged Care Preparation Skill Set qualifications. Graduates with this qualification can pursue health sector employment opportunities in Solomon Islands, or in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.…
CLOSE to 20 local farmers from Kolombangara and Gizo, Western Province, completed a two-day workshop aimed at bolstering the islands’ food system. The workshop was organized by World Fish and the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and conducted at the Nusatupe Innovation Hub. A World Fish Research Fellow specializing in Nutrition and Island Food Systems, Dr…
VOTING in any election is as crucial as casting votes wisely because voting outcomes impact the lives of voters and the wider society, says Lydia Yeo. Lydia is a naturalized Solomon Islands citizen of Korean origin who is contesting the Honiara City Council (HCC) Panatina Ward Seat in the Joint Elections scheduled for Wednesday 17…
A 55-YEAR-OLD Maria Isabel has welcomed the development of the new Isolation Unit in Nila, Shortland Islands. This after the COVID-19 pandemic brought fears to the community due to no Isolation Unit to accommodate patients. Maria Isabel was born and raised in Sapusapuwae community, a village made up of less than 10 houses, near Nila…
MOYA Diko is a Clinical Tutor at the Helena Goldie Nursing School and a Senior Nurse at the Helena Goldie Hospital. This year marks her 15th year of service at the church run hospital. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Moya was the Team Leader at Helena Goldie Hospital, serving people from communities in and around…