Agriculture Sector Needs More Support
THE recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara has highlighted that agriculture sector remains the country’s top sector that is yet to realize its potential and contribution to the national economy. This finding is supported by reports from…
Western Border Outpost Work Has Commenced at Shortland Island
WORKS have commenced at the Western Border Outpost at Shortland Island with the arrival of the first barge on 29 August 2024. Australian High Commissioner, Rod Hilton, said this marked a significant milestone for the Western Border Outpost, a multi-million…
Babatana Project: A Model for Sustainability in Choiseul Province
BY CHRIS ALEX IN the lush expanse of Choiseul province near the Kolombangara River, the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project stands as a testament to the power of community-led environmental stewardship. This initiative, covering tribal lands identified as a Key Biodiversity…
Kongulai Water Supply Shut Down
SOLOMON Water announces that water supply from Kongulai is temporarily closed due to high turbidity caused by recent heavy rains. Turbidity, which indicates cloudiness from particles like silt and mud, can make water unsafe for drinking and use. The closure…
Australia Boosts Support for Solomon Islands’ Productive Sector – Expansion of Cathliro Cocoa Facility
THIS week, Australia announced further support for Solomon Islands’ cocoa industry through a new processing facility to be built at Cathliro in Honiara Australia has been supporting local businesses in the productive sector (such as coconut, cocoa and cassava) to…