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HONIARA, Solomon Islands – Women play a vital role in promoting transparency, accountability and community wellbeing in Solomon Islands’ mining communities, participants heard at a workshop in Honiara focused on strengthening women’s voices in the extractive sector. Read More Here⤵️⤵️
霍尼亚拉,所罗门群岛 – 参与者在霍尼亚拉举行的一次研讨会上听到,女性在促进所罗门群岛矿业社区的透明度、问责制和社区福祉方面发挥着至关重要的作用,研讨会的重点是加强女性在采掘行业的声音。 点击此处阅读更多⤵️⤵️
BY JOSES SAREN Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) chairman Limahl Totogi says supporting 1,000 business startups could absorb the roughly 9,000 young Solomon Islanders entering the labor market each year. Totogi made the comments during a panel discussion following today’s launch of the Solomon Islands Economic Update at SINU, telling the audience the country needs to shift young people from being “job seekers” to “job creators”. The World Bank report found only around 2,000 formal jobs are created annually against the 9,000 new entrants into the labor market. Totogi said YECSI transitioned 60 young people from the informal sector into the formal sector last year, and that 16 of those businesses went on to create jobs for two additional people each. “If we support 1,000 business startups, and they employ nine people, then we will already solve the problem of 9,000 unemployed people,” he said. Totogi added that access to finance remained the biggest barrier facing young entrepreneurs, along with a lack of mentorship, limited access to digital tools, and difficulty reaching markets for their products. He called for entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business management to be taught in schools and universities, saying education providers should focus on producing “job creators” rather than job seekers. Totogi closed by calling for a shift from employee mindset to employer mindset and from employment-ready to entrepreneurship-ready, describing it as building a new road for broad-based economic growth in Solomon Islands. For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:JOSES SAREN 年轻企业家委员会所罗门群岛(YECSI)主席Limahl Totogi表示,支持1000家商业初创企业可以吸纳每年约9000名进入劳动力市场的年轻所罗门岛人。 Totogi在今天于南太平洋大学(SINU)举行的所罗门群岛经济更新发布会后的讨论小组中发表了上述评论,他告诉听众,国家需要将年轻人从“求职者”转变为“创业者”。 世界银行的报告发现,每年仅创造约2000个正式工作岗位,而新进入劳动力市场的人数为9000人。 Totogi表示,YECSI去年将60名年轻人从非正式部门转移到正式部门,其中16家企业为另外两人创造了就业机会。 “如果我们支持1000家商业初创企业,并且它们雇佣9人,那么我们就能解决9000名失业者的问题,”他说。 Totogi补充说,融资渠道的缺乏仍然是年轻企业家面临的最大障碍,还有缺乏指导、有限的数字工具获取以及产品市场接触的困难。 他呼吁在学校和大学教授创业、金融素养和商业管理,表示教育提供者应专注于培养“创业者”而非求职者。 Totogi最后呼吁从员工思维转变为雇主思维,从就业准备转变为创业准备,称之为为所罗门群岛的广泛经济增长铺设新道路。
FROM BEING A YOUTH VOLUNTEER TO A MANAGERBy ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Port MoresbyLong before Regina Gatu became a Sustainability Manager with New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) Limited in Papua New Guinea (PNG) she had been going alot of youth volunteer work.This unpaid job allowed her to travel across Solomon Islands, listening to young people and helping bring their concerns into national policy discussions.Her journey from volunteering in communities to holding a senior professional position has taken more than two decades and has been shaped by service, persistence, education and a commitment to creating opportunities for young people.Now 50, the Guadalcanal-born mother of three says her passion for working with young people has remained the driving force behind her career.“I just wanted my career to be working with young people. That was my passion,” Ms Gatu told the Solomon Star in an interview in Port Moresby over the weekend.Her story began in 1997 when she became involved in consultations under the Commonwealth Youth Programme towards the development of Solomon Islands' National Youth Policy.Selected as one of four young Solomon Islanders to represent young people, she spent about three years travelling through communities and gathering their views and concerns.“I started as a volunteer. I was passionate about working with young people,” she recalled.There was no salary attached to the work.What mattered to her was giving young people an opportunity to have their voices heard.That early experience would become the foundation for a career spanning youth development, government, international development programmes, higher education and, eventually, corporate sustainability.She travelled extensively, including through Western Province communities such as Vella Lavella, Kolombangara and Simbo and other provinces in the country learning directly from people and communities.Some consultations lasted for weeks, but the difficult journeys became part of her education.Rather than starting her career in an office, Ms Gatu was learning leadership from the communities she served.That commitment continued even when she took on work without formal qualifications.At one stage, she became an untrained teacher in Tangarare, West Guadalcanal where she worked without a salary, ate with her students and lived alongside the community.The experience further strengthened her determination to work with young people.By 2003, her grassroots experience opened another door when she joined the Honiara City Council as a Youth Coordinator, working across youth, women and children's issues, including sport and urban youth initiatives.A year later, she was selected as a Youth Advisor under a five-year Community Sector Program [CSP] supported by AusAID.That appointment marked another important stage in her development, as she began working closely with government ministries, youth and women's officers, permanent secretaries, youth councils and women's councils.“I was part and parcel of the groundwork for the National Youth Policy for Solomon Islands,” she said.Her work also exposed her to a major challenge facing Solomon Islands the country's rapidly growing youth population.Ms Gatu said warnings about the youth bulge were already emerging in studies during the mid-2000s, with concerns that education and employment opportunities would not be sufficient for the growing number of young people.Today, she believes those concerns have become reality.“The education system cannot cater for all young people,” she said.“We are not creating enough pathways for young people.”She believes young people need more than education."They need opportunities in employment, skills development, entrepreneurship, leadership and meaningful participation in society," she adds.Despite building a career through practical experience, Regina eventually returned to formal education.She undertook Youth Development Studies at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in 2008 and 2009 before receiving a scholarship in 2010 to study at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.She completed her Bachelor of Arts in International Community Development in two years and later obtained an Honours degree in Sociology, focusing her research on young peopleHer academic achievements later complemented years of practical community experience.After returning to Solomon Islands, she continued working with communities and supporting women and young people before moving into the private sector.She joined Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited, where she worked within the Sustainability Unit.In October 2024, she transferred to New Britain Palm Oil Limited in Papua New Guinea, continuing as Sustainability Manager.For Ms Gatu, the move into corporate sustainability was not a departure from her earlier work.She sees sustainability as fundamentally connected to people, communities, responsible development and creating opportunities that can last.The skills developed during her years of community work listening, understanding people's needs, building relationships, developing policies and working across institutions continue to shape her leadership.Her experience has also shaped her views on women in leadership.She believes women should support rather than compete against one another and should help create a stronger pathway for the next generation.“As women, we should work together,” she said.“There is love and there is jealousy among women, but I don't believe in that. Women should support each other.”For Ms Gatu, leadership begins at home.As a mother of three, she believes women can demonstrate determination, resilience and service through the examples they set for their children.“Work together. Be a role model to your children,” she said.Looking back, Ms Gatu's career cannot simply be measured by the positions she has held.She began as a volunteer without a salary, travelled across Solomon Islands listening to young people, worked as an untrained teacher, contributed to national youth policy, became a Youth Advisor, returned to university and eventually moved into a senior sustainability role in Papua New Guinea.Her journey shows that leadership does not always begin with qualifications, money or a title.Sometimes it begins with a willingness to serve.For Ms Gatu, the purpose that started her journey as a young volunteer remains the same today working with people, creating change and leaving opportunities for those coming behind.//Ends//
