Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says Solomon Islands needs an urgent reform approach to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to respond to serious unemployment crisis affecting youths today.
A four-day youth market opens today at the Art Gallery, Honiara. The Youth market showcases local food and culture with the theme “Back to our Roots.” Youth Market Officer Gino Oti says the theme is chosen from the Democratic Coalition for Change’s (DCC) policy to help promote local food and…
The President of the Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) Ella Kauhue has called on the responsible Government Ministries to start advocating on the Family Protection Act to Communities across the country.
Concerned citizens group, the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has agreed to establish an initiative entitled “FSII Men Against Rape”. A statement from FSII said this is an initiative aimed at educating men and boys about rape.
Young people will soon have a medium to display their writing, photography and art when Youth At Work launches its quarterly non-profit magazine mid this year.
Unknown individuals in West Fataleka have demanded a substantial amount of money from the Malu’u Clinic vehicle last week. The individuals set up barricades targeting the medical vehicle and demanded money on two occasions.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has donated $60,000 towards the recent Youth Market event in Honiara. Youth@Work office today says the Ministry of Commerce has pledged the funding as a move to ensure more youth are involved in business ventures that contribute to the national…
Youth at Work will host a three days “Youth Market” from March 5th. Youth at work Entertainment Officer Rodney Samuel says most of the events will be similar to the previous youth market.
UNESCO has called for greater inclusion of young people in the media as various media organizations around the globe mark World Radio Day today. Director-General Irina Bokova said she calls for greater social inclusion of the generation under 30 years as this year’s fourth annual World Radio Day…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today led a delegation of government ministers and officials to visit the Youth at Work program in Honiara. The visit was a courtesy call to brief the Prime Minister on the work of the Youth at Work program.
Member of Parliament for West Makira, Derek Manuari has said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) must involve youths in decision-making concerning National issues as it is vital to prepare communities for development. Speaking during the last Parliament meeting of 2014 Mr.
The Provincial Assembly Member for West Central Ngella Richard Vulo says sports can broaden the mindset of young generations. Mr. Vulo was speaking during the opening of the Haroro sports tournament 2015 at Haroro Community, Sunfly, Ngella. Freelancer Charlie Salini reported Mr.
Honiara City Youth Department under the Youth Division of the Honiara City Council has taken delivery of new equipments. The equipments are funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace (MNURP) through the…
The unruly behaviour of certain youths at Maranari village along the Si’iua river in West Are’are, Malaita Province, has raised concerns for a community elder in the area.
The President of the North Malaita Youth Congress will host another Christmas and New Year Tournament starting on 29 December to 2nd January 2015. The tournament is an 11 a side soccer tournament which will be hosted at Malu’u, North Malaita. SIBC’s Bita’ama stringer, John Andrew Kiri reports.
Youths from the Solomon Islands United Church are currently in Kokegolo, Munda, Western Province to attend a weeklong National Youth Convention. Solomon Islands National Youth Coordinator, Riro Bauro told SIBC news, about 2000 youths are attending the convention.
The ‘People with Disability Solomon Islands’, PWDSI will commemorate World Disability Day tomorrow in Honiara. World Disability Day is commemorated annually on the 3rd of December.
The acting Guadalcanal Provincial deputy premier, Rolland Seleso has condemned the recent attack on Ruavatu Secondary School students. Freelancer George Atkin today reports Mr Seleso says the incident at the school is inhumane and display a lack of respect to students by villagers who supposed to…
Impacts of Urbanization is a key issue the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force needs to address in Solomon Islands. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the statement during a breakfast meeting hosted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Heritage Park Hotel this…
An inaugural Youth Festival is being planned for December this year. The Festival is part of the SPC-led Youth at Work program and follows a number of successful Youth Markets in Honiara.
