FOREST and food are indeed crucial to the survival of humanity, as well as the entire forest ecosystem and as custodians we, humans have a responsibility to ensure it is sustainably managed and are not being overexploited. Forestry Permanent Secretary,…
BY CHRIS ALEX A new twinning partnership between the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology was officially launched on Tuesday this week in Honiara. This collaboration aims to enhance meteorological capabilities in the Solomon Islands…
Honiara, 28 February 2025 – The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing access to climate finance and strengthening public spending during the 2nd Climate Typology Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting, held at the Ministry of National Planning…
BY JOY OFASIA Dr. Shane Tutua, co-owner of SolAgro, is representing the Solomon Islands at the prestigious FoodEx 2025 expo in Tokyo, Japan, according to JICA Solomon Islands. Earlier this month, he is showcasing the company’s ngali nut products and…
THE Ghatere Adventist Primary School (GAPS) on South Kolobanagara Island in Western Province has received a new Sanitation Facility (Ablution Block) from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). The official handover took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has marked a significant milestone in its journey to reshape higher education with the official launch of the Centre for Islands Futures (CIF). The inaugural event, held on 17 March 2025, was attended by…
HONIARA, Solomon Islands, 3rd March 2025 – The Environment and Conservation Division (ECD) under Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) handed over ID cards for rangers of Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PA) through its Project…
MINISTRY of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM) through the Environment & Conservation Division (ECD) is reviewing one of the Government key Biodiversity Policy documents-the Solomon Islands National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NBSAP). An oversight committee consists of…
“Just, Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transition” – Are Pacific Island Countries’ moving quickly towards 100 percent renewable energy? THE harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment are now well-documented. There is a global push to move to renewable sources…
BY CHRIS ALEX British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Paul Turner, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the country’s transition to renewable energy. In a recent media briefing, Turner outlined the importance of regulatory reforms and the…
The leaders and people of Bina Harbour, West Kwaio, Malaita Province warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP to their community and facilitated his delegation’s tour around the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project site. The site visit culminated…
THE RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is rolling out a Nutritional Advice & Incentivisation Program for RSIPF officers starting on February 2025. This is a new initiative that was put together by the RAPPP’s Health, Wellbeing and Community…