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Women Complete Leadership Programme to Strengthen Executive Skills.

By Andrianah Kole Participants in the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Programme (Cohort 8) have been recognised after completing a leadership development course designed to prepare women for executive and board leadership positions.

7 Aug 2026

Women
Quan Chee supports WELSI membership
Monday 18 May, Honiara – The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) acknowledges prominent Honiara business Quan Chee Motors for their continuous support towards the work WELSI does in empowering women in leadership roles across various sectors in the Solomon Islands WELSI President,…
19 May 2026
Infrastructure
“Believe in Yourself”: Australia brings together women in infrastructure and students
Seventy-five high school girls from Naha and East Honiara have been encouraged to work hard and dream of a career in engineering, construction or health.
18 Mar 2026
Women In Business
China donates 40 sewing machines to empower Solomon Islands women
By Andrianah Kole The Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands has donated 40 sewing machines to the Government, marking International Women’s Day with a commitment to support women’s economic empowerment.
11 Mar 2026
Women
Prime Minister marks International Women’s Day and calls for National Action to reduce Violence Against Women
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the contributions of women across Solomon Islands while calling for stronger national efforts to address violence against women and girls.
10 Mar 2026
Women In Business
SIWIBA pledges stronger collaboration with Government
The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) has reassured Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele and the Government of its commitment to promoting and expanding business opportunities for Solomon Islands women. The SIWIBA Board conveyed this assurance to Prime Minister Hon.
17 Feb 2026
Democracy
Solomons needs diversity of voices to strengthen its democracy: H.E. Turner
A greater diversity of voices is urgently needed in Solomon Islands’ politics, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Paul Turner said in a keynote speech delivered at an event organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) in Honiara this week.
30 Jan 2026
Economy
SPBD Solomon Islands Celebrates Milestone of USD $6 Million Crowdfunded through Kiva Partnership
South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands, in partnership with Kiva, is proud to announce a major milestone: USD $6 million has now been crowdfunded by Kiva lenders to support micro-entrepreneurs across the Solomon Islands.
18 Dec 2025
Women
WELSI celebrates one-year of empowering women leaders
One year on, the Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) stands as a symbol of what is possible when women support women, when leadership is shared, and when purpose drives progress.
23 Oct 2025
Central Islands Province
Tulagi Women Unite in Celebration of International Rural Women’s Day
By Chris Alex More than 400 women from across Tulagi’s five zones, along with community members, gathered to celebrate the International Rural Women’s Day, a first-of-its-kind event for Tulagi Ward. The event, held in Tulagi, was graced by the Central Provincial Government Premier, Hon.
17 Oct 2025
Women
Minister Nori joins World Leaders in urging global solidarity for women’s development
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon. Cathy Nori, joined leaders around the world this week to call for global solidarity for women’s development during the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on Monday.
15 Oct 2025
Pageant Show
Former Miss Solomon Islands, Polosovai Vows to Continue Advocacy Work
By Eliza Kukutu As former Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai concludes her reign, she has pledged to continue serving as an ambassador for the country in whatever role or capacity she holds in the future.
24 Sept 2025
Malaita Province
HONIARA COUNCIL OF WOMEN ON EMPOWERMENT MISSION TO MALAITA
By Mary Idu Burumaea A 40-women team from the Honiara Council of Women (MCW) is currently on a heart-driven community outreach tour across Malaita province, spreading empowerment and support to fellow women and the wider community.
14 Aug 2025
Finance
CBSI reaffirms support for women
By Lachlan Eddie The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has reaffirmed its support for women under its Financial Inclusion Policy, which is already being implemented to support women entrepreneurs. CBSI Governor Dr.
29 Jun 2025
Elections
Hon. Garu calls for unity for West Guadalcanal
By Jimmy Nolan The Newly elected Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal Constituency, Hon. Mary Garu, has called on her constituents to work together for the greater good of the constituency. Speaking to local media for the first time since her election, Hon.
10 Jun 2025
Rural Development
SCLP completes refresher training for saving groups in GP
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Soul Cocoa Livelihood Project (SCLP), has successfully completed a three-day refresher training for Women’s Savings Groups in Guadalcanal Province.
2 Apr 2025
Business
Young Solomon Islander turns interest to business
By Andrea Ma’ahanua A young Solomon Islander has turned her interest in hair care products into a business. Founder of “Home Made with Love”, Saloa Anilafa began experimenting with making rosemary oil while employed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme in recent years.
13 Dec 2024
Women
GNUT COMMITTED TO ENSURE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all women and girls. “We are determined to provide the support and resources needed to prevent and address gender-based violence,” Prime Minister the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP,…
25 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Beijing +30 review concludes in Bangkok with draft decisions to accelerate efforts to achieving gender equality
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand The Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review has concluded in Bangkok with the adoption of draft decisions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on gender equality.
22 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Solomon Islands assures Beijing +30 conference of its commitment to addressing gender-based violence
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing gender-based violence. Director of Women at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Vaela Falefehi Devesi told the Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review in Bangkok that…
22 Nov 2024