BY CHRIS ALEX
THE President of the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI), Ofani Eremae, has extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Australian High Commission in Honiara for the opportunity provided to three prominent media leaders from the Solomon Islands.
Following a recent two-week Advanced General Manager (AGSM) training program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia, Robert Iroga, owner/publisher of Solomon Business Magazine (SBM) and senior journalist; Georgina Kekea, owner/publisher of Tavuli News; and Lynda Rose Wate Seni, publisher and owner of Sunday Isles, received their certificates.
The initiative, supported by the Australian Government, aimed to enhance the professional capacity of media leaders in the region.
“Thank you very much for sharing this latest initiative with the Media Association of Solomon Islands, media owners, news leaders, and participants of the program,” Eremae said.
He acknowledged the invaluable experience gained by the participants, emphasizing that such opportunities contribute to the professional growth of Solomon Islands journalists while fostering stronger media ties between the two nations.
“At the outset, let me express MASI’s heartfelt gratitude to the Australian Government and your team at the High Commission in Honiara for providing our members with the opportunity to visit your great country,” he added.
Eremae expressed optimism about future collaborations, stating,
“I believe such visits will go a long way in enhancing the professional development of participating journalists while also strengthening our media partnership. And I do hope that this is just the first of many more trips to come in the future.”
“The successful completion of the training marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to improve media leadership and professional standards within the Solomon Islands’ media industry”.
