Auki police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old male suspect after he assaulted a 17-year-old girl in the Kilufii area, Malaita on Tuesday 29 October 2024. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said the suspect allegedly assaulted the young girl early this year because he believes she was involved by influencing…
Australia is proud to be Solomon Islands nambawan development partner. It’s why Australia was excited to join friends from New Zealand for the launch of the Asian Development Bank’s Private Sector Development Initiative’s (PSDI) new 2024 Leadership Matters report. The report collects and analyses data on women’s representation on boards and in senior management in…
In a vibrant display of devotion, the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara concluded the Month of the Rosary with its fifth annual Marian Motorcade on October 25-26. Hundreds of faithful gathered at Christ the King Parish in Tetere, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Holy Rosary—a powerful prayer sequence that invites believers to meditate on…
Honiara City Councilor (Cr) Lydia Yeo officially opened her office building for the Panatina Ward 12 Women’s Association to use as their new office and community hall. The office space was unveiled on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This milestone event was attended by association representatives, including the newly elected executive committee members, six-zone chairladies, and…
LESS than 100 staff of Solomon Power successfully conducted a walkathon of 3km walk around the road of Ranadi Industrial area, in East Honiara. This was in support of Pinktober breast cancer awareness in the country. This walkathon aims to raise funds which will go towards supporting the Oncology cancer unit of the National Referral…
Vare–Tutty Adventist Primary School of Dovele, Vella La Vella, Western Province have been gifted with school furniture from ‘Friends of Solomon Islands’ based in Australia. The donated furniture included; chairs and desks. And this has boosted the learning experience of the students, said, School Headmaster Daromae Aseri. About 50 chairs and 25 school desks were…
Women in leadership face barriers that are both visible and invisible. From societal expectations and cultural norms to structural inequalities and biases, these barriers have kept many women from realizing their full potential in executive and corporate leadership roles. This was highlighted by the President of the recently launched Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands…
A LOCAL artisan Lydia Rosa from Beleha in Central Guadalcanal has urged the younger generation to learn and appreciate the age-old local crafting knowledge that have been passed down through generations. In a recent exclusive interview with Solomon Star, Ms Rosa shared her concerns about the diminishing interest in traditional crafting amongst the youths of…
GIRLS in Solomon Islands are silently facing challenges daily due to inaccessibility to safe channels to voice their concerns. That’s according to the Country Program Manager of Plan International Solomon Islands, Clement Manuri. Speaking to Solomon Star after the International Day of Girls (IDG) event held at the Kilupania Resort recently, Mr Manuri highlighted the importance…
A WEEKLONG Regional Quarterly Youth Empowerment Service camporee for the Adventist Western Sub-Region was successfully held at Patovaki camp ground in Kukudu, Kolombangara, Western Province. Organized by the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, the program was held from 6 to 12 October. The program brought together close to 2000 Master Guides, Youth Leaders, Councillors and…