THE Diocese of Malaita along with the Community of the Sisters of the Church (CSC) is opening up a Care and Counseling Center for victims of domestic violence and child sexual abuse in Auki soon. Apparently this is the first…
Dear Editor, IT was mentioned in the Island Sun newspaper last week that outstanding issues of the ethnic tension will soon be addressed. The particular article that I read said the Director of Peace and Reconciliation, under the MNURP, Mr.…
THE Marketing and Exports Promotion Division (M&EPD) of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Immigration and Labour was established as early as 2008 and its vision is to be in a position to effectively render market information, advice, coordination and support…
THE UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign, managed by UN Women, has proclaimed every 25th of the month as “Orange Day” – a day to take action to raise awareness and prevent violence against women and girls.…
UN WOMEN FROM 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE MAKIRA Ulawa province’s Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Peter Sitai has appealed to the people to support each other in the fight against violence. As guest of honour, he made the call whilst speaking at the opening…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO AN official float parade to begin the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls will be held today. The float will begin at Henderson and will end at the White River playing…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE STUDENTS, church groups and ministerial groups within the Westside of central Bauro constituency in Makira province have kicked off their 16 days’ activism on Nov 25th. This campaign also falls in line with the international 16-day…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO A ‘break the silence’ Church Service was held on Sunday to begin the 16 days of activism against women and girls. The Church Service was held at the All Saints Anglican Church in Honiara. Rev Nigel…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE traffic congestion experienced in the city is still of concern to Honiara residents. A concerned citizen is questioning if Honiara City Council (HCC) law enforcement officers and traffic police are doing their job. Galorick Irota,…
