Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the SIWIBA Conference Room, NPF Plaza, Honiara, where members approved the reviewed SIWIBA Constitution.
About thirty (30) members attended. With the approval of the Board members, the President opened the meeting and the agenda was agreed to. The members then considered the reviewed Constitution and endorsed it, a milestone for the Association.
The official program on 30 October began with remarks from the SIWIBA Board President, Julie Gegeu Haro. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Warahiru, then gave an update on the Association’s work. The Board Treasurer presented a financial update, and the meeting closed with general updates for members.
A special announcement was also made introducing SIWIBA’s new Trustees. A separate media release provides details on the Trustees.
The revised constitution was presented by Legal Counsel – Irene Vaukei Kaumi, today, who was appointed by the Board as the Consultant to review the old constitution. The approval of the reviewed Constitution marks a significant step in strengthening SIWIBA’s governance, accountability and long-term direction as it continues to support and advocate for women entrepreneurs across Solomon Islands.
On behalf of the Trustees, Board, Staff and Members, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the Australian Government and their taxpayers for funding the consultant, Ms Irene Vaukei Kaumi to have the revised constitution, completed and made available for it endorsement today 30/10/2026. We also acknowledged the great work the consultant has done.
“Today’s endorsement of our reviewed Constitution is an important step for SIWIBA. It gives us a strong foundation to serve our members and grow women’s participation in business throughout Solomon Islands to support SIWIBA’S VISION, MISSION AND VALUES.” – Julie Gegeu Haro, Board President]
About SIWIBA
The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), established in 2004, is a membership-based organisation that supports, represents and empowers women entrepreneurs in Solomon Islands through advocacy, training, networking and access to business opportunities.
