Women from across the five zones in Ward 4 Tulagi gathered at Charles Woodford Stadium over the weekend to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day.
At the event they also called for greater recognition of their contributions and urging action on gender equity and community development.
Its the first time Tulagi community hosted the event.
Central Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari delivered the keynote address, praising the resilience of Ward 4’s women and acknowledging the often-unseen labor they perform in homes, gardens, and community spaces.
“From dawn to dusk, our women carry out a litany of responsibilities that often go unpaid, unsaid, and unappreciated,” Sagupari said.
“We tend to overlook or under-appreciate this critical contribution.”
He described women as central to food production and environmental stewardship, noting their role in farming, fishing, and resource exports.
He also emphasized their leadership in church groups, family care, and local development.
“There are countless examples of women as agents of change right here in Ward 4,” he said.
“When women gain financial independence and skills, they reinvest in their families and communities.”
Sagupari announced that the provincial government is considering new environmental ordinances to protect territorial waters and curb pollution.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting women’s development and called for collective action to dismantle systemic barriers.
“Today is not merely a celebration,” he said. “It is a call to action for a more just and equitable future for women in Ward 4.”
The weekend event concluded with applause, prayers, and renewed commitment from Ward 4’s women to continue leading change in their homes, communities, and province.
By ANDRIANAH DELASALET KOLE
Solomon Star, Honiara
