The Solomon Islands National Council of Women together with YWCA, Women for Peace, and the Mothers of SAGHALU Ward in North West Guadalcanal condemn the instigation and escalation of violence and rampage that occurred in Honiara City in the last two days.
Commissioner of Police Mostyn Mangau appeals to mini fuel depot owners to consider safety as a paramount responsibility. The Police Commissioner issued this statement after a mini fuel depot owner lost her life as a result of severe burns on her body.
Solomon Islanders have been challenged to make a commitment to end discrimination and violence against women. Minister of Women’s children and Family affairs, Hon. Freda Rotutafi made the call during the celebrations of international women’s day, today. Mrs.
Despite, the United Nation’s progress on implementing Sustainable Development Goal 6, which strives to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, billions around the globe still lack safe water, sanitation and hand-washing facilities.
The Solomon Islands has celebrated International Women’s Day today. Janet Oge, Chairlady and Head of Honiara City Council Women Department, during the occasion said women deserve to be recognized for their hard work and must be upheld and valued as equal members.
Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu finally welcomed home this afternoon, at Henderson International Airport. Miss Habu, as the first runner up in the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Show held in Port Moresby last week, acknowledged the overwhelming support rendered by her country.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Legal affairs, Mrs. Ethel Sigimanu was awarded the “2019 Women of Courage” award last night at the Heritage Park Hotel. Established in 2007, Mrs. Sigimanu was the 12th Awardee of the US Government prestigious women’s award.
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF, Matthew Varley calls on all men in Solomon Islands to join the campaign to end violence against women and girls, and make a commitment not to tolerate it in the communities.
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands Women’s Network has successfully launched its book today. Titled ‘Her Story’, the book highlights the successes and challenges women who work in the country’s correctional service face.
The Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Women’s Network is conducting a three day conference this week in Honiara. A statement by the CSSI Media said the conference runs from October 22nd to 24th.
Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency Honourable Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada has been sworn in as the new Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs. Mrs Tanangada was sworn in at the Government House by the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui this afternoon.
Society needs women in decision-making, says the visiting former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Ms Clark who is the fifth longest serving and first female Prime Minister of New Zealand is in Honiara on a four-day visit.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Elizabeth Clark has arrived in the country ahead of Wednesday’s launch of the ‘National Youth Policy’. Ms Clark will launch the policy in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs in partnership with the United Nations…
Western Province has yesterday launched its first Women’s Empowerment and Transformation Policy for Development. It is a blueprint for the strategies, projects and programmes the province can use to address needs and obstacles that prevent women from developing their talents and fully participate…
A member of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force was a recipient of the Solomon Islands Meritorious Medal during the official 40th anniversary of independence celebrations in Honiara last Friday.
Day after day they sit under their colored umbrellas with their little tables from morning until late in the evening, serving hungry students, drivers and pedestrians. While they are a common sight to passersby, for some of these women life is a real struggle.
People across the country celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday and embodied this year’s theme of pressing for progress to achieve gender equality.
Wendy Melenamu The Kolombangara Forestry Products Limited prides itself on providing equal employment for both men and women. Meet some of the women working there now. Wendy Melenamu is KFPL’s Research officer.
Although it wasn’t her first career choice, Rebecca Smiley has spent more than 14 years working in the country’s tourism industry — and she loves it. Mrs Smiley, 40, is from Choiseul Province and the Shortland Islands in Western Province, and she started working at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara…
A collaborative effort to end violence against women and girls is underway as campaigners from Solomon Islands and countries across the world participate in the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
