Cr Lydia Yeo Opens New Office for Panatina Ward 12 Women’s Association
OVER the weekend, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, Honiara City Councilor (Cr) Lydia Yeo officially opened her office building for the Panatina Ward 12 Women’s Association to use as their new office and community...
Sunday Isles Honored by MASI for Women’s Advocacy
BY JOY OFASIA
SUNDAY Isles proudly acknowledges the Media Solomon Islands for honoring Isles Media's contributions to the Solomon Women Platform with a special recognition award.
The award, a Certificate of Recognition for Raising the Voices...
Solomon Islands Pushes Gender-Sensitive Development
THE Solomon Islands Government continues to advocate for global recognition and action on gender-sensitive development strategies to combat climate vulnerability.
Speaking at a panel discussion on Gender, Climate, and Security at the High-Level Political Forum...
Solomon Ports Supports Rural Langalanga Women Group with New Boat and Engine
EARLIER this month marked a historic event as Solomon Ports donated a brand new 22-foot boat and a 40-horsepower Yamaha outboard engine to the Koalimaurina Women in Business Association. The handover took place on...
Female Mechanic Overcomes Challenges in Male-Dominant Industry
BY JOY OFASIA
A third-year lines mechanic, Lisa Warakohia of Malaita province, took her passion for electrical maintenance and repairs and turned it into a career in a high-demand professional trade with Solomon Power.
“Why I...
Female Lines Mechanic Calls for More Women to Join the Profession
BY JOY OFASIA
MARY Sau is one of the female line mechanics in a heavily male-dominated electrical trade industry in the Solomon Islands.
According to Mary, when line mechanics were initially introduced by Solomon Power in...
Southeast Vella La Vella in Need of Bridge, Urges Rimsa
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU
SOUTH EAST Vella La Vella Island Rivers, which share borders with North Vella, require a bridge to connect the villages of Ruruvai, Beiporo, Ngiarovai, Juno, Kuava, Joroveto, Maravari, Uzamba, Barokoma, and Malosova....
Gender Workshop Organised For Tina Hydropower Project Stakeholders
THE Tina River Hydropower Project (TRHDP) Office hosted a one-day Gender Action Plan (GAP) workshop in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to continue to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The...
Literacy Training Completes in Jericho Community
BY JOY OFASIA
FORTY-FIVE (45) literacy students successfully graduated with certificates of completing 12 weeks of literacy course held on Friday 30th June at the Jericho Community, SSEC church in Honiara.
Literature Association Solomon Islands (LASI)...
Speech Contest Successfully Held
BY JOY OFASIA
Jericho II community successfully held a speech competition based on the topic of Waste Management over the weekend at Jericho II community.
Speaking during the event, Mr Hendy Kaniki Jericho II Community Development...
