The Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project yesterday at the St Barnabas Cathedral Leaf Hat Melanesian Haus successfully held a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Induction Capacity Building Training aimed at strengthening inclusive agricultural extension and service…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting agribusiness development as a key driver of economic growth, rural development, and food security in Solomon Islands. MAL Permanent Secretary Dr Samson Viulu made the statement…
The Government of Solomon Islands today exchanged Notes and signed two Grant Agreements with the Government of Japan under the Economic and Social Development Programme for two key projects benefiting government ministries. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon.…
The Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derek Rawcliffe Manuari, has stressed that tailored support for renewable energy projects in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is critical to achieving an inclusive and sustainable…
BY LIONEL TAORAO – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER The Asi’ala tribe of Tawarodo on Ugi Island in the Makira Ulawa Province on December 2025 has formally declared and publicised its Tribal Marine Managed Area (MMA) Plan, reinforcing community-led efforts to protect…
BY LIONEL TAORAO – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER The Ulawa Bee Farmers Producer Association in Makira-Ulawa Province has received long-awaited beekeeping materials, a major milestone expected to significantly boost honey production and improve rural livelihoods on Ulawa Island. The official handover…
The Ohe’Ohe Conservation Foundation (OCF), in partnership with the Solomon Islands Rangers, recently held a three-day workshop aimed at raising awareness about Managing Land and Natural Resources, to enhance tribal members and the community’s grasp of sustainable resource management. The…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) held a dialogue with salt fish vendors on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, to discuss concerns regarding the sale of salt fish at the Honiara Central Market. During the meeting, the Council clearly informed the vendors…
The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency.…
The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has reached a major milestone, completing its concept design after a year of geotechnical studies and intensive planning. The detailed design—covering the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities—was presented last week in Honiara…