ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy

ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy

Editor’s DeskSep 13, 20243 min read

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands are joining other partners to help Solomon Islands transition to renewable energy with a transformational project that will accelerate renewable energy generation and battery storage system installation, support power…

Provincial Consultation on Draft Environment Bill 2023 Held

Provincial Consultation on Draft Environment Bill 2023 Held

Editor’s DeskSep 13, 20244 min read

THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM) successfully conducted provincial consultations on the draft Environment Bill 2023 for Rennell-Bellona Province and East Guadalcanal on September 4th, 2024, in Honiara and Marau Station respectively. The Honiara consultation…

Hon. Manemahaga Calls for Balanced Development

Hon. Manemahaga Calls for Balanced Development

Editor’s DeskSep 12, 20244 min read

BY CHRIS ALEX HON. Trevor Manemahaga, the Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology, has reminded Parliament on the need for balanced infrastructure and economic development in the country. Minister Manemahaga, in line with the Prime Minister’s sentiments,…

Japan Reaffirms Support for Solomon Islands Fisheries Sector

Japan Reaffirms Support for Solomon Islands Fisheries Sector

Editor’s DeskSep 12, 20244 min read

THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) yesterday hosted a delegation from Japan, led by Ambassador Miwa Yoshiaki, who reaffirmed Japan’s sustained support to the Solomon Islands’ fisheries sector. This ongoing support is rooted in Japan’s early commitment to…

NATI in Fote Redevelopment Plan Progressing

NATI in Fote Redevelopment Plan Progressing

Editor’s DeskSep 12, 20243 min read

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is re-engaging with the Fote community and landowning groups, for the redevelopment of the once renown National Agriculture Training Institute (NATI) at Fote, West Kwaraáe in Malaita province. NATI was operational at Fote…