By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Financing and technical challenges remain a major constraint for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including the Solomon Islands, in fulfilling their obligations under …
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Asia-Pacific Region Reaffirms Commitment to UNCCD-COP16 at Preliminary Meetings
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSBy Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The preliminary meetings for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded yesterday, with …
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By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Solomon Islands delegation is gearing up for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD-COP16), set to officially begin on December 2, …
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Sevens hosting golden opportunity for SI sport tourism potential
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSAs the Solomon Islands begins final preparations for its hosting of next month’s 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Tournament, Tourism Solomons has described the event as yet another major opportunity for …
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GNUT COMMITTED TO ENSURE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all women and girls. “We are determined to provide the support and resources …
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Prime Minister Meets with SPC Director on Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Issues
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSLast week, the Prime Minister, the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, received a courtesy call from Dr Rhonda Robinson, Director of the Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community …
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Beijing +30 review concludes in Bangkok with draft decisions to accelerate efforts to achieving gender equality
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSBy Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand The Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review has concluded in Bangkok with the adoption of draft decisions to accelerate the implementation of the …
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Solomon Islands assures Beijing +30 conference of its commitment to addressing gender-based violence
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSBy Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing gender-based violence. Director of Women at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Vaela …
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Solomon Islands loses women productivity worth approximately USD 15.1 million in formal sector in 2021 due to violence, study shows
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSBy Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand A UN Women costing study shows that Solomon Islands has lost approximately USD 15.1 million in the annual productivity of women in the formal …
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Vaea highlights Pacific Women’s progress in business leadership and education at Beijing +30 Review conference
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSBy Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Vaea told the Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review in Bangkok on Tuesday that Pacific countries have made significant …