The Youth Market is on again for the final time this year and it’s bigger with more components than its predecessors being the only five day youth market event to be organised this year by the Youth@Work Youth Market team. According to Youth Market officer, Gino Oti this is by far the biggest event of…
The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) calls for the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in the fight against gender-based violence as the world marks the International Day for the elimination of violence against women. During the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, PDF will push for the inclusion of women and girls with…
Bishop Epalle Catholic School on Tuesday gathered at Holy Cross Cathedral for their annual thanks giving mass. The mass was conducted by His Grace Arch Bishop Adrian Smith. It was attended by Principal of Epalle Catholic School Ambrose Dolofera, headmistress Anna Tawake (smsm), Australian volunteers, students, friends and relatives. During the ceremony His Grace Arch…
A prolific local artist, Martin Fakaia is preparing for an exhibition at PACIFIKA Indigenous Art Alliance Exhibition (PIAAE)to be held on December 5 at Townsville, Queensland. The intention of the Pacifica Indigenous Art Alliance Exhibition was to empower and give voice to Pacific artists. “This will collaborate with a focus on the freedom of creative…
THE global campaign dedicated to raising awareness and gaining wider support to end gender-based violence will be launched with a specific focus on ending domestic violence in the Solomon Islands. To launch the campaign on Tuesday 25th November, women, men, youth and children are all invited to take part in a parade at 4pm (assemble…
Twenty-six-year old Luke Gegeu is a self-taught artist who hails from Malaita Province. His products include printed T-Shirts and blouses, dyed and printed Lava lavas and wall Prints. He is the founder of the EKUL products.Luke developed his interests in cloth printing at a young age, after dropping out of high school he continued to…
Solomon Islands theological student Edward Kolohae graduated with a doctorate in theology at the Pacific Theological College (PTC) in Suva, Fiji, last Thursday. Dr Kolohai graduated with Doctor of Philosophy for his thesis on “The sharing of your Faith” during the college’s 47th graduation. His thesis consisted of many aspects but the two main ones…
The Holy Family at Kukum Parish had all the reasons to celebrate because Saturday Dr. James Ere’ai courageously and freely took another step towards priesthood in the Catholic Church. More than a thousand people from all walks of live came to witness and accompany Dr. James in his journey as a deacon. He belongs to…
The Young Women Parliamentary Group (YWPG) is embarking on a project to find out voters’ behavior in the country when it comes to electing a women. This comes as the election day is just a week away. In an interview, the principal civic officer of the national parliament Marisa Pepa, said they have engaged Youth@…
SOLOMON Fashion week opened on Monday with a showroom of beautiful raiment and jewels, before Lady Grace Kabui unveil the banner of inauguration of Solomon Fashion week 2014. Proceedings were unveiled at the Art Gallery exhibition room with an impressive selection of designs from members of the Association of Solomon Islands In Creative Fashion, where…