Dragon Fruit, an Alternative Cash Crop Says Local Agriculture Scientist
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU SOLOMON Islands agriculture scientist, James Earnest described ‘Dragon Fruit’ as a perfect alternative cash crop that rural farmers in the country can make good money and benefit from its commercial value. Earnest said the dragon fruit does…
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Construction of Tina Hydropower Project
MAJOR construction work on the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) is moving ahead this month following the official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday 2nd November, at the project site in Central Guadalcanal. The much-anticipated event was officiated by the Prime…
Reviving the Savo Volcano Emergency and Disaster Management Plan
THE Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, and the Chairman of the National Disaster Council (NDC), Dr. Melchior Mataki reiterated the critical importance of reviewing the 1975 Savo Evacuation Plan to develop…
Fighting Against the Wave
The Restless Seas of Walande Community Many of the coastal communities in the Solomon Islands are facing the threat of coastal erosion. Walande Community, in the Southern region of Malaita province, is a classic example of a community that battles…
Kokonut Pacific to Establish Factory in Malaita Province
Kokonut Pacific Limited (KPL) is looking to extend its business services to the provinces. Malaita Province is the first province they are looking to set up a coconut oil processing factory. According to Maureen Taro, Marketing & Production officer of…