FROM BEING A YOUTH VOLUNTEER TO A MANAGER By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Port Moresby 在她成为巴布亚新几内亚(PNG)新不列颠棕榈油有限公司(NBPOL)的可持续发展经理之前,雷吉娜·加图(Regina Gatu)早已参与了大量的青年志愿者工作。 这份无薪工作使她能够在所罗门群岛各地旅行,倾听年轻人的声音,并帮助将他们的关切带入国家政策讨论中。 她从社区志愿者到担任高级专业职位的旅程历时超过二十年,受到了服务、坚持、教育和为年轻人创造机会的承诺的塑造。 现年50岁的她是瓜达尔卡纳尔出生的三位母亲,她表示与年轻人合作的热情始终是她职业生涯的驱动力。 “我只想让我的职业与年轻人相关。这是我的热情,”加图女士在周末于莫尔斯比港接受《所罗门星报》采访时说道。 她的故事始于1997年,当时她参与了英联邦青年计划下的咨询工作,致力于所罗门群岛国家青年政策的制定。 她被选为四名年轻所罗门岛人的代表之一,花费了大约三年的时间在社区中旅行,收集他们的观点和关切。 “我开始时是一个志愿者。我对与年轻人合作充满热情,”她回忆道。 这项工作没有薪水。对她而言,重要的是给予年轻人一个表达自己声音的机会。 这段早期经历成为了她职业生涯的基础,涵盖了青年发展、政府、国际发展项目、高等教育,最终走向企业可持续发展。 她广泛旅行,包括通过西部省的社区,如维拉拉维拉、科隆邦加拉和辛博,以及该国的其他省份,直接向人们和社区学习。 一些咨询持续了数周,但艰难的旅程成为了她教育的一部分。 加图女士并没有在办公室开始她的职业生涯,而是从她所服务的社区中学习领导力。 即使在她从事没有正式资格的工作时,这种承诺也没有改变。在某个阶段,她成为了西瓜达尔卡纳尔的唐加拉雷一名未经培训的教师,毫无薪水地工作,与学生一起用餐,并与社区共同生活。这段经历进一步增强了她与年轻人合作的决心。到2003年,她的基层经验为她打开了另一扇门,她加入了霍尼亚拉市议会,担任青年协调员,处理青年、女性和儿童问题,包括体育和城市青年倡议。一年后,她被选为五年社区部门计划(CSP)的青年顾问,该计划由澳大利亚国际发展署(AusAID)支持。这一任命标志着她发展过程中的另一个重要阶段,因为她开始与政府部门、青年和女性官员、常务秘书、青年委员会和女性委员会密切合作。“我参与了所罗门群岛国家青年政策的基础工作,”她说。她的工作还让她面临一个重大挑战,即所罗门群岛迅速增长的青年人口。加图女士表示,关于青年人口激增的警告在2000年代中期的研究中已经出现,人们担心教育和就业机会无法满足日益增长的年轻人数量。今天,她认为这些担忧已经成为现实。“教育系统无法满足所有年轻人的需求,”她说。“我们没有为年轻人创造足够的通道。”她认为年轻人需要的不仅仅是教育。“他们需要就业、技能发展、创业、领导力和在社会中有意义的参与机会,”她补充道。尽管通过实践经验建立了职业生涯,瑞吉娜最终还是回到了正规教育。她于2008年和2009年在所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)学习青年发展研究,随后在2010年获得奖学金前往澳大利亚墨尔本的维多利亚大学学习。她在两年内完成了国际社区发展学士学位,后来获得了社会学荣誉学位,专注于年轻人的研究。她的学术成就后来与多年的实践社区经验相辅相成。回到所罗门群岛后,她继续与社区合作,支持女性和年轻人,然后转向私营部门。她加入了瓜达尔卡纳尔平原棕榈油有限公司,在可持续发展部门工作。2024年10月,她调任到巴布亚新几内亚的新不列颠棕榈油有限公司,继续担任可持续发展经理。对于加图女士来说,进入企业可持续发展并不是她早期工作的脱离。她认为可持续发展与人、社区、负责任的发展以及创造持久机会是根本相连的。在社区工作期间培养的技能——倾听、理解人们的需求、建立关系、制定政策以及跨机构合作——继续塑造着她的领导力。她的经历也影响了她对女性领导力的看法。她相信女性应该相互支持,而不是相互竞争,并且应该帮助为下一代创造更强的道路。“作为女性,我们应该团结合作,”她说。“女性之间存在爱与嫉妒,但我不相信这一点。女性应该相互支持。”对于加图女士来说,领导力始于家庭。作为三个孩子的母亲,她相信女性可以通过为孩子树立榜样来展现决心、韧性和服务精神。“团结合作。成为孩子们的榜样,”她说。回首往事,加图女士的职业生涯不能仅仅通过她所担任的职位来衡量。她从一名没有薪水的志愿者开始,走遍所罗门群岛倾听年轻人的声音,担任未受培训的教师,为国家青年政策做出贡献,成为青年顾问,重返大学,最终在巴布亚新几内亚担任高级可持续发展职位。她的旅程表明,领导力并不总是从资格、金钱或头衔开始。有时,它始于服务的意愿。对于加图女士来说,开始她作为青年志愿者的旅程的目的至今依然不变——与人合作,创造改变,并为后来的那些人留下机会。//结束//
CIP Honiara-Based Youth Marks International Youth Day with Speech Competition By John Chrisma Solomon Star, Honiara The Central Islands Province (CIP) Honiara-Based Youth Committee held its International Youth Day 2026 Speech Competition at Dreamcast Art Hub on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, as part of activities to mark International Youth Day. The event was commemorated under the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The speech competition was organised to give CIP Honiara-based students an opportunity to participate in the International Youth Day celebration while providing a platform for young people to speak openly about issues and concerns affecting youth in Central Islands Province and Solomon Islands as a whole. Speech Competition Coordinator Danzo Kakadi said the committee chose a speech competition because it provides young people with an avenue to express their views and build confidence in public speaking. He said young people are the future leaders of the country and should be given opportunities to develop their confidence, personal skills and a sense of ownership in discussing issues affecting their communities. The competition featured 14 contestants, with seven competing in the Secondary School category and another seven in the University category. All contestants represented their respective wards from Ngella, Savo and Russell Islands, with topics for the competition drawn from key issues affecting young people and the International Youth Day theme. Kakadi said he was proud of all the contestants for having the courage to step outside their comfort zones and take part in the competition. He encouraged the participants to view the competition not simply as an opportunity to win prizes, but as a chance to build confidence and develop their public-speaking skills. “This speech competition is not about winning but it is about you building your confidence in public speaking. All of you are winners for speaking on your chosen topics,” Kakadi said. He said this was the first time the CIP Honiara-Based Youth Committee had organised a speech competition, making the participation of all contestants particularly significant as it was also their first experience in such an event. In the Secondary School category, Enei Kukutu, representing Ward 7 (Small Ngella), won the second prize of $500 while the first price goes to Benjamin Gadi representing ward 1 Sandfly walked away with $1000. In the University category, Junior Aenasi Diosi, representing Ward 9 (Russell/Yandina), also took second prize of $500 while Rachel Malrina walked away with a first cash prize of $1000. All participating contestants received consolation prizes and certificates of participation in recognition of their contribution to the event. Kakadi also used the occasion to encourage young people across Solomon Islands to embrace challenges as opportunities for personal growth. “My message to young people across Solomon Islands is: Take every challenge as an opportunity to learn, grow and build yourself. “Be a good ambassador for your family, community, province and Solomon Islands,” he said. The committee said the speech competition forms part of its efforts to encourage greater youth participation, leadership development and meaningful dialogue on issues affecting young people in Solomon Islands. Photos Credited: Kakadi Danzo
CIP Honiara-Based Youth Marks International Youth Day with Speech Competition By John Chrisma Solomon Star, Honiara 中央岛省(Central Islands Province,CIP)霍尼亚拉青年委员会于2026年8月12日星期三在梦幻艺术中心(Dreamcast Art Hub)举行了国际青年日演讲比赛,作为庆祝国际青年日活动的一部分。 该活动以“不同的背景,共同的愿望”为主题。 演讲比赛旨在为CIP霍尼亚拉的学生提供参与国际青年日庆祝活动的机会,同时为年轻人提供一个平台,让他们公开讨论影响中央岛省和整个所罗门群岛青年的问题和关切。 演讲比赛协调员丹佐·卡卡迪(Danzo Kakadi)表示,委员会选择演讲比赛是因为它为年轻人提供了表达观点和在公共演讲中建立自信的途径。 他说,年轻人是国家的未来领导者,应该获得机会来发展他们的自信、个人技能和讨论影响他们社区问题的主人翁意识。 比赛共有14名参赛者,其中7名参加中学组,另外7名参加大学组。 所有参赛者代表来自恩盖拉(Ngella)、萨沃(Savo)和拉塞尔岛(Russell Islands)的各自选区,比赛主题来自影响年轻人的关键问题和国际青年日主题。 卡卡迪表示,他为所有参赛者感到自豪,因为他们勇敢地走出舒适区,参与比赛。 他鼓励参与者将比赛视为不仅仅是赢得奖品的机会,而是建立自信和发展公共演讲技能的机会。 “这场演讲比赛不是关于获胜,而是关于你在公共演讲中建立自信。你们所有人都是在自己选择的主题上发言的赢家,”卡卡迪说。 他说,这是CIP霍尼亚拉青年委员会首次组织演讲比赛,所有参赛者的参与尤为重要,因为这也是他们首次参加此类活动。 在中学组中,代表第7选区(小恩盖拉)的埃内伊·库库图(Enei Kukutu)获得500美元的二等奖,而代表第1选区(沙蝇)的本杰明·加迪(Benjamin Gadi)获得1000美元的一等奖。 在大学组中,代表第9选区(拉塞尔/扬迪纳)的初级·阿纳西·迪奥西(Junior Aenasi Diosi)也获得500美元的二等奖,而瑞秋·马尔里纳(Rachel Malrina)获得1000美元的首个现金奖。 所有参赛者均获得了安慰奖和参与证书,以表彰他们对活动的贡献。 卡卡迪还借此机会鼓励所罗门群岛的年轻人将挑战视为个人成长的机会。 “我对所罗门群岛的年轻人的信息是:将每一个挑战视为学习、成长和自我提升的机会。 “成为你家庭、社区、省和所罗门群岛的优秀大使,”他说。 委员会表示,演讲比赛是其鼓励青年参与、领导力发展和对影响年轻人的问题进行有意义对话努力的一部分。 Photos Credited: Kakadi Danzo
BY JOSES SAREN Work on the National Youth Justice Bill has stalled as competing legislative priorities take precedence; the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The Ministry appeared before the PAC Tuesday this week on the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2026, where it accounted for a $175,800 Advance Warrant funded by UNICEF under its Child Protection Programme. Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil told the committee that the funds supported nationwide consultations on the National Youth Justice Bill, reaching 450 participants across five provinces so far. “The consultations were conducted in five provinces, including Malaita, Western, Guadalcanal, Temotu, and Makira provinces, where Correctional Services are established,” Mrs McNeil said. McNeil said the funds were fully spent in 2025, with $63,580 going to travel airfares, $63,000 to catering, $15,200 to transport hire, $12,000 to venue hire, $7,000 to consultation materials, $3,000 to stakeholder allowances, and the remaining $12,020 to stationery. The Youth Justice Bill is being developed under the Ministry’s Legal Policy Unit in partnership with the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands and UNICEF. McNeil said the reform was prompted by rising juvenile crime, with around 30 percent of reported crimes committed by people aged 16 to 20. She said the existing law, the 1972 Juvenile Offenders Act, no longer reflects current realities or international standards. PAC member and MP for Central Guadalcanal, Peter Shanel Agovaka, asked whether UNICEF funding for the bill would continue, or whether Government would need to step in. “So, going forward, do you anticipate that this funding will continue? If so, that will be good, but will there be an SIG component to assist with the work of the National Youth Bill?” Agovaka asked. McNeil said UN agencies fund work through annual work plans tied to their own programme priorities, and that support could not be guaranteed indefinitely. “The agencies will come to a stop in terms of reduced funding, so this is where SIG needs to beef up funding to cater for the gap,” PS McNeil said. She said the Ministry’s current budget stands at less than $80 to $90 million, and that it hopes to seek an increased allocation next year as Solomon Islands prepares to host a regional working group on child protection and justice. PAC Chairman and MP for North Guadalcanal, Dr Paul Bosawai, commended the Ministry’s presentation as a model for other ministries appearing before the committee. “When you report donor-funded financial support to us, you even went as far as explaining it is not off-system, but in-system. I have to encourage that when reporting donor-funded projects, it is important to have this structured presentation,” Bosawai said.
