IN a generous gesture of support, Baby N Fashion has provided a significant boost to Kerrie Faradatolo, one of the contestants in this year’s Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP). Ms Faradatolo, one of six hopefuls competing for the coveted crown, recently received a thoughtful gift from the owner of Baby N Fashion, Florence Isihanua. As…
WOMEN from the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara are celebrating the Feast Day of Assumption of Mary at the Saint Mother Theresa Family and Youth Retreat Center at Aruligo in North West Guadalcanal. Over 4,000 women from 14 parishes and four districts of the Archdiocese of Honiara are in attendance. The Archdiocese of Honiara covers the provinces of…
More than 4000 mothers across the Honiara Archdiocese gathered together this week to celebrate Feast Day of Assumption of Mary. The event is being held at the Saint Mother Teresa Family and Youth Retreat Center at Aruligo in North West Guadalcanal. The program allowed the women to reflect on the challenges they face as mothers…
ONLINE voting for Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) 2024 ‘Social Media’ award is currently underway. Its being conducted on the MSIP Facebook page for the six contestants vying for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant Crown. Voting commenced at 12-midday Saturday and will continue until 12-midday on 24 August. The six Contestants are Miss Tourism, Kerrie…
YOUTH members from different Christian Church denominations in the Panatina Ward of Honiara City have participated in the World Youth Exchange Program held in Seoul, South Korea, recently. The three-week event saw youth participants from countries around the world, including Solomon Islands, shared their talents and cultures with South Korean youths and vice-versa. The participation…
THE Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School in Malaita Province celebrated its inaugural cultural day last Friday. The event was part of a school initiative to encourage students to embrace their traditional cultures and identity and in turn preserve these norms that have long kept their communities together. The theme for the program was ‘Embracing and Showcasing Our Traditional Culture.’ The…
MISS Tulagi 2024 has donated a total of $95, 390.00 to the Christian Baby Box Initiative. This is the result of the collaborative effort between Miss Tulagi and her co-sponsor, Cowboys Grill Bar & Restaurant to host a Charity Corporate Dinner Fundraiser at the Cowboys Grill Bar & Restaurant last weekend. A joint statement from…
THE West Are’are Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) of Malaita Province on Wednesday officially launched two published books which focus on leadership and operating small business. The launching took place at the Heritage Park Hotel. The two books are: 1. Basic Leadership and Governance Manual and 2. Sisihora Rete-West Are’are Women Stories of Strengths and Challenges in…
THE Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is giving emerging women leaders in Solomon Islands confidence and relevant knowledge and skills required to enable them to effectively participate in decision-making in various organizations they serve. “This program has enhanced our knowledge and skills to effectively participate in our various organizations,” Marketing Supervisor at Solomon Airlines,…
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…