Pacific Ocean Is Our Identity and Future, Says Commissioner Dr. Manoni

Pacific Ocean Is Our Identity and Future, Says Commissioner Dr. Manoni

Editor’s Desk Sep 17, 2025 3 min read

BY LYNNISSHA RUNA – ISLES FREELANCHER Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr. Filimon Manoni stated at the recent Pacific Forum Panel Dialogue on the Future of the Blue Pacific that the Pacific Ocean is central to the identity, heritage, transportation, and sustenance…

MECDM Showcases National Resilience Tools At PIFLM54 Side Event

MECDM Showcases National Resilience Tools At PIFLM54 Side Event

Editor’s Desk Sep 17, 2025 5 min read

HONIARA – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), showcased a suite of national resilience tools at a side event during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54). The event, themed “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems,…

CEMA Explores Partnership Opportunities with Applied Nutrition Pty Ltd in Brisbane

CEMA Explores Partnership Opportunities with Applied Nutrition Pty Ltd in Brisbane

Editor’s Desk Sep 16, 2025 2 min read

The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) recently led a successful mission to Brisbane, Australia, to explore partnership opportunities with Applied Nutrition Pty Ltd, a leading manufacturer of livestock feed premixes and nutritional supplements. Led by CEMA Director Mr. Simon Chottu…

Solomon Islands Commits Ministerial Resources to World’s First Indigenous-led, Multi-National Ocean Reserve

Solomon Islands Commits Ministerial Resources to World’s First Indigenous-led, Multi-National Ocean Reserve

Editor’s Desk Sep 16, 2025 4 min read

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, has reinforced his leadership of the Melanesian Ocean Reserve (MOR) by committing resources to a Ministerial platform today on the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands…

Solomon Islands and Kiribati to Collaborate on Tuna Processing

Solomon Islands and Kiribati to Collaborate on Tuna Processing

Editor’s Desk Sep 9, 2025 4 min read

AN MOU signing by Solomon Islands’ Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Frederick Kologeto, and Kiribati’s Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ribanataake Tiwau took place during the plenary session of the Fourth Party to the Nauru Agreement Leaders’ Summit in…