384 articles tagged "women"
14 women entrepreneurs from across Fiji have redefined what sustainable business looks like through the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). They say this is an initiative aimed at strengthening women-led enterpri
Women in the tech industry now have an opportunity to get direct access to funding, training, visibility, and long-term influence in both the startup and investment space as the FoundHer Program has been launched.
Fiji has launched its first-ever Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan (2025–2030), which aims to increase women’s participation in the workforce from 32 percent to 60 percent by 2030. While speak
As 50 women showcased their best work at the South Pacific Business Development Market Day at the Vodafone Arena today, one of the entrepreneurs, Milika Baikeirewa says her journey began with a deep desire to tackle the
Nine lives have been lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran, during her ministerial statement in Parliament, where
The Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection is working on developing a rural women’s forum to empower rural women by giving them a platform to voice their concerns, share ideas, and actively participate in
An effort is being made to raise women’s participation in the economy by raising labour force participation from 32 percent to 60 percent by 2030 where the Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan aligns wi
The Black Ferns defeated Ireland 40-0 at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, securing top spot in Pool C. Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee shone again, scoring her second consecutive hat-trick. Stuff.com
Good news for the women of Semo as their Women’s Resource Centre was revived where they can sell their food or craft from this road side facility. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran s
The Vodafone Fijiana XV went down 65-7 to second-ranked Canada in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener this morning in London. Canada ran in 11 tries, with fullback Julia Schell scoring six, while Sophie de Goede
Fijiana XVs Coach Ioan Cunningham says rewarding form and consistency played a major role in selecting the team that will take on second ranked Canada this Sunday in York to open their Rugby World Cup campaign. Mak
British Army officer Manuqalo Komaitai, currently serving with the First Battalion Irish Guards at Buckingham Palace, says it is a dream come true to be selected for the Vodafone Fijiana squad ahead of the upcoming Wome
17-year-old former MGM High School Raluve U18 captain Carletta Yee has been named in the Vodafone Fijiana XVs 32-member squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Fijiana XVs Head Coach Ioan Cunningham has
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling for more women to join politics, highlighting that women make up only 6 percent of all parliamentarians in the Pacific — the lowest regional
The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and both are well supported by relevant authorities. That is the response from Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran to fijivillage N
With women making up only 9 percent of Fiji’s Parliament, a new campaign titled "Better Than This" was launched today to push for greater female political representation and leadership across the country. Speaki
No child should be born into isolation and no young girl should ever feel that hiding a pregnancy or abandoning her baby is her only option. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Prot
Women-led businesses in Fiji are set to receive a significant boost as Westpac Fiji launches its Female Founders Program, designed to empower women entrepreneurs and increase their participation in business. This f
Women’s leadership in Fiji is not just about fairness — it is now seen as key to the country’s progress. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad highlighted this during the Fiji
As women play a vital role in our homes and country, the Cabinet has approved Fiji Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan 2025–2030. The Fiji Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan focuses on actions and
