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Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Marine Pollution Resilience Strategies

BY CHRIS ALEX SUPERVISING Minister of Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, highlighted the importance of enhancing resilience against marine pollution incidents. Speaking at the opening of the four days’ workshop of Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience in the Pacific this week at Heritage Park...

Marine Pollution Resilience Workshop Highlights Need for Drills and Clearer Command Structure

BY CHRIS ALEX DIRECTOR of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA), Thierry Nervale, addressed concerns regarding the country’s preparedness for marine pollution incidents. In response to a question posed at the workshop on Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience in the Pacific this week at Heritage Park Hotel about the most recent...

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DOCS Takes Action Against Climate Change

IN response to the escalating threats posed by climate change and especially the sea level rise, the Diocese of Central Solomons is actively working to bolster resilience in its coastal area at the Diocesan Headquarter in Tulagi. The coastal location of the Diocese of Central Solomons (DOCS) office complex, which...

Solomon Islands Commits to Marine Pollution Reduction

SOLOMON Islands made a groundbreaking step in acceding to eight (8) conventions and protocols related to marine and air pollution at the occasion of the 82nd session of the Marine Pollution Environment Committee (MEPC 82) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, UK from 30th September to 4th...

Agribusiness Producers in Malaita Province Hailed

A joint mission team from the World Bank and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have commended Agribusiness Producers Organizations (ABPOs) approved under the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) grants in Malaita. This was during the team’s visit to the province from September 18 to 21, 2024. The team following...

Cocoa Sector Getting Sweeter in Solomon Islands

AUSTRALIA continues to invest in the Solomon Islands cocoa sector. This investment has been boosted by Australia’s support for Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to launch a new locally produced drinking chocolate. Launched in celebration of KPSI’s 20th anniversary, the new product celebrates KPSI’s recent value-added cocoa processing and export...

UK Cocoa Buyers Undertake Successful Trade Mission to Solomon Islands

THE UK Government has supported 17 cocoa buyers to visit Solomon Islands to increase cocoa exports to the UK. Supporting the cocoa trade between Solomon Islands and the UK is a win-win, driving growth and increasing incomes for Solomon Islands farmers whilst giving UK consumers access to the best...

Solomon Islands Launches Climate Monitoring System

BY CHRIS ALEX THE Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology officially launched the Integrated Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (IMRV) System at a ceremony held at Honiara Hotel recently last week. The launch marks a vital moment in the country's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and...

Prime Minister Manele Briefed on CEMA Progress

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele is encouraged by the ongoing progress of the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities for boosting the country’s copra and cocoa exports. Manele was briefed by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on CEMA’s ongoing activities under the CEMA Recapitalization and Revitalization Strategy 2021-2027. The Committee...

Australia Invests in Waste Collection Services for Honiara Households

UNDER the Solomon-Islands Australia Partnership, Australia has partnered with Cheroa Waste Management Services (CWMS) to expand waste collection services in Honiara. CWMS, a locally owned business established in 2023, provides private garbage collection services for businesses and households in Honiara and Central Guadalcanal. CWMS currently employs eight (8) staff and collects...

Local Journalist Joins Climate Media and Traditional Knowledge Project

JEREMY Gwao, a distinguished multimedia journalist from Solomon Islands, was recently selected to join a cohort of Pacific content creators in the Australia-led Pacific Climate Media and Traditional Knowledge project in Vanuatu. This initiative, led by Australia through ABC International Development, aims to amplify climate storytelling and foster collaboration between...

Government Continues to Support CEMA Meet its Export Targets

THE Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration is continuing its funding support to the Commodities Export and Marketing Authority (CEMA) to meet its copra and cocoa export targets. Minister Hon. Harry Kuma informed Parliament that the Ministry is allocating SB$12 million in funding this year to...

MAL Intensifies Efforts in Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Bio-Control Initiatives

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has intensified its efforts to control and mitigating the impact of the destructive pest, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) across the whole of Solomon Islands. The MAL in collaboration with the New Zealand Government is pleased to provide updates on its ongoing CRB...

World Bank Report Urges Agricultural Modernization to Unlock Solomon Islands' Growth Potential

BY CHRIS ALEX THE World Bank's recent Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) suggests that modernizing the Solomon Islands' agricultural sector could lead to a significant economic boost. The report emphasizes that combining modern agricultural practices with measures to raise aspirations among farmers could result in a 4.3% growth in GDP. Currently, smallholder...

Signing of Exchange of Notes for the Construction of Fisheries Research Center at Solomon Islands National University

THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is pleased to announce the signing of an Exchange of Notes between the Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and His Excellency Miwa Yoshiaki, Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands. This confirms Japan’s commitment to providing Grant Aid for...

Fisheries Ministry Boosts Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber Farming

THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers. These marine commodities are among the Ministry’s strategic investment programs aimed at stimulating rural economic growth and food security in the country. Minister of Fisheries and...

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Government Begins Review to Re-Establish Public Works Department (PWD)

THE Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is progressing the re-establishment of the Public Works Department (PWD). The Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga informed Parliament last week that Ministerial Officials are carrying out a review and assessment to ensure a workable and sustainable PWD. It is anticipated...

Discussions Underway with MPG on Relocation of Vulnerable Communities

THE National Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (MLHS) is discussing with the Malaita Provincial Government to assist in implementing climate change adaptation strategies for the relocation and resettlement of communities affected by climate change. Lands Minister Hon. Polycarp Pae announced this in Parliament this week during...

MFAET Delivers Dehydrator Machine to Cathliro Commodities with PACER Plus Support

CATHLIRO Commodities, a women-led and locally owned cocoa producer and exporter, was officially handed over a food dehydrator machine today. The new equipment, funded by the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Work Programme, is set to enhance the company’s capacity to process and export value-added cocoa products...