MEET Marisa Pepa, a dedicated entrepreneur who does business by baking cakes for sale and doing catering for special occasions based on orders. Pepa is one of the first cohorts to undergo training under the United States-funded Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Solomon Islands (AWESI). The first cohort consists of 33 women who either own or…
RETIRED Police Officer Mary Maneforu has taken a tough stand against the pervasive issue of domestic violence, urging communities to unite to eradicate this deeply troubling phenomenon from homes. Having dedicated years of her life to upholding justice and protecting the vulnerable, Mrs Maneforu spoke with an authoritative tone as she highlighted the urgency of addressing the…
A TOTAL of 33 women who own or lead various businesses in the country have joined the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs Solomon Islands (AWESI), a United States-funded initiative that gives enterprising women the knowledge, networks and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. AWESI, which is the first of its kind in Solomon…
IN the remote community in the Western Province, where access to modern services is limited, a mother’s remarkable talent has become a beacon of creativity and resilience. This woman, who makes exquisite handcrafts from tree barks and other bush material, faces the harsh realities of life in rural Solomon Islands. Despite her talent and dedication…
From an Early Childhood Education (ECE) and primary school teacher to a social media influencer, meet 39-year-old Florence Boboria, also known as ‘Flora Sua’ on Facebook. Hailing from Lavustaka village in East Kwara’ae and Aisisiki village in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, Flora ventured into social media to bring joy to herself while battling cancer. Flora’s…
SIBILANDO Community, a remote village located in the North Vella La Vella Island has praised and thanked the Safenet team. Safenet is a leading organization in Western Province dedicated to addressing gender-based violence and promoting safety for women and children in the country This came after two days of events – Wednesday and Friday conducted…
ONE woman stood tall, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of female police officers. Mrs Mary Maneforu, a stalwart in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for 28 years, has left an indelible mark on the history of law enforcement in the country. At the age of 58, Mrs Maneforu bade goodbye…
A five-day Provincial Training of Trainers for Adolescent Youth-Friendly Health Service Guidelines (AYFHS) was successfully held in Honiara recently. Officers under the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Adolescent Health Division, within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) attended the training. MHMS Master Trainers in collaboration with…
THE Malaita Provincial Council of Women (MPCW) has elected a new executive to lead the council for the next four years. The new executive was elected during the MPCW’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Auki this week. The new executive members are: The ordinary executive members include Rose Liata, Fay Saemala and Christian Wale, all of whom are newcomers to…
THE newly elected President of the Malaita Provincial Council of Women, Rebecca Awa has condemned the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Malaita Province this week. According to a police, a 20-year-old male who works as a crew on a public transport service allegedly raped the girl at Kwailabesi in North Malaita. The victim was dropped off around 7pm and was walking home along a…