Hustling Life of Gizo’s Women Vendors
BY MAINE LIVETT – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER
STRUGGLING women and mothers of the Gizo community in the heart of the Western province, Solomon Islands have sacrificed nights, days, and weekends to bring in additional income...
Women Turn Sea Grapes into Sustainable Beauty Products
IN a groundbreaking initiative, women from four communities in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands have launched a new line of body lotion and soap made from sustainably harvested sea grapes. This project,...
Rotoi Development Enterprise Receives AWE 5K Grant to Empower Young Entrepreneurs
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...
Elizabeth, a Trader in Handmade Traditional Jewelleries
BY CHRIS ALEX
HONIARA has over the years becoming quite popular with local vendors trading unique and attractive cultural and traditional artefacts, and fashionable jewellery.
Elizabeth Samani from the Langa-Langa lagoon in Malaita province has been...
Local Vendor Admits Using Chemical on Fruits
BY IAN KAUKUI
A LOCAL Market vendor,Stephany Ramo in Honiara has confirmed the use of chemical on her produce before selling them at the market.
The vendor revealed that currently in Honiara Market vendors are practicing...
Local Women Entrepreneurs Meet US Ambassador, Share Business Success
BY JOY OFASIA
Ten local women entrepreneurs who graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program in 2024 recently met with U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands, Anna Marie Yatishock, at...
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...
Passion for Baking Cakes: When Hobby Becomes Business
A Young Mother Shares About Starting Her Own Cake Business And The Challenges That Come With It
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
BAKING has been a hobby for Ms Ilalina Bisili who then later utilised her skills to...
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...
First Cohort of Solomon Islands Women Complete Pilot State Owned Enterprise Directors Development Program
A group of Solomon Islander women leaders have completed the inaugural Solomon Islands Women SOE Directors Development Pilot Program in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Supported through the Solomon Islands – Australia Partnership, the week-long...
