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…
The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement II (CAUSE II) Project Management Unit (PMU) today brought together Solomon Islands contractors for an important consultation on their participation in the Inclusive Contract Repackaging Strategy for Asphalt Concrete (AC) Roads. The meeting…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology, has called for the proactive Advancement of Sustainable Solutions to strengthen the Asia Pacific Region’s Resilience. Speaking at the Conference of the Sixth Forum…
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and…
The Quality Assurance and Control Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is collaborating closely with local contractors to oversee and ensure the successful execution of the ongoing improvement works at Friendship Hall. This quality assurance team with the…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to partner with Young Entrepreneurs Council of Solomon Islands YECSI through the ministry’s Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), marking a significant milestone in youth participation in the agriculture sector. The…
Malaita Province, 19 August 2025 — Tribes from the Bina region are helping the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project gain a deeper understanding of their land, stories, and culture, to support planning for respectful and inclusive development. Using a…
The Government of Solomon Islands and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) yesterday signed an agreement to partner on a US$20 million project to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and build resilience to climate change, directly benefiting more than…
The Solomon Islands Rural Transformation (SIART) project, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), has successfully handover vital agricultural equipment to several Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira, and Guadalcanal. In a dedicated handover ceremony…
Forestry officers including grounds men at the National Herbarium and Botanical Garden (NHBG) have received capacity building training on display plants maintenance through Japanese International Corporation Agency’s (JICA) assistance. Training was facilitated by JICA’s Volunteer at the National Herbarium and…