国家青年司法法案的工作因立法优先事项的竞争而停滞;司法和法律事务部在公共账目委员会(PAC)面前表示。 本周二,司法和法律事务部在2026年补充拨款法案的听证会上出席,报告了由联合国儿童基金会(UNICEF)资助的175,800美元的预付款。 常务秘书保琳·麦克尼尔(Pauline McNeil)告诉委员会,这些资金支持了全国范围内关于国家青年司法法案的咨询,迄今为止已覆盖五个省的450名参与者。 “这些咨询在五个省进行,包括马莱塔、西部、瓜达尔卡纳尔、特莫图和马基拉省,这些地方设有矫正服务,”麦克尼尔女士说。 麦克尼尔表示,这些资金在2025年已全部支出,其中63,580美元用于旅行机票,63,000美元用于餐饮,15,200美元用于交通租赁,12,000美元用于场地租赁,7,000美元用于咨询材料,3,000美元用于利益相关者津贴,其余的12,020美元用于文具。 青年司法法案正在司法和法律事务部的法律政策部门与所罗门群岛矫正服务和UNICEF合作下制定。 麦克尼尔表示,改革是由于青少年犯罪上升,约30%的报告犯罪是由16至20岁的人所犯。 她表示,现行法律,即1972年的青少年罪犯法,已不再反映当前现实或国际标准。 PAC成员、中央瓜达尔卡纳尔选区议员彼得·沙内尔·阿戈瓦卡(Peter Shanel Agovaka)询问UNICEF对该法案的资助是否会继续,或者政府是否需要介入。 “那么,展望未来,您预计这项资金会继续吗?如果是,那将是好事,但所罗门群岛政府是否会有一个组成部分来协助国家青年法案的工作?”阿戈瓦卡问。 麦克尼尔表示,联合国机构通过与其自身项目优先事项相关的年度工作计划提供资金,无法保证支持会无限期持续。 “这些机构在资金减少方面会停止,因此所罗门群岛政府需要增加资金以填补这一空缺,”麦克尼尔常务秘书说。 她表示,司法和法律事务部目前的预算在8000万到9000万美元之间,并希望在明年寻求增加拨款,因为所罗门群岛准备主办一个关于儿童保护和司法的区域工作组。 PAC主席、北瓜达尔卡纳尔选区议员保罗·博萨瓦伊(Dr Paul Bosawai)称赞该部的报告是其他部门在委员会面前报告的典范。 “当您向我们报告捐助方资助的财务支持时,您甚至进一步解释这不是系统外的,而是系统内的。我必须鼓励在报告捐助方资助项目时,进行这样的结构化报告,”博萨瓦伊说。
By Shoreyann Ragoso Ngossi Ward One Councillor Rex Konofilia is strengthening efforts to close the gap between community leaders and young people, highlighting youth engagement, training and support as key priorities for the ward. He said recent programs delivered with backing from the TMC Foundation and youth leaders are focused on equipping young people with the knowledge and life skills needed to become responsible adults, future husbands and wives, and active citizens. Ngossi Ward One Councillor Rex Konofilia during presentation of certificate to youths Konofilia challenged the perception that youths are a source of trouble, saying attitudes must shift to recognise their potential to contribute positively to both community and country. He noted that youth work in Ngossi Ward began long before his term in office, crediting the TMC Foundation for its consistent support. However, he said many youth‐driven ideas struggle due to limited resources and a lack of backing from government, leaders and stakeholders. “These youths have many good plans, but without support they cannot fulfil them,” he said, urging leaders and agencies to provide funding and capacity to help young people realise their initiatives. The councillor emphasised the importance of youth organisation and leadership. Ngossi Ward is currently establishing a ward youth committee and is preparing to host International Youth Day in 2026, an indication, he said, of the ward’s readiness and commitment. He encouraged youths in other wards to form local groups and work closely with the Honiara Youth Council. While acknowledging that he cannot solve youth unemployment alone, Konofilia said training programs and community initiatives can guide young people toward jobs and further studies, benefiting families and neighbourhoods. The ward is also seeking a community centre to provide a safe space for youth activities and ongoing development.
作者:Shoreyann Ragoso Ngossi区第一选区议员Rex Konofilia正在加强努力,缩小社区领导者与年轻人之间的差距,强调青年参与、培训和支持是该区的关键优先事项。他表示,最近在TMC基金会和青年领导者的支持下开展的项目,旨在为年轻人提供成为负责任成年人、未来丈夫和妻子以及积极公民所需的知识和生活技能。 Ngossi区第一选区议员Rex Konofilia在向年轻人颁发证书时 Konofilia挑战了年轻人是麻烦源的看法,表示态度必须转变,以认识到他们对社区和国家的积极贡献潜力。他指出,Ngossi区的青年工作早在他任职之前就已开始,并对TMC基金会的持续支持表示感谢。然而,他表示,许多以青年为驱动的想法因资源有限以及缺乏政府、领导者和利益相关者的支持而面临困难。 “这些年轻人有很多好的计划,但没有支持他们无法实现,”他说,呼吁领导者和机构提供资金和能力,帮助年轻人实现他们的倡议。 这位议员强调了青年组织和领导力的重要性。Ngossi区目前正在建立一个青年委员会,并准备在2026年举办国际青年日,这表明该区的准备和承诺。他鼓励其他区的年轻人组建地方团体,并与霍尼亚拉青年委员会密切合作。 虽然承认他无法单独解决青年失业问题,Konofilia表示,培训项目和社区倡议可以引导年轻人走向就业和进一步学习,惠及家庭和邻里。该区还在寻求建立一个社区中心,为青年活动和持续发展提供安全空间。
BY JOSES SAREN Work on the National Youth Justice Bill has stalled as competing legislative priorities take precedence; the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The Ministry appeared before the PAC yesterday on the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2026, where it accounted for a $175,800 Advance Warrant funded by UNICEF under its Child Protection Program. Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil told the committee that the funds supported nationwide consultations on the National Youth Justice Bill, reaching 450 participants across five provinces. “The consultations were conducted in five provinces, including Malaita, Western, Guadalcanal, Temotu, and Makira provinces, where Correctional Services are established,” McNeil said. McNeil said the funds were fully spent in 2025, with $63,580 going to travel airfares, $63,000 to catering, $15,200 to transport hire, $12,000 to venue hire, $7,000 to consultation materials, $3,000 to stakeholder allowances, and the remaining $12,020 to stationery. The Youth Justice Bill is being developed under the Ministry’s Legal Policy Unit in partnership with the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands and UNICEF. McNeil said the reform was prompted by rising juvenile crime, with around 30 percent of reported crimes committed by people aged 16 to 20. She said the existing law, the 1972 Juvenile Offenders Act, no longer reflect current realities or international standards. PAC member and MP for Central Guadalcanal, Peter Shanel Agovaka, asked whether UNICEF funding for the bill will continue, or whether Government would need to step in. “So, going forward, do you anticipate that this funding will continue? If so, that will be good, but will there be an SIG component to assist with the work of the National Youth Bill?” Agovaka asked. McNeil said UN agencies fund work through annual work plans tied to their own program priorities, and that support could not be guaranteed indefinitely. “The agencies will come to a stop in terms of reduced funding, so this is where SIG needs to beef up funding to cater for the gap,” she said. She said the Ministry’s current budget stands at less than $80 to $90 million, and that it hopes to seek an increased allocation next year as Solomon Islands prepares to host a regional working group on child protection and justice. PAC Chairman and MP for North Guadalcanal, Dr Paul Bosawai, commended the Ministry’s presentation as a model for other ministries appearing before the committee. “When you report donor-funded financial support to us, you even went as far as explaining it is not off-system, but in-system. I have to encourage that when reporting donor-funded projects, it is important to have this structured presentation,” Bosawai said. For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:乔斯·萨伦 国家青年司法法案的工作因立法优先事项的竞争而停滞;司法和法律事务部已告知公共账户委员会(PAC)。 该部昨日在2026年补充拨款法案的听证会上出席,解释了由联合国儿童基金会(UNICEF)在其儿童保护计划下资助的175,800美元预付款。 常务秘书保琳·麦克尼尔告诉委员会,这笔资金支持了全国范围内关于国家青年司法法案的咨询,覆盖了五个省的450名参与者。 “咨询在五个省进行,包括马莱塔、西部、瓜达尔卡纳尔、特莫图和马基拉省,这些地方设有矫正服务,”麦克尼尔说。 麦克尼尔表示,这笔资金在2025年已全部支出,其中63,580美元用于旅行机票,63,000美元用于餐饮,15,200美元用于交通租赁,12,000美元用于场地租赁,7,000美元用于咨询材料,3,000美元用于利益相关者津贴,剩余的12,020美元用于文具。 青年司法法案正在司法部法律政策单位与所罗门群岛矫正服务和联合国儿童基金会的合作下制定。 麦克尼尔表示,改革是由于青少年犯罪上升,约30%的报告犯罪是由16至20岁的人所犯。 她说,现行法律,即1972年《青少年犯罪法》,已不再反映当前现实或国际标准。 PAC成员及中央瓜达尔卡纳尔区议员彼得·沙内尔·阿戈瓦卡询问联合国儿童基金会对该法案的资金是否会继续,或者政府是否需要介入。 “那么,展望未来,您预计这笔资金会继续吗?如果是,那将是好事,但是否会有所罗门群岛政府的部分来协助国家青年法案的工作?”阿戈瓦卡问。 麦克尼尔表示,联合国机构通过与其自身项目优先事项相关的年度工作计划资助工作,而这种支持不能无限期保证。 “这些机构在资金减少的情况下将停止支持,因此这就是所罗门群岛政府需要增加资金以填补空缺的地方,”她说。 她表示,司法部目前的预算在8000万到9000万美元之间,并希望在明年寻求增加拨款,因为所罗门群岛准备主办一个关于儿童保护和司法的区域工作组。 PAC主席及北瓜达尔卡纳尔区议员保罗·博萨瓦伊博士称赞该部的报告是其他部门在委员会面前报告的典范。 “当您向我们报告捐助者资助的财务支持时,您甚至进一步解释了这不是系统外的,而是在系统内的。我必须鼓励在报告捐助者资助的项目时,重要的是要有这种结构化的报告,”博萨瓦伊说。 如需反馈,请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
& Guadalcanal mothers& the power of breastfeeding For young mothers gathered at Good Samaritan Hospital in North Guadalcanal, World Breastfeeding... The post ’I Feel Guilty, But I’ve Learned’ appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
北瓜达尔卡纳尔的母亲们发现母乳喂养的力量 对于聚集在北瓜达尔卡纳尔的好撒玛利亚医院的年轻母亲们来说,世界母乳喂养周...... 这篇文章最初发布在 In-depth Solomons 上。
From HCC youth groups in Honiara to the world stage— six young Solomon Islanders sit down to share the real story behind the opportunities. No polish, no pretending — just honest talk about volunteering, leadership, and what it really takes. Tune in live!
