YWPG IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

New members join YWPG

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 27 February 2018

“THE Young Women’s Parliamentary Group (YWPG) has inducted its 25 new members in Honiara over the weekend.

“YWPG is a group led by the Speaker of Parliament as its Patron and was established in 2011.

“The purpose of the group is to influence government policies through Parliament as the legislative and oversight arm of the state.

“A statement reaching Solomon Star on Monday said that the induction program introduces YWPG new members to understanding parliamentary democracy and existing parliamentary tools/processes in which they can utilise to bring forward policy issues that is of importance to them.

“The group is not specifically for women only, but open to young men as well who are passionate about change and building their leadership capabilities.”

“The Deputy Clerk to Parliament David Kusilifu during his welcome address stated that gender mainstreaming is part of Parliaments strategic plan 2018-2022 and assures the young women that Parliament will always support its initiatives.”

Copright:  Solomon Star.   (All Rights Reserved)

CREATION OF SPECIAL TASK FORCE

Honiara 23 April 2015

 A press release, today, has revealed that the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the Solomon Islands has established a Special Task Force of senior government figures, including a senior crown counsel and a marine scientist to investigate the local Beche-de-mere industry and look into long outstanding allegations pertaining to the misuse of relevant laws.

CONSIDERING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?

If I was contemplating going to the Solomon Islands as a visitor or a potential investor, today, what would I consider?

I have to confess that I am not a wholly unbiased or an impartial correspondent on the question because of my past time spent in the Solomon Islands.  I do have, however, first-hand knowledge and experience of the diverse country.

In respect of visiting the Solomon Island I would say, honestly, why wait?  The country is beautiful beyond measure and a truly tropical paradise waiting to be discovered.  A country within easy and economical reach from most South East Asia destinations.  A rather lengthy air journey from Europe or the USA but well worth the air fares if wanting to escape to warmer climes to me met with crystal clear waters, tropical beaches and blue sky.

NATIONAL FUSTAL TEAM TO BE REWARDED

Honiara : 15 February 2016

The Prime Minister, the Hon, Manasseh Sogavare, today pledged the Government’s commitment to build a proper facility for Futsal Development in the country.

Speaking at a lunch he hosted to welcome the National Futsal Team for winning this year’s Oceania Futsal Championship, Hon Sogavare said it is his Government’s desire to build proper sporting facilities, including for Futsal, as the country intends to host the Pacific Games in 2023.