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Solomon Islanders Completed UK-Supported Pacific Women in Export Leadership Programme

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“NOT only does it impart relevant knowledge and skills for effectively entering established markets with our unique Pacific brands, but also teaches us ways to access finance and forge new connections and partnerships with...

Honiara Council of Women United in Revival Celebration

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BY JOY OFASIA THE Honiara Council of Women celebrated its revitalization with a two-day event at Futsal Hub at the Multipurpose Hall in Honiara, supported by the Honiara City Council's Women's Development Division's Desk. Women’s groups...

U.S. Embassy Launches First Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Solomon Islands

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BY CHRIS ALEX In partnership with local businesses and entrepreneurs, the U.S. Embassy launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Solomon Islands cohort during an official event on Wednesday 25 September at B Natural Café,...

Thirty-Eight Female Officers Complete UK-supported Leadership Training

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THIRTY-EIGHT female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) successfully completed a week-long leadership development programme in Honiara. It is the first time such a programme has taken place at RSIPF. This is...

USP Leads in Promoting Women’s Access to Higher Education

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A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) highlighted that women in the Solomon Islands face significant challenges accessing higher education, with only an 18% gross enrollment rate recorded in 2019. The “Making Space:...

Florence Isihanua: A Journey of Faith, Strength and Surviving Cancer

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BY ORGCLINIC CONSULTANCY FLORENCE Isihanua is a woman who knows the meaning of strength. As a wife, mother of three, entrepreneur and a cancer survivor, she has faced challenges that anyone would ever imagine. Yet,...

Women Entrepreneurs Thrive at AWE Training in Honiara

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BY JOY OFASIA THE Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) kicked off its first-ever in-person training session in the Solomon Islands today, hosted at the Isles Media conference hub in east Honiara. This groundbreaking event marks a...

Miss Solomon Islands’ Mother’s Reflections on Daughter’s Journey

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BY JOY OFASIA FOR Mary Polosovai, the joy of seeing her daughter, Elsie Polosovai, crowned Miss Solomon Islands 2024 is a moment of immense pride and reflection. In an interview with SOLOMON WOMEN, Mary shared her...

Miss Tulagi Vows Advocacy Beyond Pageant

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BY CHRIS ALEX MISS Tulagi, Jayn Zayniellar Soakai, has vowed to continue her advocacy work and support for vulnerable communities, even after her journey in the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2024 concluded as the third...

Miss Guadalcanal’s Personality Win Highlights Cultural Diplomacy

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BY LYNNISSHA RUNA - SUNDAY ISLES FREELANCER MISS Guadalcanal, Ezinma Keni Kausua, took home the Miss Personality award at the 2024 Miss Solomon Islands competition held on Saturday night at the Pacific Crown Hotel....