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Solomon Islands Timber Processors Achieve International Certification to Boost Exports and Jobs

The Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA) and its members—Hatanga Timber Ltd, Value-Added Timber Association Timber Company Ltd, and Top Timber Ltd—have secured internationally recognised Chain of Custody Certification, enabling them to demonstrate sustainable sourcing of forest products…

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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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Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Agribusiness Development

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting agribusiness development as a key driver of economic growth, rural development, and food security in Solomon Islands. MAL Permanent Secretary Dr Samson Viulu made the statement…

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Minister Agovaka Signs Key Japan-Funded Projects to Boost Waste Management and Forestry

The Government of Solomon Islands today exchanged Notes and signed two Grant Agreements with the Government of Japan under the Economic and Social Development Programme for two key projects benefiting government ministries. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon.…

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Ulawa Bee Farmers Receive Long-Awaited Boost as Beekeeping Equipment Arrives

BY LIONEL TAORAO – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER The Ulawa Bee Farmers Producer Association in Makira-Ulawa Province has received long-awaited beekeeping materials, a major milestone expected to significantly boost honey production and improve rural livelihoods on Ulawa Island. The official handover…

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The Workshop Awareness on Managing Land and Natural Resources Successfully Held for OheOhe Conservation Foundation

The Ohe’Ohe Conservation Foundation (OCF), in partnership with the Solomon Islands Rangers, recently held a three-day workshop aimed at raising awareness about Managing Land and Natural Resources, to enhance tribal members and the community’s grasp of sustainable resource management. The…

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RSDP invests $1.5M into West Are’are Constituency Seaweed Farming Initiative to Boost Production   

The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency.…

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