GIRLS continue to face challenge in accessing quality education and it is important for both the national government and provincial governments to invest in their education. The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 24 (North Vangunu), Calrick Runimetu expressed this sentiment at the celebration of the International Children’s Day in Gizo on Monday 11…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara is hosting the 2024 Biennial Spiritual Retreat for priests from the three dioceses of Solomon Islands—Gizo, Auki, and Honiara. Held at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary (HNMS) in East Honiara, Guadalcanal, this year’s retreat carries the theme: “Sainthood, Sanctity, and What Makes Us Holy?” The retreat began on Sunday,…
Australian Government, FIBA Oceania announce new partnership through support high-performance basketball THE Australian Government and FIBA Oceania will partner through PacificAus Sports to support high-performance basketball in the Pacific. The three-year partnership will focus on women’s basketball in the region, including enhanced pathways for coaches, officials and administrators. This initiative underscores FIBA’s strategic priority to…
Seif Ples has developed a comprehensive database designed to improve the management of data related to calls received by the SAFENET Helpline. This initiative aims to enhance the tracking of service reach across various regions and analyze the outcomes of the support provided, particularly in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection referral pathways. With…
Eight female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently travelled to Australia for the Australasian Council of Women (ACWAP) Professional Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards recently. ACWAP is a member-based organisation supporting women across Australia, New Zealand, and the Central Indo-Pacific region. The ACWAP seminar is an annual event where…
WESTERN Province (WP) is still without a Provincial Child Desk Officer following the resignation of the position-holder early this year. This impacted work on addressing children’s affairs in the province. This was highlighted by the Western Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena at the International Children’s Day celebration in the Provincial Capital last week on Monday. Mr…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele and Madam Joycelyn Manele have graced the Bethesda Disability Training and Support Centre graduation ceremony this week with their presence. The graduation was held at Bethesda’s Henderson Training Centre, east of Honiara. Operated under the South Sea’s Evangelical Church (SSEC), Bethesda Disability Training Centre specialises in providing high quality inclusive…
A 25-year-old male suspect was arrested on Wednesday 6 November 2024 for raping a 14-year-old girl at a logging camp in North West Choiseul. Taro Police carried out the arrest. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said, it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim on different occasions in different locations. Commissioner Mangau said, “this rape…
Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Ms Stephanie Copus Campbell AM attended the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association 20th Anniversary breakfast. Ambassador announced Australia’s AUD 200,000 grant (approximately SBD 1 million) provided under the Australian High Commission’s Civil Society Strengthening Program. The grant will help establish better governance, financial management, and long-term sustainability of the…
International Children’s Day should be a day to remind everyone about the importance of shaping and investing in the future of the children. That’s according to Liliati Pitakaji Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator who represented the Western Province Education Office. She was speaking at the day-long international childrens day celebration in Gizo on Monday. The…