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"We Want to Teach the Younger Generation How to Do Conservation" – Eddie Huitarau BY DESMOND RAHE Eddie Haikau Huitarau, Programme Manager of the Solomon Islands Rangers, says passing on conservation knowledge to the younger generation is a key priority for their work. Speaking during the World Rangers Day celebration held at Holy Cross Hall on July 31, 2025, Huitarau shared his hopes for educating... READ MORE Edgar Pollard Urges Rangers to Be Agents of Change BY DESMOND RAHE Local Conservationist Edgar Pollard stressed the value of Solomon Islands rangers and urged them to be agents of change rather than just protectors during the 2025 World Rangers Day celebration in Honiara. World Rangers Day is celebrated every year on July 31 to honor the dedication, sacrifice, and... READ MORE Eddie Haikau Huitarau Sheds Light on Solomon Islands Rangers on World Rangers Day BY DESMOND RAHE Eddie Haikau Huitarau, Programme Manager for the Solomon Islands Rangers Association, recently outlined the role and importance of rangers in the country at a World Rangers Day event in July 2025. The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) continues to serve as a strong voice for conservation, and Huitarau’s... READ MORE MAL Officials Conducts Offshore Biosecurity Facility Assessment in Brazil to Strengthen National Protection for Pork, Beef, and Poultry Sectors An important milestone towards enhancing national food security and protecting the livestock sector from foreign animal disease, a technical team from ministry of agriculture and livestock, has completed two weeks of biosecurity assessment mission in Brazil focus on evaluating potential offshore facilities for pork, beef and poultry imports. The MAL... READ MORE Solomon Islands Rangers Association 2025 Celebrates World Rangers Day BY JOY OFASIA The Solomon Islands Rangers Association today celebrated the World Rangers Day 2025 at the Holy Cross Hall in Honiara. With this year’s global theme, “Rangers Powering Transformative Conservation,” the event paid tribute to the crucial role rangers’ play in protecting the environment, culture, and biodiversity of the Solomon... READ MORE Solomon Islands and IFAD Launches US$20 Million AIM-N Project to Boost Food Security, Nutrition and Rural Income The Government of Solomon Islands and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) yesterday signed an agreement to partner on a US$20 million project to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and build resilience to climate change, directly benefiting more than 18,000 people over six years. The Agriculture Investment for Markets... READ MORE Farming is Life in Solomon Islands BY JOY OFASIA Australia's Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency Andrew Schloeffel, highlighted agriculture as a way of life in Solomon Islands' rural communities. That’s the message from Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency Andrew Schloeffel, who spoke last week at the launch of the SAPE Farm Pack House in North East... READ MORE Wale Describes ICJ Climate Ruling As Milestone and Praises Solomon Island Youth Leadership The Parliamentary Party Wing Leader for SIDP and Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change as a milestone in international law and congratulated the young Solomon Islanders who played a leading role in the historic campaign. In a statement... READ MORE Sape Farm Pack House Marks a Defining Moment in Solomon Islands Agricultural Transformation BY JOY OFASIA A new chapter has begun for agriculture in the Solomon Islands with the official launch of the Sape Farm Pack House, a modern facility that promises to transform how local farmers prepare and sell their produce. The launch of the Sape Farm Pack House is more than a... READ MORE Sape Farm Launches First Pack House: A New Era for Solomon Islands Agriculture BY JOY OFASIA Sape Farm, a prominent agricultural and agribusiness development company in Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands, has officially launched its state-of-the-art Pack House, marking a significant milestone. The Pack House will revolutionize local farmers by enabling them to meet international standards and access new markets, exemplifying how vision, hard... READ MORE Multi-Million-Dollar Pack-House: The Inspiring Journey of Sape Farm BY JOY OFASIA In 2017, Sape Farm had nothing more than five bush knives, a patch of land, and a big dream. Today, that dream has become a reality, with the official opening of the Solomon Islands’ first-ever cassava export pack-house—a facility worth $9.7 million. Indeed, from a few bush knives... READ MORE Prime Minister Hails Success of 2025 National Trade Fair Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has hailed the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair as a powerful platform for economic empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth, calling on all stakeholders to build on the momentum to transform the Solomon Islands economy from the ground up. Speaking during a closing program to acknowledge... READ MORE Solomon Islands Advances Partnership with International Solar Alliance Honiara, Solomon Islands — The Government of the Solomon Islands has today reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines,... READ MORE MAL/SIART Project Hands Over Agricultural Equipment Worth Over SBD 200,000 to Strengthen ABPO Operations and Productivity The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), through its Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project, has successfully handed over 30 generators to Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira/Ulawa, and Guadalcanal. A formal handover ceremony was held on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, at the SIART... READ MORE Solomon Islands and China Launch Agritech Workshop to Boost Agricultural Innovation and Cooperation Honiara, 2 July 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially launched the China–Solomon Islands Agritech Workshop, a landmark event jointly organized with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) under the Solomon Islands–China Agricultural Cooperation Framework. Held at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara, the workshop... READ MORE Solomon Islands Commits to Protect Plants from Pests in Asia Pacific Rome, Italy (1 July 2025) – As plant pests continue to haunt farmers and hamper food production, Solomon Islands is committed to protect plants and take actions to prevent the spread of plant pests. International legal instruments, such as Plant Protection Agreement for the Asia and Pacific Region (APPPC) is... READ MORE Solomon Islands Boosts Maritime Safety with Enhanced Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for people of Temotu Province Small craft operators and travellers in Temotu province are set to significantly enhance the safety of their inter-island maritime travel with the installation of the Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for small crafts in Lata last week. This vital initiative, supported by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and Climate Risks... READ MORE Kiwa Empower Project Officially Launched The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two remote communities: Sikaiana in Malaita Province and Nifiloli in Temotu Province. Kiwa... READ MORE Additional Support to Tina River Hydro Project Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in infrastructure, local business and job creation – growing economic opportunities for the people of Solomon Islands. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, alongside Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, the Hon Derrick... READ MORE MAL/SIART Project Successful Held Capacity Building Workshop to Advance Development of Agricultural Commodity Manuals The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project successfully held a four-day Capacity Building Workshop from June 17th to 20th at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara. The workshop convened technical officers and experts from various departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), with a shared goal... READ MORE

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“We Want to Teach the Younger Generation How to Do Conservation” – Eddie Huitarau
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“We Want to Teach the Younger Generation How to Do Conservation” – Eddie Huitarau
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Editor’s DeskAug 7, 20253 min read

BY DESMOND RAHE Eddie Haikau Huitarau, Programme Manager of the Solomon Islands Rangers, says passing on conservation knowledge to the younger generation is a key priority for their work. Speaking during the World Rangers Day celebration held at Holy Cross Hall on July 31, 2025, Huitarau shared his hopes for educating youth in both traditional and scientific conservation methods. “We want to teach the younger generation how to do conservation…

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An important milestone towards enhancing national food security and protecting the livestock sector from foreign animal disease, a technical team from ministry of agriculture and livestock, has completed two weeks of biosecurity assessment mission in Brazil focus on evaluating potential…

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