CHURCHES must stand and speak for the rights of the voiceless in the community. And they should speak in a united voice on the atrocities conducted by Indonesian security forces on the people of West Papua. Pacific Conference of Churches General Secretary, Reverend Francois Pihaatae said the church had remained silent for too long…
PACIFIC communities must allow more opportunities for women to lead and play critical roles in development in all levels of society. Speaking ahead of the World Women’s Day of Prayer, Pacific Conference of Churches General Secretary Reverend Francois Pihaatae said women were not second class citizens. “We often hear that Pacific cultures confine…
THIS year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Inspiring Change”. And Australian High Commissioner, Andrew Byrne, has recognised the inspiring work of the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands Women’s Network with a major award. The annual Australian High Commissioner’s International Women’s Day Award recognises inspirational and pioneering Solomon Islands women who show leadership, innovation and courage,…
ACROSS the Pacific UN Women is joining International Women’s Day celebrations to acknowledge progress made for women’s rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality in the region. Yet, despite these gains, it is important to acknowledge that progress towards achieving gender equality has been slow, uneven, and in some cases women and girls face new and…
A ONCE shy young Honiara woman has found the courage to talk about gender violence through the EU funded Stages of Change Theatre Company. The theatre company has given Honiara City Council Women’s Division volunteer, June Bofafta, the confidence to openly talk about gender violence and how it impacts people’s lives. Honiara City Council Head…
AFL Papua New Guinea hopes to get at least 10,000 school-aged children, in Port Moresby, playing Aussie Rules. Twelve schools will be visited by the AFL PNG’s development officers Cornelius Papau this term and another 30 schools will have undergone the Niukick programme by December. Niukick is a junior development programme, derived from the AFL…
The schedule for next season’s IRB Sevens World Series has been announced for the 2014-2015 HSBC Sevens World Series, which will have added significance as the top four-ranked nations will qualify from it directly for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. The series will visit the same nine countries as this season’s tour and…
THE Malaita Football Association’s Eddie Omokirio has called on all Malaita Football Affiliates and football coaches in Malaita to attend planned training courses. Omokirio said the invitation goes to all including intending football coaches and beginners. “There is an opportunity to attend planned FIFA Football Courses that will be conducted by SIFF as of April…
The proposed HFA administration and coaches training is now confirmed to be held next week from the 11th to 13th of this month at the SIFF Academy conference room. The Honiara Football Association congress met on March 6 this week to hold its ordinary AGM. In that meeting, club representatives have agreed to hold the…
The Honiara Football Association (HFA) executive had successfully convened an Annual General meeting of its club on March 6, 2014 at the SIFF Academy conference room. In his address to the HFA congress, the President William Lai spoke highly of the commitment of his executive to meet the high expectation from the Honiara football clubs…