从霍尼亚拉的青年团体到世界舞台——六位年轻的所罗门群岛人坐下来分享机会背后的真实故事。没有修饰,没有伪装——只是关于志愿服务、领导力以及真正需要什么的诚实对话。请收看直播!
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2026 From HCC youth groups in Honiara to the world stage— six young Solomon Islanders sit down to share the real story behind the opportunities. No polish, no pretending — just honest talk about volunteering, leadership, and what it really takes. Tune in live!
2026年世界青年日 来自霍尼亚拉的HCC青年团体走向世界舞台——六位年轻的所罗门群岛人坐下来分享机会背后的真实故事。没有修饰,没有伪装——只是关于志愿服务、领导力以及真正所需的诚实对话。请收看直播!
WELSI’s leadership program continues to inspire future women leaders Through its flagship leadership program, the Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) continues to build a community of highly competent women who can effectively participate in higher decision-making positions including Chief Executive Officer positions and board positions in organizations in Solomon Islands. ...
WELSI’s leadership program continues to inspire future women leaders 通过其旗舰领导力项目,所罗门群岛女性高管领导力(WELSI)继续建立一个高素质女性的社区,使她们能够有效参与更高决策职位,包括首席执行官职位和组织董事会职位。
WELSI graduates 18 women from its eighth leadership cohort, strengthening skills for executive and board-level roles Monday 10 August, Honiara – Through its flagship leadership program, the Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) continues to build a community of highly competent women who can effectively participate in higher decision-making positions including Chief Executive Officer [...] The post WELSI Graduates Eighteen Women Leaders In Honiara appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
WELSI 从其第八届领导力班中毕业了18名女性,增强了她们在高管和董事会级别角色的技能。 2026年8月10日,霍尼亚拉 – 通过其旗舰领导力项目,所罗门群岛女性高管领导力计划(WELSI)继续建立一个高素质女性的社区,使她们能够有效参与更高决策职位,包括首席执行官等。 这篇文章最初发布在 Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)上。
Douglas Welcomes Women's Representation Measures Honiara, Solomon Islands – Ngella MP Hon. Choilyn Yim Douglas has welcomed the Government’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership, including the proposed Temporary Special Measures Bill for Provincial Assemblies. Speaking in Parliament, Hon. Douglas said women make up half of Solomon Islands’ population but remain seriously underrepresented in political decision- making. “Temporary measures are not unfair advantages; they ... Hon. Douglas said any legislation must be properly designed and widely consulted upon. She said there must be clarity around the number and nature of reserved positions, the method of election or appointment and the duration of any temporary measures. However, she stressed that increasing women’s political representation must be accompanied by broader action to address the barriers women face. She pointed to violence, economic inequality, online harassment and barriers to education, employment and business ownership as issues requiring attention. “Empowering women strengthens democracy and enriches our national development,” she said. Hon. Douglas said she supported measures that create meaningful opportunities for women to participate in decision-making at all levels of government.
道格拉斯欢迎促进妇女代表性的措施 所罗门群岛霍尼亚拉——恩盖拉选区议员乔伊琳·伊姆·道格拉斯议员欢迎政府致力于推动妇女领导力的承诺,其中包括拟议中的省议会临时特别措施法案。 道格拉斯在议会发言时表示,妇女占所罗门群岛人口的一半,但在政治决策中仍严重缺乏代表性。“临时措施并非不公平的优势;它们...... 道格拉斯表示,任何立法都必须经过妥善设计并开展广泛磋商。对于保留席位的数量和性质、选举或任命方式,以及临时措施的实施期限,都必须作出明确规定。 不过,她强调,提高妇女的政治代表性必须同时采取更广泛的行动,解决妇女面临的障碍。她指出,暴力、经济不平等、网络骚扰,以及在教育、就业和企业所有权方面的障碍,都是需要处理的问题。 她说:“赋权妇女能够加强民主,并丰富我们的国家发展。”道格拉斯表示,她支持为妇女创造有意义机会的措施,使妇女能够参与各级政府的决策。
By Andrianah Kole Participants in the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Programme (Cohort 8) have been recognised after completing a leadership development course designed to prepare women for executive and board leadership positions. The participants received their certificates during a celebration breakfast today (Friday), attended by programme alumni, partners and supporters. The event recognised the participants’ achievements and provided an opportunity for networking. Guest speaker David Quan congratulated the graduates, saying continuous professional development is essential in preparing future leaders. “Whether at home, with your family or at work, you’re already leaders in your own right,” he said. Quan said while education and professional training are important, effective leadership is ultimately shaped by attitude, integrity and a commitment to serving others. He encouraged participants to remain professional in the workplace by focusing on resolving issues rather than allowing disagreements to become personal. “Focus on the issue. Don’t personalise it. Once discussions become personal, we won’t achieve anything,” he said. Quan said leadership often involves making difficult decisions and urged participants to ensure those decisions are guided by the law, organisational policies and ethical standards. He also encouraged them to continue building professional networks, seek guidance from experienced colleagues and support one another throughout their leadership journeys. The programme was organized by the Women in Executive Leadership Coalition (WELSI), which aims to increase the number of women serving in executive and board leadership positions across Solomon Islands. WELSI President Pamela Naesol Alamu said the organisation was established to empower women by building confidence, strengthening leadership skills and creating opportunities for professional growth. Registered in 2024, the coalition has delivered leadership training since 2023 through partnerships with professional organisations. More than 130 women completed the previous seven cohorts, with a further 18 participants graduating from the latest programme. Mrs. Naesol Alamu said the initiative was about more than increasing the number of women in leadership positions. “It’s not only about increasing the numbers. It’s about the quality of the women too. We want women to be competent, confident and prepared for leadership,” she said. She said the programme helps women make informed career decisions, recognise their leadership potential and develop the confidence to pursue executive and board appointments. The coalition has grown to more than 100 members and continues to operate through volunteers supporting women across the country. Mrs. Naesol Alamu said hearing participants describe how the programme had strengthened their confidence continued to motivate the organisation’s work. She also referred to research showing women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles in Solomon Islands, although recent studies indicate progress, with more women serving as chief executives and board members. Encouraging women to pursue leadership opportunities, she said leadership was defined by influence rather than position. “Leadership is not about position or power. Leadership is about how you influence others through the way you live and conduct yourself every day,” she said. Participant Barbara Kuere, a Port Engineer with Solomon Islands Ports Authority, said the four-day programme provided practical knowledge on corporate governance, board procedures, risk management, financial literacy and building a professional brand. “The two lessons I take away from the training are confidence and clarity. Being a leader does not mean I know everything. It is about being willing to learn and having the courage to solve problems in the environment where we work,” she said. Ms. Kuere also highlighted the importance of professional networks, saying the programme connected participants with women who could continue supporting one another beyond the training. “By supporting one another and building meaningful connections, we create lasting relationships that extend beyond a single meeting,” she said. “Together, we can share knowledge, encourage growth and empower each other to succeed. When we work collaboratively, we can make a meaningful difference in our workplaces, our communities, our homes and across our nation.” The Women in Executive Leadership Coalition says the programme is the first in a broader series of initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s leadership, expanding professional networks and increasing women’s participation in decision-making across Solomon Islands. ENDS// The post Women Complete Leadership Programme to Strengthen Executive Skills. first appeared on Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) .
