The National Bank of Samoa (nbs) is developing a suite of new banking products that would benefit women entrepreneurs and improve remittances in Samoa with the support of IFC and the New Zealand Government. The new products include tailored financial offerings for women entrepreneurs and a remittance product designed specifically […]
The quest to establish successful women-led businesses in Fiji continues, as 156 women entrepreneurs were accredited with certificates and essential skills and knowledge last week. The women entrepreneurs are part of the fourth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, an initiative by the United States Embassy in […]
The Samoa Victim Support Group is working to strengthen the business skills of nofotane women entrepreneurs through a project funded by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia (UN ESCAP). Titled, The SVSG/ESCAP Nofotane Business Development Training, the Project’s goal is to economically empower 100 current or aspiring Nofotane woman […]
“If you empower women, you empower communities”. That was the message by Dr Nur Bano, President of the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) at last week’s Business Assistance Fiji (BAF) graduation ceremony in Suva. The event saw 50 businesswomen being accredited not only with certificates, but with essential […]
Fiji’s National Women’s Expo made its grand return yesterday with hundreds of women showcasing their talents at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. “As the nation returned to normalcy post-pandemic, we had to make sure that we bring the National Women’s Expo back at this big scale, just as our women […]
Microfinance company South Pacific Business Development has joined with Cyber Food, a Fiji-based online food delivery platform, to bridge the digital divide between Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises in the country. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Suva today, which was officiated by Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister […]
Innovating for Social Impact By Prerna Priyanka Last week’s Pacific Islands Entrepreneurship Expo generated a wave of enthusiasm as women entrepreneurs and change-makers gathered from across the region. The expo brought together a diverse group of individuals with a shared goal of creating sustainable and impactful businesses that contribute to […]
By Prerna Priyanka In a transformative journey that combines entrepreneurship, creativity and community empowerment, Esther Sione Daniels, the visionary founder of Te’hine Trend, is making waves in Papua New Guinea’s business landscape. Her relentless efforts to support local artisans and embrace sustainability have garnered recognition and admiration. Esther was one […]
By Prerna Priyanka Fiji’s very own ginger beer company, Ginger Lei Fiji, is on a mission to not only provide a delicious and healthy beverage option, but also to tackle some of the nation’s pressing health and environmental challenges. Talei Tora, Founder of Ginger Lei Fiji and the regional winner of the Pacific […]
By Kite Pareti “Women play a big role in society. They are teachers, pastors, and doctors. They work 24 hours because their families are most important to them,” said Kinisimere Waqa, a Coordinator with the Fiji Young Women’s Christian Association, during the YWCA’s first Market Day for the year in […]
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