A National Workshop on the Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) and sustainable wildlife management in Solomon Islands was successfully convened by the MECDM through Environment & Conservation Division with its key stakeholders…
BY MYRNE LIVETT RURAL FARMERS in Central Guadalcanal have called on political leaders, government leaders, Chiefs and educated leaders in the community to help cocoa farmers in the villages by boosting agri-business at the community level. Lemuel Bobby and Elihu…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) was launched in Tulagi Ngella, Central Island province recently, according to Robert Manebona, a CIP spokesperson. Mr Manebona recently told Environment Media Solomon Islands that UNICEF was selected as the primary…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE topographical survey and geotechnical investigation at the site for the planned relocation of the Solomon Islands’ biggest hospital in Honiara have been completed. The survey and investigation works that commenced from March to May this year…
THE Environment and Conservation Division in the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology carried out routine compliance checks on the various sporting facilities currently under development for the 2023 South Pacific Games. This is part of the…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU YOUNG Freelance Journalist, Jeremy Gwao said he was thrilled upon receiving his MEDIA award in ‘Climate Reporting’ on Saturday 18 June during this year’s 2022 Media award night. He said he was beyond blessed to receive such…
BY JOY OFASIA AUKI Township in Malaita Province has changed a lot after the completion of the Auki Market Vendor Association campaign on waste management in partnership with the Malaita Provincial Government. Auki Market Vendor Association (AMVA) President Joy Ramo…
TODAY Tuesday, 7th of June 2022, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is marking World Food Safety Day (WFSD) celebrations with the theme: SAFER FOOD, BETTER HEALTH with its key messages that will be emphasized through Radio Health…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA A sanitation project has been completed for Kadova Village at Katario Ward 13, Northeast Choiseul. The Sanitation project consists of a ‘Toilet House’ and ‘Water Tank’ to support Kadova community. According to the Member of Provincial Assembly…
BY JEREMY GWAO FREELANCE JOURNALIST 35-year-old Francis Filia has had to sit in a wheelchair for more than 17 years due to a physical impairment on his spine. From his home in the Solomon Islands, he hears the waves each…
Former Police Bomb Disposal Expert Sets Up Business BY JOHN HOUANIHAU AN ex-Police Staff Sergeant and Bomb Disposal Expert, Michael Barry Makaraiara, who served in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit for more than 25…
Amongst 39 other communities across the country, Lambu Lambu, community in South East Vella la Vella in the Western Province is the latest community empowered to plan, construct, manage and maintain their own water supply systems, sanitation and personal and…