作者:安德里安娜·科尔 所罗门群岛高级女性领导力项目(Cohort 8)的参与者在完成旨在为女性准备执行和董事会领导职位的领导力发展课程后获得认可。 参与者在今天(星期五)的庆祝早餐会上领取了证书,活动吸引了项目校友、合作伙伴和支持者。该活动表彰了参与者的成就,并提供了网络交流的机会。 嘉宾发言人大卫·权祝贺毕业生,表示持续的职业发展对于培养未来领导者至关重要。 “无论是在家中、与家人还是在工作中,你们已经是各自领域的领导者,”他说。 权表示,虽然教育和职业培训很重要,但有效的领导力最终是由态度、诚信和服务他人的承诺所塑造的。 他鼓励参与者在工作场所保持专业,专注于解决问题,而不是让分歧变得个人化。 “关注问题,不要个人化。一旦讨论变得个人化,我们就无法取得任何成果,”他说。 权表示,领导力往往涉及做出艰难的决定,并敦促参与者确保这些决定受到法律、组织政策和道德标准的指导。 他还鼓励她们继续建立专业网络,向经验丰富的同事寻求指导,并在领导旅程中相互支持。 该项目由女性执行领导力联盟(WELSI)组织,旨在增加所罗门群岛女性在执行和董事会领导职位上的比例。 WELSI主席帕梅拉·纳索尔·阿拉穆表示,该组织成立的目的是通过建立信心、增强领导技能和创造职业成长机会来赋权女性。 该联盟于2024年注册,自2023年起通过与专业组织的合作提供领导力培训。之前的七个班次中有超过130名女性完成了培训,最新项目又有18名参与者毕业。 纳索尔·阿拉穆女士表示,该倡议不仅仅是增加女性在领导职位上的数量。 “这不仅仅是增加数字。我们希望女性具备能力、自信,并为领导做好准备,”她说。 她表示,该项目帮助女性做出明智的职业决策,认识到自己的领导潜力,并发展追求执行和董事会任命的信心。 该联盟已发展到超过100名成员,并继续通过志愿者支持全国各地的女性。 纳索尔·阿拉穆女士表示,听到参与者描述该项目如何增强她们的信心,继续激励着该组织的工作。 她还提到研究表明,尽管最近的研究显示进展,但女性在所罗门群岛高级领导角色中仍然代表性不足,更多女性担任首席执行官和董事会成员。 鼓励女性追求领导机会,她表示,领导力是由影响力而非职位来定义的。 “领导力不是关于职位或权力。领导力是关于你如何通过日常生活和行为影响他人,”她说。 参与者巴巴拉·库埃雷,所罗门群岛港务局的港口工程师,表示为期四天的项目提供了关于公司治理、董事会程序、风险管理、财务素养和建立专业品牌的实用知识。 “我从培训中获得的两个教训是自信和清晰。成为领导者并不意味着我知道一切。重要的是愿意学习,并有勇气在我们工作的环境中解决问题,”她说。 库埃雷女士还强调了专业网络的重要性,表示该项目将参与者与能够在培训后继续相互支持的女性联系在一起。 “通过相互支持和建立有意义的联系,我们创造了超越单次会议的持久关系,”她说。 “团结一致,我们可以分享知识,鼓励成长,赋予彼此成功的力量。当我们协作工作时,我们可以在工作场所、社区、家庭和整个国家产生有意义的影响。” 女性执行领导力联盟表示,该项目是旨在加强女性领导力、扩展专业网络和增加女性在所罗门群岛决策中参与的更广泛系列倡议中的第一项。 结束// 该文章最初发布在所罗门群岛广播公司(SIBC)上。
BY BEN BILUA Gizo THE Western Provincial Government has thrown its full support behind the newly launched EmpowerHER Project, describing it as a timely initiative that aligns closely with the province’s commitment to eliminate violence against women and girls. Speaking during the launch of the three-year project this week, Western Province Minister for Health, Kenneth George said the project’s objectives are central to the province’s public health priorities, as gender-based violence continues to have devastating consequences for women, girls and families. “Sexual and gender-based violence is not only a social issue and a legal issue, but also a public health issue that continues to deprive women and girls of their rights. “It affects the physical and mental health and the long-term well-being of women, girls and families who become victims of gender-based violence,” he said. George said the provincial health system continues to witness the consequences of violence in clinics, hospitals and communities, often without knowing the full circumstances behind the injuries or trauma. “Many cases are never reported, never spoken about and are left untreated,” he said. George said the EmpowerHER Project will complement existing gender-based violence priorities at both the provincial and national levels by strengthening prevention efforts rather than focusing only on responding to cases after they occur. “This is why the launch of the EmpowerHER Project is so important. It will help us move beyond simply responding to violence and place greater emphasis on preventing it from happening in the first place,” he said. George said the project will create opportunities for villages, churches and island communities to actively address the root causes of violence. He adds that the project, which will be implemented in Western and Temotu provinces, aims to bring national policies on women’s and girls’ rights to the provincial and community levels through awareness campaigns, education and behaviour change initiatives. “This project will deliver exactly that opportunity in our villages, churches and island communities,” George said. He said the Western Provincial Government has already developed a provincial policy that includes a dedicated outcome on eliminating violence against women and girls, making the EmpowerHER Project a natural fit for the province’s development agenda. Geroge said the EmpowerHER Project aligns well with Western Province’s policy on eliminating violence against women and girls. “When national policy, provincial policy and projects like EmpowerHER move in the same direction, lasting change becomes possible,” he said. George commended the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) and its partner, Island International, for designing a project that promotes shared responsibility in preventing violence. He said the project recognises that addressing gender-based violence should not be the responsibility of women and girls alone but must also involve men, traditional leaders, churches and the wider community. “This is precisely the kind of community-driven approach that both national and provincial policies call for,” he said. George said the Western Provincial Government and its stakeholders will support the implementation of the project throughout the province. He encourages leaders from communities selected to pilot the project to actively participate in training programmes so they can effectively deliver awareness activities and encourage positive behavioural change within their communities. The EmpowerHER Project seeks to strengthen the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls through community engagement, advocacy, awareness and partnerships that aim to reduce gender-based violence and advance gender equality in Solomon Islands. For feedback, contact: maetuana777@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:本·比卢亚 吉佐 西部省政府全力支持新启动的EmpowerHER项目,称其为一个及时的倡议,与该省消除针对女性和女孩暴力的承诺紧密相连。 在本周三年项目启动仪式上,西部省卫生部长肯尼斯·乔治表示,该项目的目标与省内公共卫生优先事项密切相关,因为性别暴力对女性、女孩和家庭造成了毁灭性的后果。 “性别和性暴力不仅是社会问题和法律问题,也是一个公共卫生问题,继续剥夺女性和女孩的权利。 “它影响女性、女孩和家庭的身体和心理健康,以及成为性别暴力受害者后的长期福祉,”他说。 乔治表示,省内的卫生系统继续在诊所、医院和社区目睹暴力的后果,往往不知道伤害或创伤背后的全部情况。 “许多案件从未被报告,从未被提及,且未得到治疗,”他说。 乔治表示,EmpowerHER项目将通过加强预防工作,而不仅仅是在事件发生后应对案件,来补充省级和国家层面现有的性别暴力优先事项。 “这就是EmpowerHER项目启动如此重要的原因。它将帮助我们超越单纯应对暴力,强调在第一时间防止暴力发生,”他说。 乔治表示,该项目将为村庄、教堂和岛屿社区创造机会,积极解决暴力的根本原因。 他补充说,该项目将在西部省和特莫图省实施,旨在通过宣传活动、教育和行为改变倡议,将国家关于女性和女孩权利的政策带到省级和社区层面。 “这个项目将在我们的村庄、教堂和岛屿社区提供这样的机会,”乔治说。 他说,西部省政府已经制定了一项省级政策,其中包括消除针对女性和女孩暴力的专门成果,使EmpowerHER项目自然融入该省的发展议程。 乔治表示,EmpowerHER项目与西部省消除针对女性和女孩暴力的政策非常契合。 “当国家政策、省级政策和像EmpowerHER这样的项目朝着同一方向发展时,持久的改变就变得可能,”他说。 乔治赞扬所罗门群岛计划生育协会(SIPPA)及其合作伙伴Island International,设计了一个促进共同责任以预防暴力的项目。 他说,该项目认识到,解决性别暴力不应仅是女性和女孩的责任,还必须涉及男性、传统领导者、教堂和更广泛的社区。 “这正是国家和省级政策所呼吁的社区驱动方法,”他说。 乔治表示,西部省政府及其利益相关者将支持该项目在全省的实施。 他鼓励被选为试点项目的社区领导者积极参与培训项目,以便他们能够有效开展宣传活动,并在社区内鼓励积极的行为改变。 EmpowerHER项目旨在通过社区参与、倡导、宣传和合作,增强对女性和女孩权利的促进和保护,旨在减少性别暴力并推动所罗门群岛的性别平等。 如需反馈,请联系:maetuana777@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
