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The Tivulu community in Munda, Western Province, is experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the community-led installation of safe water facilities. Since relocating inland after the 2007 tsunami, Tivulu community, especially women and children, faced daily challenges to fetch water over long distances. Water was often stored in unsafe open…
A young Solomon Islands woman, Nanny Walasi, is breaking new ground in construction on the Buala Market Project, gaining hands-on skills and inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps. Walasi is a graduate under the Australia-supported Green Construction Training Program, learning practical construction skills while contributing to the development…
Minister for Women Cathy Nori says she’s impressed by the facilities for women and families at the new market in Buala – currently under construction – and that the market was a transformational project that would benefit the people. Nori, who is also MP for Maringe-Kokota, where the market is, joined…
Mary Garu calls for unity and inclusive development as she leads constituency by Ronald Toito’ona Mary Daniella Zae Garu has made history as the first female to be elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal Constituency, following a by-election held on June 4. She is the wife of former…
Western Province’s Rendy Solomon wins inaugural 2025 Australia Awards Alumni Climate Warrior Award A female health worker in Western Province has been awarded the inaugural 2025 Australia Awards Alumni Climate Warrior Award. Australian High Commission in Honiara said Rendy Solomon, the Chief Health Inspector at Gizo Hospital, was given the award…
Kate Halukeni Ahukela (KHA) Enterprise is a Solomon Islander woman-owned and operated local chip manufacturer in Honiara, who’s success stems from its commitment to sourcing locally grown root crops. The business, established in 2017, quickly became a leading supplier of high-quality chips to large retailers in Honiara. Their taro is…
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 pilot program aims to strengthen the pipeline of qualified women for future State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Board roles. Australian High…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s fitness trainer, Hency Charles, has encouraged women and girls to take good care of themselves by prioritising their health and wellbeing. Charles is local contracted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to support the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). His role…
Celebrating Grace Sipolo’s Trailblazing Journey at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development In observance of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) honours the extraordinary journey of its longest-serving female employee, Grace Julia Sipolo, a trailblazer whose dedication and resilience have paved the way for women in the traditionally…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has urged contestants of the 2025 Miss Pacific Pageant  to unite and use their voices and talents to advocate for the rights of women, youth, and children, who are often disproportionately affected by these challenges. He remarked when the Miss Pacific Pageant contestants paid a courtesy…
