Government Affairs

MALD Hands Over SBD750, 000 Grant to KPSI for Cocoa Butter Press Machine

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…

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AIM-N Project Successfully Held GESI Capacity Building Training to Strengthen Inclusive Agricultural Services

The Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project yesterday at the St Barnabas Cathedral Leaf Hat Melanesian Haus successfully held a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Induction Capacity Building Training aimed at strengthening inclusive agricultural extension and service…

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Bina Harbour Project Achieves Key Design Milestone

The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has reached a major milestone, completing its concept design after a year of geotechnical studies and intensive planning. The detailed design—covering the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities—was presented last week in Honiara…

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Australian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Solomon Islands

A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening interparliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia’s Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared…

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AIM-N Project National Steering Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Agriculture Investment for Market and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project National Steering Committee (NSC) successfully held its inaugural meeting. The meeting was chaired by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary and NSC Chairman, Dr Samson Viulu. Key discussions…

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Biosecurity Training and Information Session Held for SICCI Stakeholders

Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) recently hosted a successful Biosecurity Training & Information Session at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara. The session, held in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI)…

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UNDP Conducts Stakeholder Consultations for New Biogas Project in Solomon Islands

Technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security…

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Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock appointed New Director of Communication and Information

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sharon Nanau as the new Director of Communication and Information. Ms. Nanau holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Politics from the University of the…

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SIART Empowers 43 Young Professionals in the Agriculture Sector

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…

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Ngoragora Villagers Invest in Cocoa for a Brighter Future

Monday 10 December, Honiara – In Ngoragora village near Kirakira, villagers are at full swing implementing their agribusiness project that will ease economic burdens and immensely benefit the community in the not-too-distant future. Working under the Central Bauro Cocoa Farmers Association,…

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Nukukaisi Farmers Benefitting from their Agribusiness

Thursday 11 December, Honiara – Members of the Vaimatesa Savings and Producer Group in Nukukaisi, West Bauro, Makira/Ulawa Province are reaping the reward of investing in their cocoa farms. With funding support from the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation…

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