SIX SOLOMON ISLANDERS END QILU-ENABLING YOUTH TRAINING IN CHINA By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara Six Solomon Islanders were among 30 participants who successfully completed the 2026 Qilu-Enabling Youth Training Camp for Pacific Island Countries which concluded on July 29 in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China. The ten-day intensive program brought together youth representatives from 10 Pacific Island countries who are currently studying at 13 Chinese universities. Participants engaged in hands-on vocational training spanning drone operation, video editing, 3D printing, and traditional crafts, alongside immersive cultural experiences and enterprise visits. According to the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, The participants explored cutting-edge agricultural and green energy technologies during the camp's Weifang segment, visiting facilities including Weichai Group, the National Agricultural Comprehensive Reform Zone, and smart farming operations. Two thematic lectures addressed applying smart agriculture solutions to Pacific Island challenges and transitioning to renewable energy systems. Additional programming offered by Liaocheng Vocational and Technical College introduced participants to traditional Chinese wellness practices, including Baduanjin qigong exercises and herbal sachet-making workshops. The camp was jointly organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, the CPC Liaocheng Municipal Committee, and Liaocheng University, under the guidance of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. Hosted through the China-Pacific Island Countries Cooperation Center on Climate Change, the initiative reflects China’s growing educational and skills-development partnership with Solomon Islands, on a bilateral arrangement. At the closing ceremony, participants showcased projects demonstrating their newly acquired technical skills. The host described the program as part of ongoing efforts to equip Pacific youth with practical capabilities while strengthening the people-to-people ties. The PICs diplomatic envoys sincerely acknowledged the host and organizers, and hope for more training programs can be done for young Pacific Islanders. Walter Daiwo a Solomon Islands scholar in China who is also part of the training camp, told the Solomon Star that the integrated study tour across Weifang and Liaocheng, together with lectures from Professor Jiang Qianqian and Mr Chen Yongjin, provided him with practical knowledge and new perspectives on addressing the challenges faced by Pacific island nations. He said visits to manufacturing parks, smart farms and new energy training facilities demonstrated how China has combined low-carbon industrial development with climate-smart agriculture. According to Walter, the experience showed that the "Weifang Practice" could provide practical lessons for Pacific countries, which face challenges including limited land, scarce freshwater resources, high fossil fuel costs and increasing climate-related disasters. He said Professor Jiang's agricultural framework provided potential solutions to food security challenges, while Mr Chen's presentation on energy transition highlighted possible pathways for Pacific nations to reduce their dependence on carbon-intensive diesel power. "Combined, these two sets of solutions create a holistic development model that PICs can gradually implement without overwhelming upfront investment," Walter said. As a young Pacific Islander directly affected by climate change, sea-level rise and crop losses, Walter said he was returning home with practical technologies and policy ideas that could be adapted to Solomon Islands. He said he hoped to advocate for stronger technical cooperation between Shandong's agricultural and new energy enterprises and Pacific governments. This could include the introduction of smart greenhouses, solar photovoltaic microgrids and low-carbon power technologies across Pacific island communities, he said. Walter also expressed his appreciation to the organisers, enterprise hosts, local technicians and the two lecturers for what he described as a "once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity." He said the China-Pacific cooperation explored during the programme could help strengthen long-term climate resilience, create sustainable livelihoods and build stronger friendship between China and vulnerable Pacific Island nations. Photo caption: The participating youths. Walter Daiwo
六名所罗门岛青年成功完成了2026年齐鲁青年培训营,该培训营于7月29日在中国山东省聊城市结束。 为期十天的密集课程汇聚了来自10个太平洋岛国的青年代表,他们目前在13所中国大学学习。 参与者进行了无人机操作、视频编辑、3D打印和传统手工艺等实用职业培训,同时还体验了文化活动和企业参观。 根据中国驻所罗门大使馆的消息,参与者在培训营的潍坊环节探索了尖端农业和绿色能源技术,参观了潍柴集团、国家农业综合改革试验区和智能农业运营等设施。 两场主题讲座讨论了将智能农业解决方案应用于太平洋岛国挑战以及向可再生能源系统转型。 聊城职业技术学院提供的额外课程让参与者了解了传统的中国养生实践,包括八段锦气功练习和草药香囊制作工作坊。 该培训营由中共山东省委外事办公室、中共聊城市委和聊城大学共同组织,在中国人民对外友好协会的指导下进行。通过中国-太平洋岛国气候变化合作中心主办,该项目反映了中国与所罗门群岛在教育和技能发展方面日益增长的合作伙伴关系。 在闭幕式上,参与者展示了他们新获得的技术技能的项目。主办方表示,该项目是持续努力的一部分,旨在为太平洋青年提供实用能力,同时加强人际关系。 太平洋岛国的外交使节真诚地感谢主办方和组织者,并希望能为年轻的太平洋岛民提供更多培训项目。 在中国的所罗门岛学者Walter Daiwo表示,跨潍坊和聊城的综合学习之旅,以及江倩倩教授和陈永金先生的讲座,为他提供了应对太平洋岛国面临挑战的实用知识和新视角。 他说,参观制造园区、智能农场和新能源培训设施展示了中国如何将低碳工业发展与气候智能农业相结合。 Walter表示,这次经历表明“潍坊实践”可以为面临土地有限、淡水资源稀缺、高化石燃料成本和气候相关灾害增加等挑战的太平洋国家提供实用经验。 他说,江教授的农业框架为粮食安全挑战提供了潜在解决方案,而陈先生关于能源转型的演讲则强调了太平洋国家减少对碳密集型柴油电力依赖的可能路径。 “结合这两组解决方案,形成了一个整体发展模式,太平洋岛国可以逐步实施,而不会造成过大的前期投资,”Walter说。 作为一个直接受到气候变化、海平面上升和作物损失影响的年轻太平洋岛民,Walter表示他带着可以适应所罗门群岛的实用技术和政策理念回家。 他说,他希望倡导山东的农业和新能源企业与太平洋政府之间加强技术合作。 这可能包括在太平洋岛屿社区引入智能温室、太阳能光伏微电网和低碳电力技术。 Walter还对组织者、企业主、当地技术人员和两位讲师表示感谢,称这次学习机会是“千载难逢的”。 他说,项目中探讨的中太合作可以帮助加强长期气候韧性,创造可持续生计,并建立中国与脆弱的太平洋岛国之间更紧密的友谊。 照片说明:参与的青年。
SI PARTICIPATES IN COMMONWEALTH YOUTH PARLIAMENT DEBATE By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara Solomon Islands is participating in the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) debate in Sydney, Australia, which will conclude on Friday 31 July. Thats according to a statement from the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. The Commonwealth Youth Parliament commenced on Sunday 26 July and has brought together young aspiring leaders from across the Commonwealth under the theme, “Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Representing Solomon Islands are Mr. Michael Samani and Ms. Annalise Fa'abasua, who are taking part in parliamentary debates, committee deliberations and other proceedings at the Parliament of New South Wales. According to the National Parliament, the programme is providing the Solomon Islands delegates with practical experience in parliamentary democracy, legislative processes and leadership, while allowing them to engage with emerging leaders from across the Commonwealth. Prior to their departure, Mr. Samani and Ms. Fa'abasua underwent a comprehensive mentoring programme coordinated by the National Parliament's Public Engagement and Communication Department through its Civic Education Unit. The programme included sessions facilitated by the Procedure Department, Committee Secretariat, Research Unit and ICT Department, equipping the delegates with the knowledge and skills required to effectively participate in the Commonwealth Youth Parliament. The Commonwealth Youth Parliament provides an important platform for young leaders to strengthen their understanding of parliamentary governance, public leadership and democratic institutions, while fostering professional networks among young people across the Commonwealth. The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has extended its best wishes to Mr. Samani and Ms. Fa'abasua as they represent the country in Sydney. It said it looks forward to the valuable knowledge and experience the delegates will bring home to further strengthen youth engagement and parliamentary democracy in Solomon Islands. //End////Photo supplied.
