The South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) network has celebrated another successful year with its Foundation Day and the 2024 Businesswoman of the Year Awards, boasting over 440 village-based women’s groups and approximately 9,000 members. During the event, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere commended the organization for achieving a significant milestone of $100 million in loan disbursements this year. He expressed his satisfaction with SPBD’s commitment to empowering its members, particularly women in rural and underserved communities.