Finance and Aid Funding

Signing of CAUSE II to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Economic Access in Solomon Islands

THE Solomon Islands Government and the World Bank signed the financing agreements that will enable Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project II (CAUSE II) to move into the implementation phase. The signatories on the 5th November ceremony at the…

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Australia and Superfly Bring Solar Freezers for Remote Solomon Islands Businesses

AUSTRALIA has announced support to Superfly Ltd., a leading solar power provider in Solomon Islands to subsidise the cost of solar-powered freezer units for 30 small businesses across Solomon Islands. Australia will fund a 50 per cent reduction with the cost…

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MAL Minister Thanks New Zealand for $100K Funding Support

SOLOMON Islands Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Honorable Franklyn Derek Wasi, has thanked the Government and people of New Zealand for their generous funding support towards the country’s cocoa sector. Last Friday 11th October 2024, Minister…

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SIG Engages Development Partners in Roundtable Dialogue to Accelerate Bina Harbour Tuna Project

THE Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has hosted a fruitful roundtable dialogue with development partners to accelerate progress on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant…

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Signing of Exchange of Notes for the Construction of Fisheries Research Center at Solomon Islands National University

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…

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Fisheries Ministry Boosts Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber Farming

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…

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Discussions Underway with MPG on Relocation of Vulnerable Communities

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…

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MFAET Delivers Dehydrator Machine to Cathliro Commodities with PACER Plus Support

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…

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ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy

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…

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