ON 27th July 2021 Solomon Islands Ranger Association (SIRA) was awarded full membership of the International Rangers Federation (IRF). The not-for-profit organisation was established to raise awareness and professionally support the critical work that Rangers do in conserving the world’s…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CLIMATE change is projected to be the greatest threat to biodiversity in the Solomon Islands, according to Solomon Island Rangers General Secretary. Eddie Huitarau said predictions of future changes in climate in the country include coastal erosions,…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A project that aims to farm and manage trees at Kolokisu in Aruligo, North West Guadalcanal now takes shape as part of efforts to tackle and mitigate the effects of Climate Change through planting trees. The Climate…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CLIMATE Change seems to be a hot topic in politics for the country, however, are local politicians under the current government which is guided by the Prime Minister’s leadership doing enough when it comes to climate change…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CLIMATE change impacts which is now on our doors steps is a health problem, according Edgar Pollard. Climate change, change our weather patterns, and this can lead to the increase of vector borne diseases in the country.…
Photo: Mrs. Jennifer Wate. (Photo Credit: SICAN) BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CHILDREN and women are amongst the most vulnerable group to climate change impacts in Solomon islands said Jennifer Wate Development Service Exchange General Secretary. When speaking during day 3 of…
BY LIONEL TAORAO In Ulawa MORE communities on Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa province will soon have access to the constituency’s hydro power electricity project on Ulawa. The project which started on 2015 is now in its second stage;…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU NGO’s, private sectors and government stakeholders will convene a week of climate dialogue as of Monday 28 June to 2 July in Honiara. Oxfam in the Pacific has embarked on a new regional climate change program called…
BY ALEX DADAMU AMONG a range of other natural coastal hazards, Taro Island, and neighboring Supizae Island plus other parts of Choiseul province are greatly exposed to shoreline erosion caused by sea-level rise. Job Galo, 54, a business owner said…
BY ALEX DADAMU CHOISEUL Province greatly welcomes the project to connect electric power lines from Taro toSupizae Island. This was according to the Deputy Provincial Secretary, Nelson Tanito who stated that the project will greatly benefit the working population residing…
BY IAN KAUKUI SOLOMON Islands, a country with one of the world’s most extensive shorelines, has taken a step towards conserving the nesting beaches and protection of Pacific leatherback sea turtles. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) office in Honiara, with the…
DEVELOPING the Noni industry and others like kava and cassava is one of the key policy priority of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) therefore the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) remains committed to it. Permanent Secretary of…