SIDA Introduces Flour Processing Machines and Products in Honiara
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A LOCAL-based organization, Solomon Islands Development Agency has introduced the processing of dried cassava, kumara, taro, and banana starch into flour in the country. The development of tropical flour products is seen as a major step taken…
Six Communities Took Part in Recycling Workshop
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU SIX communities namely Ambu, Kokomu, Lilisiana, Ngalisagore, sikitae and Fasitoro have successfully taken part in a recycling workshop in Auki last week on March 29 and 30. Auki Market Vendor Association project coordinator Joel Reverly said, four…
SI receive Radiation Measuring Instrument from IAEA
A VIRTUAL ceremony took place to mark the official handing over of radiation detection instruments by the Miroslav Pinak Acting Director, Division of radiation transport and waste safety from the International Atomic Energy Agency and received by Ambassador Collin Beck…
Varivao Exports Yellow Cassava , Couple Gets 38K
Varivao Holdings Limited has exported a 20-foot container of frozen cassava with a couple earning just over $38,000 for supplying yellow cassava from their farm. Varivao Holdings Limited, the only locally owned community-based company in the country, exported the 14…
Heavy Rain Warning is Now in Force for All Provinces
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A heavy rain warning is now in force through all the nine provinces in the Solomon Islands, according to the Solomon Island Meteorology Service in Honiara this afternoon. Weather forecasting officer, Edward Maru told environment media that…