Miss Solomon Islands Honored at Wesley United Kindergarten Closing Ceremony
BY JOY OFASIA
MISS Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai, was the guest of honor at the Wesley United Kindergarten's closing ceremony held earlier this week at the Wesley United Church Hall.
In an exclusive interview with the...
First group graduates from Literacy and Numeracy Training through Tina Hydro CBSP
THE Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative's journey.
Ten women...
Tabaka RTC Takes Delivery of New Girls’ Dormitory And Ablution Block
THE governments of Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand have handed over a new girls’ dormitory and ablution block for Tabaka Rural Training Centre in New Georgia, Western Province, marking a significant development for...
Women Powering Up a Greener Future
TWENTY women enrolled in the Green Construction Training Program are gaining practical skills in construction and solar photovoltaic system design, installation and maintenance.
Australian High Commission staff Samantha Bell and Kate Chapman met the trail-blazing...
USP Leads in Promoting Women’s Access to Higher Education
A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) highlighted that women in the Solomon Islands face significant challenges accessing higher education, with only an 18% gross enrollment rate recorded in 2019.
The “Making Space:...
Salome Grateful for Aged Care Qualification Training Opportunity
BY JOY OFASIA
SALOME Mafai, one of 17 Solomon Islander women who recently obtained the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) accredited Aged Care Preparation Skill Set qualification.
She expressed her gratitude in an exclusive interview with Solomon...
MEHRD Farewells Outgoing Minister Madam Lanelle Tanangada
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) conducted a farewell ceremony on Friday, 10 May 2024, for the outgoing Minister, Madam Lanelle Tanangada, recognizing her exemplary service to the Ministry.
Madam Tanangada has...
Kevin Olea Calls for Inclusive Support for Women
BY CHRIS ALEX
THE President of the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Students Association (USPSISA) Honiara Campus, Kevin Olea, has called for inclusive support for women and young girls in all areas of...
USP Announces Initiative to Mark International Women’s Day
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vice-Chancellor’s Strategic Initiative to support female staff progress through its academic ranks.
The Vice-Chancellor has established a Strategic Fund that...
Empowering Solar Training for Young Women in Solomon Islands
SEVENTEEN young women who underwent four weeks of training at the Solomon Islands National University Center for Technical Vocational Education and Training graduated with certificates on Friday, February 9th, 2024.
This is after they successfully...
