Features Archive September 2020
“Nothing is Impossible, Never Give Up:” An Outstanding Woman Shares Her Story
“Today I want to cry when I think of the different experiences I have come across in my life”, Rose Sese says.
Attitudes Towards Women’s Political Participation in Solomon Islands
A total of 26 women stood as candidates at the 2019 Solomon Islands national general election and, for the first time since independence, two women won seats in the national parliament.
I Always Had a Voice: Rose
Rose was destined for public office, as a young girl growing up, she was outgoing and witty. Rose was very opinionated, but now it is louder and more determined.
Developing Asia's Economic Growth to Contract in 2020
Economies across developing Asia will contract this year for the first time in nearly six decades but recovery will resume next year, as the region starts to emerge from the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today.
Global Fund Partnership Has Saved 38 Million Lives – but COVID-19 Could Wipe Out Progress
A new report by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a call to action to urgently invest to protect decades of progress against HIV, TB and malaria that are being derailed as a knock-on effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solomon Islands Calls for Greater Global Action on Climate Change and Strengthening Resilience of Food Systems
Solomon Islands is calling on industrialized countries to take greater global action to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Fetching Water Falls Disproportionately on Women and Children
At 15 years of age, Mary Jean says she is already tired of fetching water.
Companies Call for ‘Standards’ in Manufacturing Sector
Having standards in place for the local manufacturing sector is important not only because it ensures a level playing field for all companies but also it ensures that our people and markets are protected.
Reviving The Rich Heritage of Our Old Capital Tulagi
Only 42.7km of sea water separates Tulagi from Honiara. Despite the close proximity of both urban centers, little is known by Solomon Islanders of the town that was once the hub of this country.
COVID-19 and Violence Against Children
Lockdowns across the world have pushed people into the privacy of their homes, unintentionally closing the shutters on violence against children. Children and young people are facing unprecedented threats to their childhoods and futures as a result of COVID-19.
Impact on Female-led Pacific Businesses Deepens as COVID-19 Takes its Toll
Survey 5 of Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Pacific Business Monitor has revealed that the negative impacts of COVID-19 on female-led businesses are increasing, with happiness and optimism declining and 92 per cent reporting a fall in revenue.
