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Monday, March 03, 2008

Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to visit Solomon Islands

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will be coming to Honiara Friday this week where he will meet his Solomon Islands counterpart, Dr Derek Sikua as well as other senior ministers.

Rudd will be accompanied by the Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Islands Affairs Duncan Kerr, and the Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Bob McMullan.

Rudd said Australia plays a leading role in the reconstruction and nation- building work of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.

He said he is committed to using Australia's bilateral aid program to assist with the country’s rural development and infrastructure challenges.

Rudd said he was pleased to welcome Dr Sikua to Canberra in January this year and looks forward to continuing discussions on maximizing the effectiveness of Australia’s contribution to development challenges in Solomon Islands.

The Australian prime minister will on Wednesday visit Papua New Guinea prime minister Sir Michael Somare before coming over to Honiara.

Bilateral talks between Rudd and Sir Michael will centre on trade, investment, defence and development assistance.

Source: SIBC

TARD is a neutral, non-profit, "youth initiated, youth led" volunteer group established in August 2005 by To'abaita (a geographical region in Solomon Islands) university students studying in Fiji, with a goal to bridge community development barriers and pursue potential rural community initiatives and aspirations for North Malaita Constituency, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.

We are also committed to promote community awareness on important issues including gender equality, human rights, health and sanitation, education, cultural preservation, and good governance in the North Malaita Constituency. TARD membership currently comprises more than fifty scholars and young working elites in several countries throughout the Pacific. We hope to achieve our vision by working in partnership with the national government, provincial leaders, rural communities, and genuine donors.

Solomon Islands Address:
P.O Box 13, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Telephone (Honiara): +677 7424024
Malu'u Public Tel: +677 41302/41303
Malu'u School Tel: +677 41306
Walo Community Tel: +677 40371

Community Project Matters:
Email: tar_development@yahoo.com
Project Coordinator Tel: +677 7424025

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1. Magwabaru Water Supply Project (Silolo) July-October 2008 (SBD54,887.90)-New Zealand High Commission Head of Mission Fund, Honiara

2. TARD Partial Bursary Scheme for North Malaita community high school & Vocational students [At least 50 scholarships each worth SBD$200 to start in sem 2 2008 until sem 1 2009]-Supported by generous donation

3. Medical Supplies consignment from MAANZ, New Zealand-26 boxes (to be distributed by Nov 2008)

4. North Malaita Schools & Community Sports Development Initiative-funding of AU$8,886 (~SBD42,000) secured under ASOP Pacific Sports Development Grant Dec 2008-Dec 2009

5. Welcome & Farewell Signboards to beautify North Malaita Constituency boundaries (installation in Dec 2008)-financed by generous donation

6. Medical Supplies Donation from AFAP for North Malaita rural clinics, Australia (to arrive in Honiara between Dec 2008 to early 2009)

1. Free North Malaita Christmas Games (Dec 20-23 2006)- Funded by the Australian High Commission in Honiara with SBD3,680

2. Community Leaders Consultative Workshop in partnership with North Malaita MP (Nov 27-28 2006)- Attracted more than 60 North Malaita leaders representing Chiefs, provincial members, women, youth, churches, business owners, education authorities, RAMSI and public service

3. Community Education Awareness, village meetings and surveys (Nov-Dec 2006)

4. North Malaita Medical Supplies donated by the Medical Aid Abroad New Zealand, MAANZ (Dec 2006)- Benefited Malu'u, Bita'ama, Gwaiau & Fo'ondo clinics

5. Personal donations & fundraising for schools, churches & clinics (Nov-Dec 2006)

6. Financial support (SBD350) and participation in the Malu'u Health and Awareness Show (Jan 10-12 2007)

7. Malu'u Clinic Infant Incubator donated by MAANZ, Auckland (June 2007)

8. Medical Supplies Enhancement Project donated by AFAP, Australia [Container value of AUD56,000 (June 2007)]- Benefited Arao, Fo'ondo, Gwaiau, Bita'ama, Orukalia, Malu'u & Sulagwalu Clinics

9. Solar Electrification Project for Bita'ama & Sulagwalu Clinics funded by the Australian High Commission, Honiara [SBD25,965 (June 2007)]

10. North Malaita 2007 Christmas Games (Dec 17-19 2007)-Australian High Commission office [SBD4,500]

11. Malu'u Clinic Medical Supplies Project (Handed over on Dec 19 2007)-MAANZ New Zealand (12 boxes)

TARD is thankful to the following donors & partners who have either funded TARD community projects or carry out work in partnership with TARD in North Malaita:

TARD is grateful to the following individuals who have supported TARD community projects with financial donations:

1. Hon Daniel E Kwanairara (Honiara)

2. Mr Leliana D Firisua (Honiara)

3. Mr Philip Kanairara (Honiara)

4. Mrs Betty Fakarii (Honiara)

5. Mr Michael Maena (Honiara)

6. Mr Gibson & Mrs Sally Ben (UK)

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