THE Network for the Indigenous People Solomons (NIPS) on the 5th of January 2022 successfully held a one-day workshop in Kosisi village, Hograno district in Isabel province. The project “Support community-based protocols for maintaining Biocultural system, food security and gendered…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU FRANK PORAU an Ontong Javanese said they have been using a plant to treat COVID19 symptoms or influenza- like disease. Mr Porau, a teacher said they have been using the plant as a medicine to cure Flu…
BY MAINE LIVETT in Gizo SOLOMON ISLANDS will have a first ever biosecurity treatment facility by next year according to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. PM Sogavare was speaking to the people of western province during 38TH second appointed day celebration…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Solomon Islands Rangers office in partnership with the Ahetaha Water Conservation Association Project Coordinator has strengthened the capacity of local rangers from both Ahetaha Water Conservation and To’okina Tribal Land Conservation in Manawai Harbour, East Are’Are Malaita…
“EFFECTIVE climate services facilitate decisions that will reduce the impacts of climate-related disasters, improved food security, health outcome, and water resource management” This statement was made by Dr. Melchior Mataki Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster…
BY RODERICK DESURI ISLES MEDIA FREELANCE REPORTER SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) year 2 students undertaking Fisheries Studies have today visited Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Office as part of their studies under Fisheries Information processing and Lab unit. The visit was organized…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Mai-Maasina conservation group (MMGB) from Malaita Province had recently completed a look and learn trip with Western and Choiseul province conservation associations. The trip was organized to provide an opportunity for various conservation reps allied under MMGB…
BY RODRICK DESURI Freelance Journalist Marine Ecology year one students of the Solomon Islands national university (SINU) further broaden their knowledge recently in an organised field trip to the Turtle Beach in West Honiara last week. The field trip was…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE World Tsunami day was successfully marked with style today Friday 5th at the National Disaster Management office in east Honiara. The World Tsunami day is marked every year on fifth (5th) of November. This year’s event which…
Honiara 26 October 2021: Staff of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources commenced a weeklong training on public services processes and procedures starting Monday this week. The training is aimed at educating both long-serving and new officers of MFMR…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE past stories of UXO impacts serves to highlight how critical and important to take urgent action and as a govt we are tasked with ensuring the security of our people and to accept any support that…
BY MIKE TUA MILTON Maelikini sews school bags for children with his hands, needle, and thread from recycled Solrais bags from his rural home space in Kilusakwalo village, Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province. Although it takes a lot of craftsmanship, patience,…