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Women encouraged to join workers’ scheme

WOMEN are encouraged to join the seasonal workers scheme currently offered by Australia and New Zealand.

PSDI says more women needed in local economy

PACIFIC Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) wants to see more women participate in the formal economy in Solomon Islands.

Study reveals that women are literally working themselves to death

Long workweeks and copious amounts of stress aren’t good for anyone’s health, but new research has found that workweeks of 40 hours or more can be especially bad for women—and the reason why is depressing.

Oz new partnership deal to empower women

The Australian Government has announced a new $2.3 million initiative to help address barriers to women’s participation in the workplace in Solomon Islands.

Guadalcanal council of women to launch plan

THE Guadalcanal council of women will launch its four years strategic plan September this year.

Guadalcanal women plans own market venues

GUADALCANAL council of women says it plans to build two market venues for its rural farmers at both ends of the city.

All Saints Mother’s Union end Ugi tour

A TOTAL of 36 members of All Saints Mothers Union Group, accompanied by the Trainer of the Girls’ Friendly Society ( DOCM) and three of their members have just returned back from a mission to the Island of Ugi, under the Diocese of Hanuato’o, Makira Province.

SICCI supports, commends women’s entrepreneurial spirit in business

“Think globally, act locally” was one of the key messages highlighted by keynote speaker Sarah Todd, Papua New Guinean businesswoman and winner of last Saturday’s women in business awards hosted by Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA).