The purpose of the event was to initiate Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA)’s Community Engagement programme by integrating two (2) events: a talk about Women in Maritime Leadership and the official signing ceremony of the MOU between the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) & SIMA.
The conjunction of the two was to have one event with the theme “together breaking barriers” to provide an awareness session for women engaged in the maritime sector as well as to witness the MOU signing ceremony.
The objectives of the event were:
Dates: Wednesday 19 October 2022.
Location: Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara.
Arrangements: face-to-face meeting.
The event concluded on a high note and forward-looking outcomes:
You can download the full report with details of discussion. For more information, please contact Ms. Nester Nalangu, Principal Officer Maritime Governance at nester.nalangu@sima.gov.sb.
Time | Agenda Item | Presenters | |
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | |||
1000 – 1030 | Registration | ||
Master of Ceremony: Nester Nalangu | |||
1000 – 1035 | Prayer | John Hugo Bugoro, SIMA Deputy Chairperson | |
1035 – 1040 | Welcome Address | Robert Bokelema, SIMA Chairperson | |
1040 – 1050 | Session 1: Experiences in Leadership | Session opening by MC | |
1050 – 1100 | 1 | A leadership journey in the health sector | Pauline McNeil, Permanent Secretary |
1100 – 1110 | 2 | Leading in the shipping industry | Joy Ririmae, General Manager, Franjti Shipping |
1110 – 1115 | 3 | Team leadership in sport | Ileen Pegi, Cpt. National Soccer Team |
1115 – 1130 | Interactive session | ||
1130 – 1135 | Session 2: Gender Equality in Maritime | Session opening by MC | |
1135 – 1145 | 4 | Solomon Islands Women in Maritime Association
Vision and goals |
Shirleyter Abe, President SIWIMA |
1145 – 1155 | 5 | Solomon Islands Maritime Authority
Integrating gender in maritime administration & SIMA Community Outreach Programme |
Agnes Gaote’e, Deputy Director SIMA |
1155 – 1200 | Signing of the MoU between SIMA and MHMS/NRH | ||
1200 – 1205 | Closing remarks | Dr. George Malefoasi, CEO, NRH | |
1205 – 1210 | Closing prayer | Dr. Andrew Soma, Head Oncology Unit, NRH | |
1210 – 1215 | Official group photo | ||
1215 – 1300 | Lunch |