THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is pleased to announce the signing of an Exchange of Notes between the Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and His Excellency Miwa Yoshiaki, Ambassador of Japan to Solomon…
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers. These marine commodities are among the Ministry’s strategic investment programs aimed at stimulating rural economic…
THE National Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (MLHS) is discussing with the Malaita Provincial Government to assist in implementing climate change adaptation strategies for the relocation and resettlement of communities affected by climate change. Lands Minister…
CATHLIRO Commodities, a women-led and locally owned cocoa producer and exporter, was officially handed over a food dehydrator machine today. The new equipment, funded by the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Work Programme, is set to enhance…
2024 has been a record year so far for the removal of explosive remnants of war remaining in Solomon Islands from the Second World War. More than 5,400 bombs have already been destroyed thanks to the combination of Operation Render…
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands are joining other partners to help Solomon Islands transition to renewable energy with a transformational project that will accelerate renewable energy generation and battery storage system installation, support power…
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) yesterday hosted a delegation from Japan, led by Ambassador Miwa Yoshiaki, who reaffirmed Japan’s sustained support to the Solomon Islands’ fisheries sector. This ongoing support is rooted in Japan’s early commitment to…
SOLOMON Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] sees Bina Harbor project as an important national project that can address some of the country’s major issues such as lack of employment opportunities and poor economic activities. As the peak organization…
THE Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods. The damage caused by these beetles reduces the number of coconuts available for food and drinking…
BY CHRIS ALEX IN the lush expanse of Choiseul province near the Kolombangara River, the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project stands as a testament to the power of community-led environmental stewardship. This initiative, covering tribal lands identified as a Key Biodiversity…
SPECIALIST explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024. Over the coming days, more than 250 explosive ordnance specialists, from over eight countries will deploy…
BY JOY OFASIA THE Solomon Islands, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is taking significant strides to bolster tsunami preparedness and safeguard its communities, according to USAID on Facebook. This partnership involves multiple initiatives aimed…