WOMEN from various institutions and organizations that comprise and contribute towards the justice system in the country had for the first time gathered together to mark International Women’s Day, Thursday. The ‘Women in Law’ breakfast event was held yesterday morning at the Heritage Park Hotel. Guest speaker at the event, our first female local Judge,…
WOMEN leaders must take up a leading role in addressing issues affecting women in this country by working with their male counterparts. Madam Emmy Sogavare made the remarks during the International Women’s Day celebrations on Monday. She said there is a big gap between the understanding level of rural women and urban women about issues…
GIZO Market Vendors Association (GMVA) along with women from the surrounding islands of Western Province celebrated the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) on Monday. The event was colorfully commemorated at the Gizo main market seafront. Chairman of Gizo Market Steering Committee, Minister for Women, Youth and Sport, Council of Women and Women leaders, Plastic Wise…
We need women’s representation that reflects all women and girls in all their diversity and abilities, and across all cultural, social, economic, and political situations. Minister for Ministry of Women Youth Children and Family Affairs Freda Rotutafi Rangirei made this profound statement when she delivered her official speech to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021…
Woman Police Constable (WPC) Janice Wales, 32 years old, from Langa Langa Lagoon, Malaita is a brave woman. She sees criticism leveled at officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as a challenge. “Accept criticism. Accept any criticism and see it as a challenge. Our oath as police officers is to serve our people…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Honiara Urban City Agriculture office (HUC) has supported Feraladoa St. Peter Mother’s Union group of Tuvaruhu Parish in Honiara with essential farming tools and vegetable seeds. A statement issued by MAL Media Unit said, the support was made possible through funding support under MAL livelihood and…
WITH the growing number of cases involving rape and abuse against girls in the country, some parents and guardians are calling for the need for girls camps to become a regular program, especially in the Western Province. Sharing her concern Ms. Delrine Samu said having a daughter of her own it is comforting to know…
MADALI Women in Ward 18, North Rendova, Western Province will longer use dugout canoe and paddle to Munda market to sell their garden produce. This was made possible after the Ward 19 Development Committee (WDC) through a grant under the Western Provincial Government was able to purchase a 15 hp outboard motor (OBM) for them.…
Honiara Central Market Vendors Association (HCMVA) held their first-ever Christmas party on Sunday 13 December at the Ginger beach. The Christmas party was hosted and organized by Madam Emmy Sogavare. Honiara Central Market Vendors Association comprises market vendors in Honiara and Guadalcanal province with a total membership of around 200. Speaking during the event, Madam…
MORE than 60 church representatives in Honiara have attended a two days workshop on 16 Days Activism on gender cased-violence this week. The workshop was jointly facilitated by Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) and Solomon Islands full Gospel Association (SIFGA) women’s leaders. It was held on Monday and Tuesday this week at St. Barnabas Cathedral…