BY JOHN HOUANIHAU ALTHOUGH people of Savo are continuing with their normal lives, the Seismology Unit of the Geological Survey Division in Honiara had cautioned them to remain alert after an earthquake triggered some minor seismic activities from the volcano…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Guadalcanal Extension office has noted huge involvement of communities in Kava farming in the remote South Guadalcanal in 2021 compared to 2018. A team from MAL Guadalcanal Province Extension office toured…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Livestock Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solomon Islands Pig Farmers Association (SIPFA) on 4th August 2021 towards development of the country’s pig industry. Permanent Secretary Ethel Tebengi…
A one-day workshop meeting to review the Honiara Lockdown Plan and to develop the Savo Island volcano preparedness and response plan was held by members of the Livelihood Sector committee (LSC) on 4th August 2021 at the Heritage Park Hotel…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU RISING sea levels are affecting gardens of giant swamp taros – a staple crop for most of the coastal dwellers in Ugi Island, Makira, and Ulawa province, according to Martha. Martha who is a single mother from…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU WATER Shortage is a common problem often faced by local communities around Gizo Township, Western province, forcing residents to fetch other sources of water from any possible means. Waterborne diseases (WBDs) have continued to be a major…
BY JOHN CHRISMA PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has recognized Guadalcanal vendors at the Honiara Central Market during his remarks at the Guadalcanal 37th second Appointed day at Marau Station this week. Prime Minister Sogavare said the Guadalcanal vendors have been supplying the…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU LIFE becomes a reality for Luke keni and her beautiful wife Rose Keni when they had their firstborn son in 2000. Before they were married, both have left High School due to some financial difficulties and lived…
THE Government acknowledges and appreciates the contribution of Guadalcanal Province to our economy, especially in the agriculture sector. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted during his keynote address during the Guadalcanal 2nd Appointed Day celebrations in Marau today. The Prime Minister…
TRAININGS on cocoa grafting was conducted for Chale and Uzamba Participatory Action Research (PAR) farmers in the Western Province. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Research Department conducted the field trainings recently at Chale farm in Marovo…
IMPROVED certification standards are expected to boost the Solomon Islands’ SBD80 million sawn timber industry and strengthen economic recovery. A recently signed agreement between the Value-Added Timber Association (VATA) in the Solomon Islands and the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market…
EXISTING and prospecting Noni farmers in the country are recommended to seek technical advice from the responsible authority that is the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Extension Department for specifics on Noni crop. Noni Development Program Coordinator…