MAL Strengthens Public–Private Partnerships to Drive Agricultural Growth
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is realizing the opportunity to advancing the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as a key strategy for transforming the agriculture and livestock sector in the Solomon Islands. In recent collaborations, MAL has signed three Memoranda…
First-Time Seaweed Farmer Sees Hope in New Venture
BY JOY OFASIA Allan Sia, a young man from East Kwara’ae in Malaita Province, is trying something new — seaweed farming. For the first time, Allan and his wife are part of a local seaweed project near their village, and…
Australia Welcomes Sustainable Future for Kolombangara
A signing event on 3 October marked the next phase of Solomon Islands’ sustainable forestry industry, celebrating New Forests’ agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL). New Forests is an Australian-headquartered company that is an…
Water Monitoring System Installed at Fagwa Water Source
BY LESLEY FOINAGWA – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCHER A new water monitoring system has been installed at the Fagwa water source as part of the Bina Harbour Project’s commitment to sustainable water resource management in West Kwaio, Malaita province. The system…
Minister Wasi Calls for Prioritization of Peoples Needs at STODAS Project Regional Meeting in Honiara
Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock is calling on STODAS project recipient countries to prioritise people’s needs by collectively identifying best strategies to enhance implementation, ensuring that our rural populations and all stakeholders benefit holistically through the project activities.…