The Director of Public Prosecutions warns the new Penal Code Amendment Sexual Offences Bill 2016 will ensure Justice be resounded on offenders if they commit sexual violence on their legal spouses or partners. This was one of the clauses the Sexual Offence Bill 2016 seeks to amend.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) is calling on the National government to carry out a new study on gender-based violence in the country. President of the Council Ms.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has added its voice to the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence. The Council is supporting the campaign through a number of ways, including banners, graffiti art, white and orange ribbons tied to council vehicles and councilors pledging their…
Journalists from the mainstream media, student journalists from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and members of Vois Blong Mere Solomons have successfully completed a two days workshop on “Reporting on Gender-based Violence” in Honiara.
Preparations for the Sixteen Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence is progressing well. According to Vois Blo Mere program on the National Broadcaster, the event will begin on the 25th of this month to December 10th.
More than 30 women of the Yandina Anglican Parish have successfully completed their tour to West Bugotu District in Isabel Province over the weekend. The tour aims to strengthen women’s responsibilities and community participation. SIBC News stringer for Central Islands Province Tome Kiki reports.
The National Council of Women (NCW) has described as “horrifying and disturbing”, reports revealing the reality of sexual violence being suffered by women and young girls in the Solomon Islands.
The Women in Leadership Desk Officer of the National Council of Women, says he is disappointment with the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government’s decision to reshuffle the only female Member of Parliament to the Ministry of Women, Youth Children and Family Affairs.
A local business owner in the country has said the Government should empower the economic status of women to move them forward. Speaking to SIBC News in a recent interview, Ruth Maetala said if the government is not serious about improving the economic status of women in the country, they cannot…
The Women’s Rugby Sevens competition has started over the weekend. The competition kicked off with one match between the Royal Blues and Henderson Hammer Heads, won by the Royal Blues with a 24 points to seven. Tandai Stormers will take on Westside Tigers at 4:30 pm tomorrow.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Community Policing Department will launch its Orange Day Campaign program next week. The Program aims to celebrate the International Day to Eliminate Violence against women and girls.
The Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament kicks of tomorrow at the Panativa Oval, East Honiara. A statement from Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) said so far four teams have confirmed their participation.
Women in Bita’ama, North Malaita have met today to discuss issues related to women’s projects from the national government. The meeting is to allow discussions between women on possible projects for women in the area.
A four-days business workshop has ended in Honiara today. Facilitated by visiting United States Entrepreneurship expert SamiraCook-Gaines, the workshop attracts women who are interested in going into business and business owners.
About 5,000 Catholic Women from 12 parishes of the Auki Diocese are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Catholic Women at Rohinari in East Are’are, Malaita province. Celebrated annually, the theme of this year’s celebration is “My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord”.
The Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament will kick off next Thursday. The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirmed in a media statement this week. It says registrations are now open for interested teams and clubs to participate in the two-weeks tournament.
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirms the Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament will kick off Thursday next week. A statement from the federation says registration is now open for interested teams and clubs to participate in the two weeks tournament.
Over 600 Catholic Women will be gathering for a week-long program at the Tangarare Catholic Mission Station in West Guadalcanal today. Catholic Women’s Coordinator for Honiara Arch Diocese, Hilda Thutea told SIBC News the bi-annual gathering is an important event for Catholic Women.
The National Under 16 Girl’s Championship has started in Honiara for the first time. The championship has attracted 11 girl’s teams from Honiara, CentralIslands, Guadalcanal and Malaita provinces.
The grand final of the 2015 Women’s rugby competition will be today at the Panatina Oval. The 3rd and 4th position match will be between the Henderson Hammerheads and Tandai Stormers, followed by the grand final between giants, Royal Blues and Westside Tigers.
