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Media
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATED TODAY
Journalists around the world are remembered today, as they celebrate the World Press Freedom Day which falls annually on May 3rd. This year’s theme is “Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality and Safety in the Digital Age.” May 3rd was proclaimed World Press Freedom Day by…
3 May 2015
Communities
OVERALL AIM OF WORLD TB DAY 2015 IS AWARENESS: NOEL ITOGO
Solomon Islands National TB Coordinator, Noel Itogo says the overall aim of the World TB Day 2015 Campaign Day is to raise awareness to the Public. Mr Itogo was presenting his speech to mark the World TB Day 2015 today. He says today is a day to raise public awareness about TB. “The overall aim
24 Mar 2015
Government
INVEST IN OUR WOMEN & GIRLS, INVEST IN OUR FUTURE: JIMSON TANA
The Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Jimson Tanangada has said investing in women and girls is indeed investing in our future. The Member of Parliament for Gizo, Kolombangara made the remarks during the International Women’s Day celebrations yesterday.
11 Mar 2015
Gender
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE MAJOR CONCERN FOR SOLOMONS: JIMSON
Violence against women and girls continue to be a major concern for Solomon Islands and a lot remains to be done about it says the Minister for Women, Youth Children and Family Affairs, Jimson Tanangada today at the official celebration of International Women’s Day.
10 Mar 2015
Organisations
WOMEN TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TOMORROW
Women in Honiara will commemorate International Women’s Day tomorrow. The day begins with a parade from the Honiara City Council to Art Gallery where activities will take place.
10 Mar 2015
Education
APPRECIATE EDUCATION AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES: WOMEN TOLD
“Appreciate your education and shared responsibilities” – this was one of the messages Rose Isukana of the Pacific Leadership Program left at the International Women’s Day Breakfast in Honiara this week. Ms.
7 Mar 2015
Australia
FINANCIAL INCLUSION TASKFORCE AWARDED FOR EMPOWERING WOMEN
The National Financial Inclusion Taskforce has won this year’s Australian High Commission’s International Women’s Day Award. The Award recognises inspirational and pioneering women, men and groups who’s achievements have contributed to the empowerment of women in Solomon Islands.
6 Mar 2015
Government
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TO BE CELEBRATED NEXT TUESDAY
The Government, NGOs and development partners will commemorate the International Women’s Day next week. The International Women’s Day has been used as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
4 Mar 2015
Gender
NEED REMAINS IN ADDRESSING GENDER EQUALITY BARRIERS
There is a continuing need for everyone to work together to address barriers to gender equality. Alicia Kenilorea of the UN Women Solomon Islands Office made the statement today in relation to the 2015 theme for International Women’s Day.
3 Mar 2015
Media
U.N.E.S.C.O CALLED FOR GREATER INCLUSION OF YOUTH IN MEDIA
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…
13 Feb 2015
Healthcare
W.H.O REAFFIRMED COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH LEPROSY
Today is World Leprosy Day and the World Health Organisation (WHO) is reflecting on the progress made and reaffirms its commitment to supporting patients with leprosy in Solomon Islands. Leprosy is, by definition, eliminated in Solomon Islands.
25 Jan 2015
Human Rights
MINISTRY OF WOMEN & PARTNERS MARKS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
The Ministry of Women and its partners commemorates International Human Rights Day with the presentation of awards at the Iron Bottom Sound Hotel Wednesday this week. The day also marks the final event of the 16 Days of Activism which was launched last month.
12 Dec 2014
NGOs
DONORS & PARTNERS CALLED ON TO SUPPORT DISABILITY WITH TRAINING
The President of a non-government organisation that focuses on rights of people with disabilities has called on donor partners and the private sector to provide training on technology for people with special needs.
3 Dec 2014
Organisations
P.W.D.S.I TO COMMEMORATE DISABILITY DAY TOMORROW
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.
2 Dec 2014
Agriculture
WESTERN HAS HUGE AGRICULTURE POTENTIAL: PS SAELEA
The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Jimmy Saelea says the potential for agriculture in the Western Province is huge. Mr Saelea made the statement in his address at the Mini Agriculture and World Food Day celebrations in Munda, last Thursday.
20 Oct 2014
Agriculture
FAMILY FARMING REMAINS IMPORTANT DESPITE EXTERNAL THREATS
Family farming will continue to be important, regardless of external threats, says the Chair of this year’s World Food Day National Committee. Michael Ho’ota made the statement this morning during celebrations to mark World Food Day in Honiara today.
17 Oct 2014
Honiara City
UN WOMEN SOLOMON ISLANDS CELEBRATES RURAL WOMEN DAY
The UN Women Solomon Islands in collaboration with the Honiara Central Market Vendor Association today celebrated the International Day of Rural Women in Honiara.
16 Oct 2014
Healthcare
SOLOMON ISLANDS CELEBRATES WORLD HANDWASHING DAY
Today is World Handwashing Day and Solomon Islands has joined millions of people around the world to commemorate the day. Each year 200 million people around the world in over 100 countries celebrate the Global Handwashing Day event.
16 Oct 2014
Agriculture
SAELEA CALLS FOR GREATER NATIONAL ATTENTION TO FAMILY FARMING
Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock has called for greater national attention to family farming, saying failing to address this results in a dependency syndrome. Jimmy Saelea made the statement this morning at the officially launch of the first ever Agriculture week in Honiara.
15 Oct 2014
Agriculture
AGRICULTURE MINISTRY HOSTS FIRST EVER AGRICULTURE SHOW
A first ever week-long event on Agriculture will be held in the capital, beginning tomorrow. World Food Day will also be celebrated during the Agriculture Week.
13 Oct 2014