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Acting PM calls for increased partnership with NGOs

Acting Prime Minister, Bradley Tovosia has called for increased alignment and partnership between the National Government and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs).

7 Oct 2024

Australia
OXFAM FUNDED EFFORTS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Oxfam with support from the Australian Aid Program has recently awarded over SBD$2.5,000,000.00 grant to address family violence in Malaita and Temotu provinces. The grant is sourced through the Safe Families Fund small grants program.
14 Jan 2017
Aid
SAVE THE CHILDREN SOLOMONS FUNDS SANITATION FOR AFUFU
Save the Children Solomon Islands is funding a sanitation building project for Afufu Community High School in Malaita province. School Board Chair Timothy Talui says proper water and sanitation is among top priorities for Afufu school this year.
9 Oct 2015
Education
RECENT WORLD VISION LITERACY TRAINING A SUCCESS
World Vision has recently completed its grassroots literacy training workshop in Honiara successfully. A statement from the non-government organisation said the training was part of its vision to encourage and empower youths to participate and contribute to enhancing development in their…
12 Aug 2015
Abuses
REPORT ON CHILD TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
Save the Children Solomon Islands has officially launched its research on Child Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Solomon Islands today.
11 Aug 2015
Healthcare
REGIONAL HEALTH FORUM UNDERWAY IN HONIARA
A week-long regional Health Forum is underway in Honiara. Conducted by the World Vision at the Mendana Hotel, the Forum brings together participants from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands.
11 Aug 2015
Climate Change
WORLD VISION TO LAUNCH CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTARY
The World Vision will launch a Climate Change documentary featuring stories of the people of Solomon Islands tomorrow in Honiara. The documentary includes stories from people in Makira Ulawa and Guadalcanal provinces and Ontong Java and shows World Vision’s collaboration with community members, the…
13 Jul 2015
Regional
P.I.A.N.G.O SUPPORTS REVIEW OF POLITICAL PARTIES LAW
The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisation (PIANGO) has thrown its support behind the Government’s initiative to review the Political Parties Integrity Act. PIANGO Board Member Keu Mataroa made the statement in an interview with SIBC News today.
18 Jun 2015
Development
D.S.E’s OPEN DAY IN HONIARA TOMORROW
An NGO open day, organised by its umbrella organisation, the Development Service Exchange, will begin in Honiara tomorrow. Called the “DSE Civil Society Open Day” the event wants to educate the public on the roles of Non-Government Organizations in Solomon Islands.
25 May 2015
Disaster
WORLD VISION CONTINUE SUPPORT A YEAR ON AFTER APRIL FLOODS
One year after the April flash floods in Honiara and the Guadalcanal plains, which left 22 people dead and some 9,000 homeless and without gardens and livelihoods, World Vision continues to assist people in the most affected communities.
8 Apr 2015
Healthcare
AID POSTS & HEALTH CLINICS LACK ESSENTIAL TOOLS: WORLD VISION
Nurse aid posts and rural health clinics in Solomon Islands lack essential equipment and medicine to save lives of mothers and their children. Country Director of World Vision in Solomon Islands Janes Ginting made the statement today ahead of tomorrow’s World Health Day.
6 Apr 2015
Disaster
N.G.O ASSISTED DISASTER VICTIMS IN TEMOTU
A local Non-Government Organisation (NGO) OceansWatch Solomon Islands is assisting victims of cyclone Pam in Temotu Province with disaster relief efforts. OceansWatch today says this effort supplements government relief assistance to disaster-stricken areas.
6 Apr 2015
Business
S.I.C.C.I TO ELECT BOARD MEMBERS 26th THIS MARCH
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) will elect its board of management on the 26th of this month in Honiara A statement from Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the election will coincide with SICCI’s Annual General Meeting.
15 Mar 2015
Corruption
THERE’S HOPE TO ERADICATE CORRUPTION: RUTH LILOQULA
The Chair of Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) Ruth Liloqula believes there is hope for Solomon Islands to eventually eradicate corruption. Speaking at the official opening of an anti-corruption workshop for civil society organizations in the country today, Ms.
10 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
Communities
NGOs CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FLOOD-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
Donor NGOs in the country continue to assist victims of last year’s flash flood in North Guadalcanal. The NGOs involved in the initiative include World Vision, Oxfam, UNICEF and Save the Children. The assistance is part of livelihood rehabilitation project for the victims.
4 Mar 2015
Organisations
S.I.N.C.W ENDED TWO DAY CONSULTATION ON FIVE YEAR STRATEGY
The National Council of Women and representatives from Provincial Council of Women across the country have today ended their two days consultation on a five years strategic plan.
3 Feb 2015
Forestry
T.S.I SAYS BODO’S APPOINTMENT POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The appointment of Honourable Bodo Dettke to head the Ministry of Forestry and Research attracts potential conflict of interest. Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) made the statement after Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and his Democratic for Change Government defended Hon.
20 Dec 2014
Fisheries
LIFTING OF BECHE-DE-MER BAN CONCERNS NGO
A non-Government Organisation ‘OceansWatch Solomon Islands’ working in some parts of Temotu Province is concerned about the lifting of the beche-de-mer ban by the government.
20 Dec 2014
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