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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:21 AM
Royal Solomon Islands Police Officer, Detective Inspector Florence Taro, was awarded the RAMSI Special Coordinator's Award for Women, recognising her contribution to improving the status of women both within and outside the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson, presented the award to Inspector Taro at today's RAMSI Women's Breakfast attended by more than 200 women, as part of International Women's Day celebrations in Solomon Islands. In presenting the award, Mr Wilson said that Detective Inspector Taro was a shining example of the dedication and commitment of women in Solomon Islands. "In her disciplined and dedicated approach to all aspects of her life, Florence has been a great role model, but she has also done much in her own professional area to bring about real changes that have...
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Economy
Topic: RAMSI
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:14 AM
Nine victims from the tensions in Solomon Islands testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, during the first day of public hearings.
The tragic and disturbing stories told by the nine victims gave an insight into the types of abuses many Solomon Islanders experienced between 1998 and 2003. Among the crimes committed were murder, brutal violence and looting. Hundreds of families had to flee from their homes. Many giving testimony expressed relief at finally being able to tell their stories publicly. "This is healing me a lot," Edith Padavisu said after testifying on the brutal assault on her husband in Guadalcanal in April 1999. Ms. Padavisu's husband was attacked by militants with bush knives, spears...
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Economy
Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:57 AM
BY ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK: NEWS RELEASE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have pledged to continue working closely together and jointly mobilize their resources to promote sustainable growth, fight poverty, and protect the environment in the Asia and Pacific region.
Providing stronger assistance for development projects through cofinancing and stronger linkages with the private sector will be among the key thrusts of the ADB-AFD Partnership Framework Agreement for 2010 - 2016, alongside with new research and knowledge-based activities. ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda and AFD Chief Executive Officer Jean-Michel Severino today signed the partnership framework agreement at a high-level retreat involving ADB and AFD senior officials at ADB headquarters in Manila. The new agreement builds on the previous memorandum of understanding...
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Regional
Topic: Asian Development Bank
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:19 PM
BY PACIFC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT
Press Release - 8th March 2010 - Women in the Pacific continue to face adverse challenges despite national and regional commitments to addressing gender inequality.
In a statement marking International Women's Day today, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade says: "International Women's Day this year marks a critical time for women's rights and gender equality in the Pacific region. " The theme for 2010 'Equal rights, Equal opportunities: Progress for all' also marks the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action an international gender commitment which all our Pacific Island Forum countries are party to. "The Pacific continues to lag behind the rest of the world in terms of...
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Regional
Topic: women
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:33 AM
The Ambassador of the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan, HE George Chan had formally released the first payment of SB$10 million for the '2010 Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF)' covering 50 constituencies in Honiara yesterday afternoon.
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua formally received documents of the payment at a brief handover ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office. Ambassador Chan said Taiwan fully supported the Solomon Islands Government in implementing its rural advancement policy. "The fund will be contributing enormously to the alleviation of poverty and improvements in quality of life for rural people," Mr Chan said. He also urges those responsible for managing the fund, especially members of parliament to assist their rural constituents without bias. Prime Minister Sikua...
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Economy
Topic: Diplomatic relations
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:30 AM
Twin launches of two new policies for women and a pioneering book about Solomon Islands women in Government, Being The First, are fitting ways to mark International Women's Day 2010, RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson said
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:00 AM
Victims of the tensions in Solomon Islands will have their first opportunity today to give testimony on their experiences before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
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Monday, March 08, 2010 9:53 AM
According to the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) statistics, women in the region suffer from a level of violence that is among the most severe in the world
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Monday, March 08, 2010 9:44 AM
A book launched in the Solomon Islands today marks International Women's Day by celebrating leadership and achievement amongst Solomon Islands women
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Monday, March 08, 2010 8:55 AM
NSW Thunder coach Jamie Amendolia is hopeful Solomon Islands star Elliot Ragomo is back from injury for their do-or-die AFC Futsal Club Championship clash with Port Authority of Thailand today.
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:46 AM
A number of Selwyn College students returned to Honiara last week because of flooding at the school caused by the recent torrential weather
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:10 AM
Government sponsored students studying at the University of the South Pacific's (USP) Laucala campus in Fiji have received FJ$375
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:00 AM
Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Aiwa Olmi is being recalled to Port Moresby
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Friday, March 05, 2010 2:18 PM
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, will hold its first national public hearing in Honiara next week
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Friday, March 05, 2010 11:26 AM
The Minister of Agriculture and livestock Development, Selwyn Riumana told the new Malaysian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Madame Blanche Olbery, of the massive investment opportunities in the Oil Palm Industry
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Friday, March 05, 2010 11:14 AM
Diplomats Sworn In
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:49 AM
NTU Terminates 100 Tertiary Students
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:45 AM
New Malaysian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:35 AM
Illegal Connections Larger than First Thought: SIWA
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:36 AM
EU and RAO Sign 10th EDF Regional Projects
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:09 PM
PAP Plans National Convention
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 10:25 AM
Murder Suspect Charged
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:54 AM
CBSI Warns Public: "Charity Payout is a Lie"
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:26 PM
Pacific Economies to Perform Slightly Better in 2010, says ADB
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:35 AM
Police Charge Captains of Foreign Fishing Vessel
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:31 AM
Major Honiara Road Rehabilitation to Commence Soon
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:27 AM
Reveal Your Sources: Honorary Consul General
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Monday, March 01, 2010 1:43 PM
Soccer National Training Squad Named
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Monday, March 01, 2010 11:39 AM
Police in Breach of Fisheries Act: Leni
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Monday, March 01, 2010 10:50 AM
Chilean Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning
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Monday, March 01, 2010 9:38 AM
Government Asked to Switch Diplomats or Loose Programme
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Monday, March 01, 2010 7:00 AM
Kemakeza's Candidacy Was Illegal, Declares Courts
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Friday, February 26, 2010 10:07 AM
Malaita Province Seeks Development Assistance from Israel
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Friday, February 26, 2010 9:30 AM
Electoral Commission to Conduct Auki Awareness Day
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Friday, February 26, 2010 9:17 AM
Japan and PIFS Work Out Process for Management of PEC Funds
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Friday, February 26, 2010 8:58 AM
PNA Leaders Conclude With Historic Declaration
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:38 AM
Progress in Cairns Compact
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:25 AM
2009 People's Survey Report Released
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:00 AM
New French Ambassador to Solomon Islands
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:19 AM
Political Campaigning Should Not Begin: Electoral Commission
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:35 AM
Solomon Islander Gets Australian Bravery Award
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:31 AM
Central Province Wants to Re-establish Fishing Cannery
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:28 AM
MASI Denounces Ban on SIBC Journalist
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:01 AM
United Arab Emirates Allots Millions for Pacific
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:03 PM
Telekom Says Sorry for Poor Service
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:02 PM
Government Seeks Korean Investor for Fisheries
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:00 PM
Villagers Threaten to Boycott Elections
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM
We Must Get More for Our Tuna: PM Sikua
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:50 AM
ADB to Issue Inaugural Water Bond
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Monday, February 22, 2010 9:27 AM
Ombudsman's Office Investigates State Owned Utilities
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