The Chinese Embassy on Thursday donated 40 sewing machines through the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to support women’s empowerment and improve livelihoods in rural communities. The handover ceremony, held at the Chinese Embassy headquarters in Honiara, coincided with the 2026 Honiara International Women’s Day celebrations. Speaking at the event, His Excellency Cai…
By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has expanded economic opportunities for women through the establishment of markets and women-led initiatives across the province. Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena highlighted this during the International Women’s Day celebration in Gizo provincial capital of Western Province on Monday at the Netball Stadium. Mr Toiraena said…
Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has acknowledged women for their contribution to the country’s economy. He issued the statement during International Women’s Day on Tuesday. “As we celebrate this year’s, International Women’s Day, I extend my warmest greetings and deepest appreciation to the women of Solomon Islands. “Women are the backbone of our families, communities, churches, and economy. “From…
Solomon Islands continues to face some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls globally. The concern was highlighted as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8. This year’s global theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” calls for urgent action to remove barriers to equal justice,…
Women and girls in the Valapata community, Vella La Vella, Western Province are taking bold steps in community development by leading the construction of a new Youth Hub Center, demonstrating the growing role of women in leadership and decision-making. The SPC PPAC Phase 7 funded project has brought together mothers, young women, and girls who are…
Founder and Director of Gizo Women in Business, Ms. Esther Tully Suti has called on women in Gizo to embrace self-reliance and economic independence, rather than depending on government assistance or their spouses. Ms. Suti made the remarks during an exclusive interview with the media alongside her husband, following the formal recognition of community projects…
The Western Province Government (WPG) is reviewing its key women’s development framework, the Western Province Women’s Empowerment and Transformation Policy for Development (2018–2022), in a move to strengthen support for women across the province. The review, led by the Women’s Division, has been ongoing since last year and aims to assess the impact of the…
Plan International Pacific Solomon Islands, together with its implementing partner, the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC), has successfully handed over youth project facilities across Gizo Township, Paelonge, and Rarumana last week. The Girls Tekem Akson Lo Climate Change (GTACC) project aims to strengthen the adaptive capacity of communities and reduce their vulnerability to climate…
Nominations are now open for the second annual Women’s Leadership Award under the Australia Awards scholarship program. The Award recognises a female Australia Awards alumna for her outstanding contribution to development in the Solomon Islands. This year the successful awardee will receive a cash grant of AUD 5,000, intended to support her ongoing professional development. This…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says government’s negligence on the impact of logging activities on women and girls in Solomon Islands is very ‘disturbing’. Hon Wale in a statement said the findings raised through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in the media is ‘worrying’ and needs immediate government action. “For years, communities have raised…