Business

BY CHRIS ALEX Joy Ofasia, a passionate journalist under the Solomon Women platform of Isles Media, recently returned home from what she calls a "once-in-a-lifetime journey" across the United States as part of a prestigious...

BY JOY OFASIA Local entrepreneurship, Molly Marita, founder of Rotoi Development Enterprise, received a final grant of SBD 5,000 from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024 cohort. The handover ceremony took place yesterday at the...

BY CHRIS ALEX UNITED States of America Embassy in Honiara representative Kristine Marsh reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting women’s empowerment through business education and entrepreneurship initiatives. Speaking during the international women’s day in Honiara, Marsh...

At just 23 years old, Alumeci Kwaomae has turned her passion for baking into a blossoming business, all while balancing her studies at the Solomon Islands National University. Inspired by the many cooks and...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...