Two women including a Solomon Islander, have been charged with submitting misleading investment. Lanyu Chen and Jennifer Sifonia appeared in Court last Friday; each facing one count each of the charges.
Concerned citizens group, the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has agreed to establish an initiative entitled “FSII Men Against Rape”. A statement from FSII said this is an initiative aimed at educating men and boys about rape.
A Climate Change youth advocator has recently returned to the country after attending the 59th Commission on the Status of women in New York, United States early this month.
A Rugby tournament for the feminine gender will be staged next month. The tournament will be hosted by the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation in collaboration with the Solomon Islands National University Campus Life Department.
A Medical team from Australia is currently carrying out surgical operations for women at the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. SIBC’s Fredrick Kusu, who is touring Malaita Province reports the team will conduct operations on women patients admitted to the Hospital for complications relating to…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has established Referral SafeNet, a formal referral system to help victims of gender-based violence and violence against women in the country.
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.
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Solomon Islands will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in two weeks time. The association today quoted General Secretary Jenta Manu as saying this year’s AGM will be special for the organisation as it will be launching its new 10 year Strategic…
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.
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.
The Young Women’s Parliamentary Group has presented its 2015 annual program to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today. The Group presented the program and it’s new executive members during a courtesy call to the Prime Minister’s office.
“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.
Four Solomon Islands women have graduated from the Peacebuilding and Leadership Program of the US-based Memonite Eastern University. Veronica Maebiru, Joycelyn Manakako, Rose Wate and Georgia Clarinda Molia undertook studies at the University over the past two years and graduated at an in-country…
The Australian High Commission to Solomon Islands His Excellency Andrew Bryne says women’s economic empowerment is one of the great opportunities for human advancement in the 21st century.
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.
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.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has called on the female who left her foetus baby at the Burns Creek area to seek assistance. In a statement yesterday, the Secretariat said this was an act of a desperate mother who did not know what to do, or was uncertain of the reaction by
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has over the weekend completed a one-day bilateral talk with his Solomon Islands counterpart. Her Excellency Retno Marsudi arrive on Saturday morning and met with Foreign Minister Milner Tozaka in a closed-door meeting. Ms.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government says it will establish and develop community programmes that address the needs of women, youth and children.
The Australian High Commissioner has encouraged women business owners and women thinking of starting a business to join the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA).
