Government Affairs

Urgent Call for Multidisciplinary Action to Transform Solomon Islands’ Domestic Agrifood Systems

A bold and urgent call for multidisciplinary collaboration has set the tone for decisive collective action to transform the Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood system. Supervising Permanent Secretary (PS) and Deputy Secretary – Corporate (DSC), Mrs. Elda Leah Wate of the…

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BSI Penalises Illegal Honey Importer with SBD $25,000 Fine

Reminded Importers that Unauthorised Importation of Restricted Animal or Plant Products is Illegal, Regulated Products Requires Import Permit. Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) has imposed an SBD $25,000 non-compliance penalty on a company that unlawfully imported 23 bottles of honey (500g…

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MAL SIART Project Hand Over Agricultural Equipment Worth more than SBD 827K to Boost Productivity

The Solomon Islands Rural Transformation (SIART) project, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), has successfully handover vital agricultural equipment to several Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira, and Guadalcanal. In a dedicated handover ceremony…

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Ministry of Infrastructure Development Urges Citizens to Maintain Clean and Safe Roads

The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) strongly condemns the ongoing practice of spitting red betel nut stains on road line markings and median fences and discarding rubbish onto main roads. TIMSD stated,…

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Maximising Trade Benefits Through SCHS Compliance: A Win-Win for Exporters, Shippers and Biosecurity

In a step toward enhancing trade efficiency and maintaining strong biosecurity systems and processes, the Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), completed the audit of the sea container depot in Honiara to ensure compliance with…

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Forty MAL Officers Complete IPAM Training, Now Eligible for Promotion

Forty officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have successfully completed the Knowing Your Public Service (KYPS) and Code of Conduct training facilitated by the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM). The training marks a key milestone,…

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18 Fisheries Officers Complete Public Service Induction Training

Eighteen officers from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), stationed at the Honiara Headquarters and from our Provincial Fisheries Offices, are now eligible for formal confirmation of their positions following the successful completion of the Knowing Your Public…

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Export of Seaweed Product/Commodity under Exchange Control ‘Specific Authority’

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (Comptroller of Foreign Exchange), pursuant to Regulation 13 of the Exchange Control (Foreign Exchange) Regulation 1977 and Gazette Notice No: 44, 01st May 2025 hereby notifies that all Seaweed products are now subject to…

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