Youth

Solomon Islands Beach Volleyballer, Hanna Donga Making a Difference with Passion and Pride

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BY JOY OFASIA OVER the years, the participation of the Solomon Islands women's beach volleyball athletes in both regional and international competitions has made headlines on the back pages of local newspapers. This year’s Commonwealth Games...

Looking into the Artistic Lens of Jennie Tagini

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BY JOY OFASIA SOLOMON Islands are profound for breeding gifted artists when it comes to producing artworks on canvas – both traditional and contemporary artists have significantly shaped the indigenous natural and cultural landscape of...

School Student Says Plastic Pollution is an Issue of Serious Concern

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BY JOY OFASIA PLASTIC pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues and a problem in the Solomon Islands. Bethlyn Kelly, 18, like many other youths in the country, sees plastic pollution as a...

Tuvaruhu’s Girls Club Takes Lead to Address Social Issues in Their Community

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BY JOY OFASIA RESILIENCE, Innovation, and Social Change Girls Club which consists of young girls based in the Tuvaruhu community, Central Honiara are now taking lead in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues in their...

“I Am Happy When She Is Happy,’’ Said Mother Of Para Table Tennis Athlete

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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU ANDRYNOR Grace Sale, 16, had been born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects her ability to move and maintain balance and posture or has denied her the ability to walk. According to...

Sandy Sees the Importance of Flour Processing

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BY JOY OFASIA AMONG youths in Honiara town who participated in a Flour Processing and cookery training workshop was young Sandy Mahe. Sandy Mahe comes from the Makira Province and is currently studying at the Solomon...

Lohana Muria Takes Pride Earning First Black Belt in Taekwondo

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BY JOY OFASIA FOR 4 years, Lohana Muria has consistently perfected and practiced her skill in Taekwondo at Yun’s Taekwondo Academy Solomon Islands in Honiara. In a ceremony this year, Lohana became the fourth female in...

Tuvaruhu Girls Recycling Plastic Bottles into Bricks

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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU RESILIENCE, Innovation and Social Change Girls Club which consists of young girls based in the Tuvaruhu community, Central Honiara are cleaning the environment by recycling plastic bottles into bricks and pavers. Tonnes of...

Women and Girls with Disability Completes Money Saving Workshop

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BY JOY OFASIA 30 participants of women and girls with disabilities in Honiara successfully completed a one day workshop on economic empowerment through saving money scheme at the People with Disability Solomon Island head office...

Solomon Islands Female Footballer Aims for Gold Medal in Honiara

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BY JOY OFASIA LOCAL athlete Delmay Waihaho will be making her second Pacific Games appearance after being selected as part of the team for Honiara 2023. The 25-year-old Solomon Islands Footballer is not a new face...