所罗门群岛参加英联邦青年议会辩论 作者:弗洛伊德·特里 JNR 所罗门星报,霍尼亚拉 所罗门群岛正在参加于澳大利亚悉尼举行的第13届英联邦青年议会(CYP)辩论,该辩论将于7月31日(星期五)结束。 根据所罗门群岛国家议会的声明,英联邦青年议会于7月26日(星期日)开始,汇聚了来自英联邦各地的年轻有志领导者,主题为“人工智能时代的民主”。 代表所罗门群岛的是迈克尔·萨马尼先生和安娜莉斯·法阿巴苏亚女士,他们参与了新南威尔士州议会的议会辩论、委员会审议和其他程序。 根据国家议会的说法,该项目为所罗门群岛的代表提供了在议会民主、立法程序和领导力方面的实践经验,同时让他们与来自英联邦的其他新兴领导者互动。 在出发前,萨马尼先生和法阿巴苏亚女士接受了由国家议会公共参与与传播部通过其公民教育单位协调的全面指导项目。 该项目包括由程序部、委员会秘书处、研究单位和信息与通信技术部主办的课程,使代表们掌握有效参与英联邦青年议会所需的知识和技能。 英联邦青年议会为年轻领导者提供了一个重要的平台,以加强他们对议会治理、公共领导和民主机构的理解,同时促进英联邦年轻人之间的专业网络。 所罗门群岛国家议会向萨马尼先生和法阿巴苏亚女士表示最良好的祝愿,祝愿他们在悉尼代表国家。 国家议会表示,期待代表们带回宝贵的知识和经验,以进一步加强所罗门群岛的青年参与和议会民主。 //结束// //照片提供。
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA Eighteen women in senior executive and management roles are wrapping up a four-day leadership training in Honiara this week, the eighth intake of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Programme. The programme which has today as its final day is run by Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI), a registered professional network in 2025 that has been supporting women in senior leadership and executive roles across the country. The programme was originally developed in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA), with support from the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI). The current cohort draws participants mostly from the private sector, state-owned enterprises and the public sector. Over the four days, participants covered areas like governance, financial and risk management, building their professional brand and listening to experienced leaders who shared insights from their own leadership journeys. Lead Facilitator Lilly Lomulo said the programme is about giving women executives the knowledge and confidence to become transformative leaders in their workplaces and communities. “It has been inspiring to witness our executives recognize their potential and embrace the value they bring to their workplaces and communities,” Ms Lomulo said. WELSI Vice President, Dinna Irofufuli, said the goal is for every participant to leave with practical tools they can apply immediately, along with greater confidence in their ability to lead and influence. “Leadership is not about waiting until you feel completely ready, because the truth is, many of us never do. It is about continuously building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to step forward when opportunities arise,” she said. Mrs Irofufuli said the program reflects WELSI’s investment in the capacity of women leaders, with the aim to build a stronger and more inclusive leadership landscape for the Solomon Islands. WELSI and its partner organisations say they hope to continue building a pool of business and professional women equipped to participate effectively in decision-making at higher organisational levels. The Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is designed for women in executive and senior management roles seeking to deepen their business knowledge, strengthen their networks, and build confidence in governance and professional branding. Photo credit: WELSI For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 本周,18名担任高级管理和管理职位的女性在霍尼亚拉结束为期四天的领导力培训,这是所罗门群岛高级女性领导力项目的第八期。 该项目今天是最后一天,由所罗门群岛女性高管领导力网络(WELSI)主办,该网络于2025年注册,旨在支持全国范围内的女性担任高级领导和执行职务。 该项目最初是与所罗门群岛工商会(SICCI)、所罗门群岛女性商业协会(SIWIBA)以及所罗门群岛会计师协会(ISIA)合作开发的,并得到了太平洋私营部门发展倡议(PSDI)的支持。 目前的参与者主要来自私营部门、国有企业和公共部门。 在四天的培训中,参与者涵盖了治理、财务和风险管理、建立个人品牌等领域,并聆听了经验丰富的领导者分享他们的领导旅程中的见解。 首席讲师莉莉·洛穆洛表示,该项目旨在为女性高管提供知识和信心,使她们能够成为工作场所和社区中的变革性领导者。 “看到我们的高管们认识到自己的潜力,并接受她们为工作场所和社区带来的价值,令人鼓舞,”洛穆洛女士说。 WELSI副总裁迪娜·伊罗夫富利表示,目标是让每位参与者都能带走可以立即应用的实用工具,以及对自己领导和影响能力的更大信心。 “领导力并不是等待你完全准备好,因为事实是,我们中的许多人从未完全准备好。它是关于不断建立知识、技能和信心,以便在机会出现时勇敢迈出一步,”她说。 伊罗夫富利女士表示,该项目反映了WELSI对女性领导者能力的投资,旨在为所罗门群岛建立一个更强大和更具包容性的领导格局。 WELSI及其合作伙伴组织表示,他们希望继续培养一批能够有效参与更高组织层面决策的商业和专业女性。 所罗门群岛高级女性领导力项目旨在为希望深化商业知识、加强网络并增强治理和专业品牌信心的女性高管和高级管理人员提供支持。 照片来源:WELSI 反馈请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
For two young men from the small Besi community in the Solomon Islands, a journey to China is more than an overseas trip. It is an opportunity to grow as leaders, gain new knowledge, and return home with fresh ideas that can help their communities. Mr Sonny Toramo and Mr Gad Baetolea, representatives of the Besi Youth Association, are taking part in the Seminar for Young Leaders of Friendly Organizations in Oceania , a two-week programme that brings together emerging leaders from across the Pacific region. The seminar is designed to strengthen leadership skills, encourage innovation, and build friendships among youth organisations throughout Oceania. Besi Youth Association Chair Abel Wanesuia believes the programme is an important investment in the future of young people. Sony Toramo – Besi Youth Coordinator. Photo credit @ David Oeta “The China Youth Leadership Seminar is more than a training programme; it is a platform for discovering and developing leaders with purpose,” Mr Wanesuia told SUNDAY ISLES . “Its main objective is to equip young people with vision, leadership skills, discipline, innovation and a global perspective so they can return home and become agents of positive change. Leadership is not about holding a title—it is about influencing people through character, purpose and service.” Mr Wanesuia said the opportunity became possible through the strong partnership between the Besi Youth Association and youth organisations in China, built on a shared commitment to developing young leaders. “Great partnerships are built on shared purpose. When two organisations are committed to developing people, opportunities naturally follow. This partnership is an investment in the potential of young leaders,” he said. He said the experience would give the two participants a chance to see the world from a different perspective and return with ideas that could benefit their communities. Gad Baetolea – Besi Youth Agriculture Chairman. Photo credit @ David Oeta “From the bush in Besi to China is another learning opportunity to gain exposure and expand vision. A leader who only knows his own environment is limited by it. This programme allows our youth to learn, grow and return home with ideas that can transform our communities,” Mr Wanesuia said. Looking ahead, he said the future of Solomon Islands depends on preparing young people with the right values and mindset. “The future of a nation depends on the quality of its leaders. When young people develop the right mindset, values and vision, they become leaders who create solutions rather than wait for them,” he said. For Mr Wanesuia, leadership is about giving back to others. “To me, this is not simply a privilege; it is a responsibility. Leadership is about serving others. Whatever I learn must be transferred to the next generation so that they, in turn, become leaders who positively transform Solomon Islands as a whole.” The Besi Youth Association has wished Mr Toramo and Mr Baetolea every success as they proudly represent both the association and Solomon Islands during the leadership seminar in China.
对于来自所罗门群岛小型贝西社区的两位年轻人来说,前往中国的旅程不仅仅是一次海外旅行。这是一个成长为领袖的机会,获得新知识,并带着能够帮助他们社区的新想法回家。 贝西青年协会的代表索尼·托拉莫(Mr Sonny Toramo)和加德·贝托利亚(Mr Gad Baetolea)正在参加“太平洋友好组织青年领袖研讨会”,这是一个为期两周的项目,汇聚了来自整个太平洋地区的新兴领袖。 该研讨会旨在加强领导技能,鼓励创新,并在整个大洋洲的青年组织之间建立友谊。 贝西青年协会主席阿贝尔·瓦内苏亚(Abel Wanesuia)认为,该项目是对年轻人未来的重要投资。 索尼·托拉莫——贝西青年协调员。照片来源 @ David Oeta “‘中国青年领导力研讨会’不仅仅是一个培训项目;它是一个发现和培养有目标的领导者的平台,”瓦内苏亚在《星期日岛屿报》(SUNDAY ISLES)中表示。 “其主要目标是使年轻人具备愿景、领导技能、纪律、创新和全球视野,以便他们能够回到家乡,成为积极变革的推动者。领导力不是关于拥有一个头衔——而是通过品格、目标和服务来影响他人。” 瓦内苏亚表示,这个机会得益于贝西青年协会与中国青年组织之间的强大伙伴关系,双方共同致力于培养年轻领袖。 “伟大的伙伴关系建立在共同的目标上。当两个组织致力于发展人才时,机会自然会随之而来。这种伙伴关系是对年轻领袖潜力的投资,”他说。 他表示,这次经历将使两位参与者有机会从不同的视角看世界,并带回可以惠及他们社区的想法。 加德·贝托利亚——贝西青年农业主席。照片来源 @ David Oeta “从贝西的丛林到中国是另一个学习机会,可以获得见识并拓展视野。一个只了解自己环境的领导者是受限的。这个项目让我们的青年能够学习、成长,并带着可以改变我们社区的想法回家,”瓦内苏亚说。 展望未来,他表示,所罗门群岛的未来取决于为年轻人准备正确的价值观和心态。 “一个国家的未来取决于其领导者的素质。当年轻人培养出正确的心态、价值观和愿景时,他们就会成为创造解决方案的领导者,而不是等待解决方案的出现,”他说。 对瓦内苏亚来说,领导力是回馈他人。 “对我来说,这不仅仅是一种特权;这是一种责任。领导力是为他人服务。无论我学到什么,都必须传递给下一代,以便他们反过来成为积极改变整个所罗门群岛的领导者。” 贝西青年协会祝愿托拉莫和贝托利亚在中国的领导力研讨会上顺利成功,骄傲地代表协会和所罗门群岛。
WELSI leadership program empowers Solomon Islands women executives with skills, networks and confidence to lead Wednesday 29 July, Honiara – The eighth delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is currently underway with the last two days scheduled for Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th in Honiara. The program was initially devised [...] The post Cohort 8 of WELSI’s women leadership program currently underway appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
WELSI领导力项目赋能所罗门群岛女性高管,提升她们的领导技能、网络和信心。7月29日,霍尼亚拉——所罗门群岛高级女性领导力项目第八期目前正在进行中,最后两天的课程安排在霍尼亚拉的7月29日和30日。该项目最初设想为... 该文章最初发布在 Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) 上。
The eighth delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Programme is underway in Honiara, with 18 senior... The post Women Executives Sharpen Leadership Skills appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
所罗门群岛高级女性领导力项目第八期正在霍尼亚拉进行,18名高级... 该文章最初发布于 In-depth Solomons。
Valapata Youth Hub receives a 15HP outboard motor to improve transport and support youth development activities Valapata, Vella la Vella Island, Western Province – The Valapata Youth Hub Center received a major boost to its operations following the official handover of a 15HP Outboard Motor (OBM) engine during a ceremony held at the Youth Hub [...] The post Youth Hub Center Receives Timely Support appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
