The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Commercial Agriculture Development Project, today handed over a grant worthSBD750, 000toKokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI)to support the purchase of a Cocoa Butter Press Machine. While handing over the cheque, Minister…
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.…
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 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.…
Monday 15 December, Honiara – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young…
More than 1,200 women, men and children in the remote community of Takataka in East ’Are’Are, Malaita Province, can now access clean, reliable solar power through the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. Delivered by local company Superfly, a new solar hub system…
Seventeen Australia Awards alumni from across the Solomon Islands have been learning firsthand from the Tina River Hydropower Development Project — Australia’s largest climate investment in the Pacific. The alumni attended a workshop led by Project Manager Mr Pradip Verma,…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has proudly announced its commitment of $30,000 as a gold sponsorship for the second YECSI Awards 2025. This announcement was made by Minister Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi during the signing ceremony, reaffirming the…
LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita. LF & Sons, established in 1997, sources cocoa…
A signing event on 3 October marked the next phase of Solomon Islands’ sustainable forestry industry, celebrating New Forests’ agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL). New Forests is an Australian-headquartered company that is an…
Solomon Islands have successful participated in the Seminar on Standardization Cooperation in Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing for Developing Countries, held from August 26 to September 8, 2025, in China. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China…