The President of the Western Province Youth Council (WPYC) has described the newly opened Youth Centre in Gizo as a historic milestone for the young people of Western Province. Speaking during the official opening of the new Youth Hub in Gizo a fortnight ago, Langi Sunga, said the council, as the voice representing children and youth in the...
A man accused of repeatedly assaulting and stabbing his wife in Honiara is expected to return to court on May 6 to enter a possible plea. The defendant faces one count of Domestic Violence – Physical Abuse and two counts of Unlawful Wounding. He recently appeared on remand before the Honiara Magistrate’s Court, where the...
This facility is a tangible investment for youths By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Minister for the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Rollen Seleso, has described the completion of the multi-million dollar Gizo Youth Centre, Western Province as a major milestone for Western Province. Speaking at the handover of the facility on Monday, Minister...
Western Province Youths to benefit from equipment By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), in collaboration with UNICEF, has handed over Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to Provincial Youth Office in Western Province. The handover ceremony on Tuesday was held at the Western Provincial Headquarters...
Nationwide consultations are underway across the Solomon Islands, led by the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) in collaboration with civil society organisations, local communities, and technical partner UN Women. This is to develop the Solomon Islands’ first-ever National Prevention Strategy to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Violence against women and...
The AGM also focus on strengthening existing systems By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki The President of the Malaita Province Council of Women, Rebecca Awa, says one of the key priorities of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to update members on the organisation’s six-year strategic plan. She made this statement in an interview with... ← 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 → Go to Top
By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki The Malaita Provincial Council of Women successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Auki on Thursday. The meeting brought together leaders from established ward councils of women, as well as representatives from affiliated groups across the province. The AGM is an annual event that gathers women leaders and...
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...
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...
Solomon Islands continues to face some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls globally. The concern was highlighted as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8. This year’s global theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” calls for urgent action to remove barriers to equal justice,...
Women and girls in the Valapata community, Vella La Vella, Western Province are taking bold steps in community development by leading the construction of a new Youth Hub Center, demonstrating the growing role of women in leadership and decision-making. The SPC PPAC Phase 7 funded project has brought together mothers, young women, and girls who are...
Founder and Director of Gizo Women in Business, Ms. Esther Tully Suti has called on women in Gizo to embrace self-reliance and economic independence, rather than depending on government assistance or their spouses. Ms. Suti made the remarks during an exclusive interview with the media alongside her husband, following the formal recognition of community projects... ← 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 → Go to Top
AUCKLAND, (RNZ PACIFIC) & Shocking insights from a new study have confirmed that online video gaming is a gateway to problem gambling for Pasifika youth. The New Zealand research has been carried out by three organisations – Pasifika Youth Online Gaming and Gambling Research, Mapu Maia Pasifika Service and Moana Research. They have found children...