THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources wishes to inform the public, fishers, stakeholders, and all licensed operators that the order, Prohibited Activities (Fishing and Possession of Beche-de-mer) 2021,prohibiting the fishing or possession of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) has officially been…
The leaders and people of Bina Harbour, West Kwaio, Malaita Province warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP to their community and facilitated his delegation’s tour around the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project site. The site visit culminated…
Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Constituency, Honourable Rick Hou on 12th of February launched the Port Adam Seaweed Farmers Association (PASFA), marking the biggest milestone in the project’s growth since its inauguration in 2023. Held at Fouele community under…
Hon 28th Jan 2025 — The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Nestor Giro, yesterday afternoon, handed over a consignment of essential seaweed farming materials to a group of farmers representing seaweed producers from across the provinces. The handover event,…
THE Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) Office has boosted the capability of Port Adam seaweed farmers with the delivery of various essential seaweed farming materials, paving the way for them to venture into large scale farming in the future. The support…
VETERINARIANS Dr Dan Edson and Dr Yushara Wijerathna, from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF), have delivered technical para-veterinary training to Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) animal health officers Funded under Australia’s AUD 622…
HONIARA, 10 DEC 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom to formalise a partnership aimed at enhancing regional cooperation to advance sustainable fisheries, maritime security and economic…
THE Solomon Islands has joined 10 other Pacific nations in signing the 2024 amendments to the US Tuna Treaty, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable fisheries management and regional cooperation. Representing the Solomon Islands at the signing was Mr. James Teri,…
THE third Pacific Regional Heads of Maritime meeting was formally opened this week. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP officially opened the regional heads of maritime meeting at the Forum Fisheries Agency headquarter in Honiara. Welcoming distinguished delegates, maritime officials…
THE Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, acknowledged the outgoing Director-General of the Forum Fisheries Agency, Dr. Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen, for her outstanding contributions to the FFA over the last two decades. Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. Manu, as she is…
BY JOY OFASIA THE Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable sea cucumber management, according to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Speaking at the Melanesia Sea Cucumber Dialogue,…
ACTING Prime Minister Hon. Bradley Tovosia opened the 23rd Annual Ministerial Forum Fisheries meeting and the 5th Annual Regional Fisheries Ministers’ meeting in Honiara yesterday morning. Ministers and Senior Officials from FFA member countries are meeting this week to discuss…
