August 2025

Australia and New Zealand Supporting Progress Towards Solomon Islands Timber Industry Sustainability 

Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and…

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MID’s Laboratory Ensures Compliance and Safety in Friendship Hall Improvement Projects

The Quality Assurance and Control Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is collaborating closely with local contractors to oversee and ensure the successful execution of the ongoing improvement works at Friendship Hall. This quality assurance team with the…

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Baete Opens Transformation Pathways Training Workshop

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially opened the Transformation Pathways Training Workshop; a three-day program aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands’ capacity to plan and implement sustainable agricultural and food system strategies. The opening remarks was delivered by…

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MAL and YECSI Partner to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Cocoa and Copra Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to partner with Young Entrepreneurs Council of Solomon Islands YECSI through the ministry’s Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), marking a significant milestone in youth participation in the agriculture sector. The…

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“We Are in this Together,” SPREP Reminds Delegates as Pacific Loss and Damage Dialogue Concludes

The dialogue, which began on August 11, brought together Pacific governments, civil society, academia, NGOs, and the private sector. Its goal was to collectively advance the region’s priorities on loss and damage (L&D) — an issue deemed by participants as…

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Pacific Leaders Urged to Unite on Data Sharing to Tackle Climate Loss and Damage

BY EDNAL PALMER, IN-DEPTH SOLOMONS Delegates and leaders from across the Pacific have been told that data and information are the backbone of good decision-making on climate-induced Loss and Damage (L&D). Without them, policymakers are essentially flying blind. Speaking during…

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“Youth Can End Malaria!” – Dr. Edgar Pollard Inspires Young Solomon Islanders on International Youth Day 2025

BY JOY OFASIA Solomon Islands environmental scientist and public health advocate, Dr. Edgar Pollard on this year’s International Youth Day, delivered a powerful message to the country’s young people: you can be the generation that ends malaria. Speaking in an…

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Diarrhoea Outbreak Still Ongoing; Public Urged to Remain Vigilant and Take Precautionary Measures

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to monitor the ongoing diarrhoea outbreak. While cases have been declining in Honiara, Guadalcanal, and some provinces, cases have been surging in Western and Malaita provinces. From the last reporting week,…

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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…

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