Government Affairs

MARA Top Officials Visit SAPE Farm, Discuss Potential Areas of Collaboration 

SENIOR supervisory officials from the Administration and Management Institute (AMI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of the People’s Republic of China on October 6, 2024, visited SAPE farm in North Guadalcanal. The MARA team is comprised…

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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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MAL Intensifies Efforts in Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Bio-Control Initiatives

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has intensified its efforts to control and mitigating the impact of the destructive pest, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) across the whole of Solomon Islands. The MAL in collaboration with the New Zealand…

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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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Government Begins Review to Re-Establish Public Works Department (PWD)

THE Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is progressing the re-establishment of the Public Works Department (PWD). The Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga informed Parliament last week that Ministerial Officials are carrying out a review and…

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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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Provincial Consultation on Draft Environment Bill 2023 Held

THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM) successfully conducted provincial consultations on the draft Environment Bill 2023 for Rennell-Bellona Province and East Guadalcanal on September 4th, 2024, in Honiara and Marau Station respectively. The Honiara consultation…

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Japan Reaffirms Support for Solomon Islands Fisheries Sector

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…

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