SINCE the national inception on 2nd June 2022 of the “Ensuring Resilient Ecosystems and Representative Protected Areas in Solomon Islands” (EREPA) work is already moving ahead to implement the project in the four provinces identified as project sites for EREPA.…
ONE of the largest fisheries surveillance operations in the world, Operation Kurukuru, came to a successful closed 27 October, 2022 , marking a return to full operational strength post-covid. Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director Fisheries Operations Allan Rahari…
SOLOMON Islands takes on invasive pests through biosecurity surveillance and training. Biosecurity surveillances and trainings were recently held in the Solomon Islands aimed at protecting the country against the emergence of invasive pests and diseases. Carried out by a Pacific…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THERE is an increasing trend of collection and preservation of pest insects in the Solomon Islands by the Research Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock over the years. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and…
TEAMS from the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) paid a visit to Sape farm and were glad to witness the progress of the government co-funded cassava Pack house facility,…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE Solomon Islands Government’s Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification Seismological Service Section is closely monitoring the developments on the island of Savo concerning its Volcano. The volcano has recently shown some activity, however, it does…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE National Disaster Management Office has stressed the need for the general public in the country to take early warnings seriously in disaster preparedness. National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Deputy Director, Jonathan Tafiariki told ENVIRONMENT MEDIA that…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU IT is lacking to see most homes, people, families, or communities in the Solomon Islands eat a balanced diet in their daily meals, says Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Permanent Secretary Lottie Vaisekavea. Based on this year’s…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU LOTTIE Vaisekavea, the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has admitted his aim and commitment to ensure a stronger and prosperous agriculture sector for the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the official launch and…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus have jointly launched the National African Swine Fever Action Plan 2022 for the Solomon Islands to respond to the viral disease if it…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE global theme for this year’s World Food Day that’s been celebrated in Honiara is “Leave No One Behind, Better production, Better nutrition, Better environment.” Observed each year on October 16, World Food Day is meant to…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) together with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in Honiara in collaboration with its partners and stakeholders are celebrating the World Food Day starting Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st October…