Queens Sisterhood Market Day Draws Great Turnout
LOCAL women entrepreneurs gathered at B Natural Cafe for the first-ever Queens Sisterhood Market Day in Honiara, showcasing a variety of products ranging from ice-dyed lava lavas to body oils and local crafts.
The event...
HJ Sewing Centre Empowers Dreams, One Stitch at a Time
BY JOY OFASIA
SINCE 2015, the HJ Sewing Centre has been lighting the path for many to pursue their dreams and embark on new sewing business careers. The center has become a beacon of hope...
Damaris Suumi Passion for Baking Blossoms into Business
BY JOY OFASIA
DAMARIS Suumi, a 32-year-old mother, discovered her love for baking when her son turned one. She shared her journey with the SOLOMON WOMEN, explaining how a simple desire to bake a birthday...
Tulagi Mere Market Officially Launched to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
BY CHRIS ALEX
THE Tulagi Women's Development Committee has partnered with the Provincial Council of Women, Provincial Women's Division, and local women's groups to establish the Tulagi Mere Market in the Central Islands provincial capital,...
Mini Trade Show for Women Entrepreneurs This Weekend
BY JOY OFASIA
THE Mere Care Mentor Her initiative, in partnership with B Natural Café, is hosting a Mini Trade Show this weekend to support local women entrepreneurs.
The first Mini Trade Show will take place...
Alice Dennis: A Vendor’s Struggle for Fair Market Fees
BY JOY OFASIA
ALICE Dennis is a vending mother who struggles to raise her two children only from vending – selling her hand made tie-dyed lavalavas at her regular spot in front of the Low...
Judith Stanley: From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams
BY JOY OFASIA
AMID the colourful shops at the National Art Gallery in Point Cruz, located within Honiara's business district, Judith Stanley stands out as a symbol of patience, determination, and hard work.
Sitting behind her...
Cleaning is More than Just a Chore: Sylvia Laubuma Taking Pride in Her Work
BY JOY OFASIA
CLEANING is often viewed as a tiresome, thankless task, but for Sylvia Laubuma, it’s a labor of love and service. A mother of two living in Honiara, Sylvia works as a cleaner...
Margaret Soeasi: Redefining Women’s Work in Honiara’s Cleaning Industry
BY JOY OFASIA
MEET Margaret Soeasi, a dedicated cleaner who is reshaping the meaning of ‘women’s work’ in Honiara’s commercial cleaning industry.
Working with the local cleaning service ‘Shine Bright,’ Margaret’s commitment to excellence and her...
Tickets on Sale for Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
BY JOY OFASIA
AS excitement builds for one of the most anticipated cultural events in the Pacific, the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, tickets for the show are now officially on sale.
The pageant, set to take...
