Solomon Islands’ SAFE Project Launches Strategic Planning Workshop to Strengthen Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – 20 August 2025 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and its partner the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has commenced…
Bomb Discovered Undersea and Yet to be Safely Removed for Destruction
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently discovered a U.S. 325-pound depth bomb under the sea near Seghe in the Western province. Supervising Director EODD Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Ansa Puaraua said the…
JICA Okinawa Strengthens Fisheries Partnership
Former participants of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) met with the visiting JICA Okinawa team Monday to review ongoing collaboration in coastal fisheries development. Deputy Director…
Australia and New Zealand Supporting Progress Towards Solomon Islands Timber Industry Sustainability
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and…
MID’s Laboratory Ensures Compliance and Safety in Friendship Hall Improvement Projects
The Quality Assurance and Control Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is collaborating closely with local contractors to oversee and ensure the successful execution of the ongoing improvement works at Friendship Hall. This quality assurance team with the…