BY JOY OFASIA A new chapter has begun for agriculture in the Solomon Islands with the official launch of the Sape Farm Pack House, a modern facility that promises to transform how local farmers prepare and sell their produce. The…
BY JOY OFASIA Sape Farm, a prominent agricultural and agribusiness development company in Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands, has officially launched its state-of-the-art Pack House, marking a significant milestone. The Pack House will revolutionize local farmers by enabling them to…
BY JOY OFASIA In 2017, Sape Farm had nothing more than five bush knives, a patch of land, and a big dream. Today, that dream has become a reality, with the official opening of the Solomon Islands’ first-ever cassava export…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has hailed the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair as a powerful platform for economic empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth, calling on all stakeholders to build on the momentum to transform the Solomon Islands economy from…
Honiara, Solomon Islands — The Government of the Solomon Islands has today reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific.…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), through its Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project, has successfully handed over 30 generators to Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira/Ulawa, and Guadalcanal. A formal handover ceremony…
Honiara, 2 July 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially launched the China–Solomon Islands Agritech Workshop, a landmark event jointly organized with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) under the Solomon Islands–China Agricultural Cooperation Framework.…
Rome, Italy (1 July 2025) – As plant pests continue to haunt farmers and hamper food production, Solomon Islands is committed to protect plants and take actions to prevent the spread of plant pests. International legal instruments, such as Plant Protection…
Small craft operators and travellers in Temotu province are set to significantly enhance the safety of their inter-island maritime travel with the installation of the Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for small crafts in Lata last week. This vital initiative,…
The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two remote…
Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in infrastructure, local business and job creation – growing economic opportunities for the people of Solomon Islands. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, alongside…
The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project successfully held a four-day Capacity Building Workshop from June 17th to 20th at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara. The workshop convened technical officers and experts from various departments of the…