MAL and YECSI Partner to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Cocoa and Copra Sector

MAL and YECSI Partner to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Cocoa and Copra Sector

Editor’s DeskAug 20, 20253 min read

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to partner with Young Entrepreneurs Council of Solomon Islands YECSI through the ministry’s Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), marking a significant milestone in youth participation in the agriculture sector. The…

Communities Help Shape Bina Harbour Project

Communities Help Shape Bina Harbour Project

Editor’s DeskAug 20, 20253 min read

Malaita Province, 19 August 2025 — Tribes from the Bina region are helping the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project gain a deeper understanding of their land, stories, and culture, to support planning for respectful and inclusive development. Using a…

“We Are in this Together,” SPREP Reminds Delegates as Pacific Loss and Damage Dialogue Concludes

“We Are in this Together,” SPREP Reminds Delegates as Pacific Loss and Damage Dialogue Concludes

Editor’s DeskAug 13, 20253 min read

The dialogue, which began on August 11, brought together Pacific governments, civil society, academia, NGOs, and the private sector. Its goal was to collectively advance the region’s priorities on loss and damage (L&D) — an issue deemed by participants as…

Pacific Leaders Urged to Unite on Data Sharing to Tackle Climate Loss and Damage

Pacific Leaders Urged to Unite on Data Sharing to Tackle Climate Loss and Damage

Editor’s DeskAug 13, 20253 min read

BY EDNAL PALMER, IN-DEPTH SOLOMONS Delegates and leaders from across the Pacific have been told that data and information are the backbone of good decision-making on climate-induced Loss and Damage (L&D). Without them, policymakers are essentially flying blind. Speaking during…

“Youth Can End Malaria!” – Dr. Edgar Pollard Inspires Young Solomon Islanders on International Youth Day 2025

“Youth Can End Malaria!” – Dr. Edgar Pollard Inspires Young Solomon Islanders on International Youth Day 2025

Editor’s DeskAug 13, 20253 min read

BY JOY OFASIA Solomon Islands environmental scientist and public health advocate, Dr. Edgar Pollard on this year’s International Youth Day, delivered a powerful message to the country’s young people: you can be the generation that ends malaria. Speaking in an…