Young Women’s Parliamentary Group Welcomes New Chairlady and Executive
THE Young Women's Parliamentary Group (YWPG) is pleased to announce the election of Mrs. Mary Keqa-Vasaro as its new Chairlady 2024-2026, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization.
Mrs. Keqa-Vasaro, a passionate advocate for...
Historic Election of Solomon Islands’ First Female Deputy Speaker
THE National Parliament of Solomon Islands has elected Honourable Cathy Nori, Member of Parliament (MP) for Maringe-Kokota, on Wednesday 18th December 2024 to be the country’s first female Deputy Speaker of Parliament.
This is a...
Nori for First Female Deputy Speaker
THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, will put forward Honorable Cathy Nori as the candidate for Deputy Speaker of the National...
Australia-Solomon Islands Promoting Equality in the Law and Justice Sector
AUSTRALIA was proud to support a host of events supporting gender equality in the law and justice sector as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
The five events reflect the...
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: AWE Solomon Islands 2024 Cohort Graduates in Honiara
BY JOY OFASIA
30 women entrepreneurs in the Solomon Islands graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 Cohort at B Natural Cafe in Honiara, marking a significant achievement in female entrepreneurship.
This momentous event marked...
Eight RSIPF Female Officers Attend Policing Seminar in Australia
EIGHT female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently travelled to Australia for the Australasian Council of Women (ACWAP) Professional Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards recently.
ACWAP is a member-based...
WELSI Looks to Break Barriers to Women in Leadership
WOMEN in leadership face barriers that are both visible and invisible. From societal expectations and cultural norms to structural inequalities and biases, these barriers have kept many women from realizing their full potential in...
From School Teacher to Survey Enumerator
THE Household Income and Expenditure Survey, HIES, 2024-2025 begins today Monday 21st October 2024.
It is a 12-month program funded by World Bank that will see 162 enumerators including team leaders and Out board-motor drivers...
PICP WAN Successfully Conclude Gender in Policing Training in Honiara
THE Australian Federal Police has concluded a four-day Gender in Policing training for the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Women’s Advisory Network (PICP WAN) in Honiara last week (3 October).
The training, which marked an...
Solomon Islanders Completed UK-Supported Pacific Women in Export Leadership Programme
“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...
