SIART Empowers 43 Young Professionals in the Agriculture Sector
Monday 15 December, Honiara – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young…
CEMA Board Officially Appoints Mr. Colin Yow as New CEO
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) Board has formally appointed Mr. Colin Yow as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEMA, following the successful completion of the CEO recruitment process. The official contract signing took place on 12th December…
Ngoragora Villagers Invest in Cocoa for a Brighter Future
Monday 10 December, Honiara – In Ngoragora village near Kirakira, villagers are at full swing implementing their agribusiness project that will ease economic burdens and immensely benefit the community in the not-too-distant future. Working under the Central Bauro Cocoa Farmers Association,…
Nukukaisi Farmers Benefitting from their Agribusiness
Thursday 11 December, Honiara – Members of the Vaimatesa Savings and Producer Group in Nukukaisi, West Bauro, Makira/Ulawa Province are reaping the reward of investing in their cocoa farms. With funding support from the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation…
Weather Forecasters Graduate from Australia’s Meteorology Training Centre
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has welcomed home two forecasters who have completed their postgraduate qualification at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Training College. The program has equipped SIMS forecasters Frank Bale and Richard Huka with improved skills in…