瓦拉帕塔青年中心获得一台15HP的舷外发动机,以改善交通并支持青年发展活动。瓦拉帕塔,维拉拉维拉岛,西部省——瓦拉帕塔青年中心在青年中心举行的仪式上正式接收了一台15HP舷外发动机(OBM),这为其运营带来了重大提升。 这篇文章的首发来自Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
BY TONY IROGA The Kaloka Youth Association of Isabel province yesterday officially acknowledged the efforts of software engineering student Mr. Adrian Obadiah, whose dedication and commitment led to the development of the association’s new website. In an interview with Island Sun, Mr Obadiah shared his story about developing the website for the association. Mr. Obadiah, who hails from Isabel Province is currently in his final year of Software Engineering studies at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji. He said the project was driven by a desire to give back to his community rather than to make money. “This website came from the heart. “It’s one thing to build something for financial gain, but it’s another to build something without expecting payment because you genuinely want to contribute to your community,” he said. Mr. Obadiah said the inspiration behind the project came after the passing of his mother last year, when members of the Kaloka community united to support his family during their time of grief. “When my mum passed away, the people of Kaloka came together and supported us from the very first night. Their kindness touched my heart and made me realise I should also give back to my community. “As part of the community myself, this is my way of saying thank you,” he said. Developing the website was not without challenges. Mr. Obadiah said balancing his university studies, internship and the website project required strong time management and determination. “I was studying in Fiji, completing my internship and preparing for exams while building the website from scratch. Time management was my biggest challenge, but I stayed motivated because this project was special to me,” he said. Unlike many software projects that involve teams of developers, Mr. Obadiah completed the entire website on his own. “I developed everything from scratch right through to the production stage. It was a solo project, and I’m grateful I was able to complete it,” he said. He also acknowledged the support provided by the Kaloka Youth Association, particularly in helping to cover infrastructure costs such as web hosting, servers, domain registration and custom email services. “I didn’t charge the association for developing the website because this was my contribution to the community. The association supported me with the infrastructure needed to keep the website online, while I personally invested in the software tools and subscriptions used throughout the development” he said. Mr. Obadiah said the website will continue to be updated with information about the association’s activities, missions and vision as it works to create more opportunities for young people. He encourages Solomon Islands students studying overseas to return home and use their skills to serve their communities. “My message to students is to make the most of your education overseas and come back to give back to your communities. Don’t just come home and take a selfie—use what you’ve learned to make a difference,” he said. Mr. Obadiah also expressed gratitude to his family, friends, his partner and the Kaloka community for their encouragement throughout the project. “I would like to thank my family, loved ones, friends and my partner for standing by me through every challenge. Above all, I thank God for giving me the knowledge, wisdom and understanding to reach this point,” he said. Photo credit: Tony Iroga For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:托尼·伊罗加 所罗门岛伊莎贝尔省的卡洛卡青年协会昨日正式表彰了软件工程学生阿德里安·奥巴迪亚(Mr. Adrian Obadiah)的努力,他的奉献和承诺促成了该协会新网站的开发。 在接受《岛屿太阳》采访时,奥巴迪亚分享了他为协会开发网站的故事。 来自伊莎贝尔省的奥巴迪亚目前正在南太平洋大学(University of the South Pacific,USP)攻读软件工程专业的最后一年。 他说,这个项目是出于回馈社区的愿望,而不是为了赚钱。 “这个网站是发自内心的。 “为了经济利益而建造某样东西是一回事,但无偿建造某样东西,因为你真心想为社区做贡献又是另一回事,”他说。 奥巴迪亚表示,项目的灵感来源于去年他母亲去世后,卡洛卡社区的成员团结起来支持他的家庭度过悲痛时刻。 “当我妈妈去世时,卡洛卡的人们从第一晚就聚在一起支持我们。他们的善良感动了我,让我意识到我也应该回馈我的社区。 “作为社区的一员,这就是我表达感谢的方式,”他说。 开发网站并非没有挑战。奥巴迪亚表示,平衡大学学习、实习和网站项目需要强大的时间管理和决心。 “我在斐济学习,完成实习,同时准备考试,边从零开始构建网站。时间管理是我最大的挑战,但我保持了动力,因为这个项目对我来说特别重要,”他说。 与许多需要开发团队的软件项目不同,奥巴迪亚独自完成了整个网站。 “我从头开始开发所有内容,直到生产阶段。这是一个独立项目,我很感激我能够完成它,”他说。 他还感谢卡洛卡青年协会提供的支持,特别是在帮助支付基础设施费用方面,如网站托管、服务器、域名注册和定制电子邮件服务。 “我没有向协会收取开发网站的费用,因为这是我对社区的贡献。协会支持我提供保持网站在线所需的基础设施,而我个人投资了开发过程中使用的软件工具和订阅,”他说。 奥巴迪亚表示,网站将继续更新有关协会活动、使命和愿景的信息,以创造更多年轻人的机会。 他鼓励在海外学习的所罗门群岛学生回国,利用他们的技能服务于社区。 “我对学生的寄语是,充分利用你们在海外的教育,回国回馈社区。不要只是回家拍自拍——利用你们所学的知识来改变现状,”他说。 奥巴迪亚还对他的家人、朋友、伴侣和卡洛卡社区在整个项目中的鼓励表示感谢。 “我想感谢我的家人、爱人、朋友和伴侣在每一个挑战中支持我。最重要的是,我感谢上帝赐予我知识、智慧和理解,使我能够达到这一点,”他说。 照片来源:托尼·伊罗加 反馈请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Solomon Airlines is celebrating another significant milestone in its aviation history, with First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen becoming the airline’s first local female pilot to commence Airbus A320 line training. The milestone was marked this week when international services IE711 from Auckland to Port Vila and IE723 from Port Vila to Honiara were operated by Captain Claudia Walding and First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen,the airline’s only two female Airbus A320 pilots. The flights represent another proud achievement for Solomon Airlines as Lyndah begins her transition to the airline’s international jet operations alongside Captain Walding, Solomon Airlines’ first female Airbus A320 Captain. The achievement reflects Solomon Airlines’ ongoing commitment to developing local aviation talent and creating opportunities for women in aviation. Captain Claudia Walding joined Solomon Airlines in 2000 and made history in 2015 as the airline’s first female Airbus A320 Captain, paving the way for future generations of women pursuing careers in commercial aviation. First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen joined Solomon Airlines in 2009 and has consistently broken new ground throughout her career. In 2017, she and Captain Patricia Avosa became Solomon Airlines’ first all-local female flight crew, operating together aboard a De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter. In 2023, she became the airline’s first female Dash 8 Captain and now reaches another milestone as the first local female pilot to commence Airbus A320 line training. Solomon Airlines Airbus A320 at the Honiara International Airport. Photo credit: SIBC. Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Matthew Findley said Lyndah’s achievement reflects the airline’s continued investment in developing local aviation professionals. “Today marks another proud milestone for Solomon Airlines and the Solomon Islands. Captain Claudia Walding paved the way for women in aviation within our airline, and we are delighted to see First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen become the first local female pilot to commence Airbus A320 line training. Her achievement reflects dedication, professionalism and perseverance, and we hope it inspires more young Solomon Islanders, particularly young women, to pursue careers in aviation.” First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen said it was an honour to reach another milestone in her aviation career. “I am incredibly proud to take this next step in my career and grateful for the support and encouragement I have received throughout my journey. Flying alongside Captain Claudia Walding makes this milestone even more special, and I hope it inspires more young Solomon Islanders to believe that a career in aviation is within reach.” As Solomon Airlines continues connecting Solomon Islands with destinations across the Pacific, the airline remains committed to investing in local talent and building a diverse, highly skilled aviation workforce for the future. [end] Solomon Airlines statement The post Solomon Airlines celebrates milestone as first local female Pilot commences Airbus A320 line training first appeared on Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) .
所罗门航空正在庆祝其航空历史上的另一个重要里程碑,副驾驶Lyndah Tito Owen成为该航空公司首位开始空客A320航线培训的本地女性飞行员。 这一里程碑在本周得到体现,国际航班IE711从奥克兰飞往维拉港,以及IE723从维拉港飞往霍尼亚拉,由机长Claudia Walding和副驾驶Lyndah Tito Owen操作,她们是该航空公司唯一的两位女性空客A320飞行员。 这些航班代表了所罗门航空的又一项骄人成就,Lyndah开始与所罗门航空首位女性空客A320机长Walding一起,过渡到该航空公司的国际喷气机运营。 这一成就反映了所罗门航空在培养本地航空人才和为女性创造航空机会方面的持续承诺。 机长Claudia Walding于2000年加入所罗门航空,并在2015年成为该航空公司首位女性空客A320机长,为未来追求商业航空职业的女性铺平了道路。 副驾驶Lyndah Tito Owen于2009年加入所罗门航空,并在其职业生涯中不断开创新局。在2017年,她和机长Patricia Avosa成为所罗门航空首个全本地女性飞行机组,搭乘德哈维兰加拿大DHC-6双水獺飞机共同飞行。在2023年,她成为该航空公司首位女性Dash 8机长,现在又作为首位开始空客A320航线培训的本地女性飞行员达成另一个里程碑。 所罗门航空的空客A320停在霍尼亚拉国际机场。照片来源:SIBC。 所罗门航空首席执行官Matthew Findley表示,Lyndah的成就反映了该航空公司在培养本地航空专业人才方面的持续投资。 “今天标志着所罗门航空和所罗门群岛的又一个骄人里程碑。机长Claudia Walding为我们航空公司中的女性铺平了道路,我们很高兴看到副驾驶Lyndah Tito Owen成为首位开始空客A320航线培训的本地女性飞行员。她的成就反映了奉献、专业和毅力,我们希望这能激励更多年轻的所罗门群岛人,特别是年轻女性,追求航空事业。” 副驾驶Lyndah Tito Owen表示,能够在她的航空职业生涯中达到另一个里程碑是一种荣幸。 “我非常自豪能够在我的职业生涯中迈出这一步,并感谢我在整个旅程中所获得的支持和鼓励。与机长Claudia Walding一起飞行使这个里程碑更加特别,我希望这能激励更多年轻的所罗门群岛人相信,航空事业是触手可及的。” 随着所罗门航空继续连接所罗门群岛与太平洋各地的目的地,该航空公司仍然致力于投资本地人才,建设一个多元化、高技能的航空劳动力,以迎接未来。