The Government of Solomon Islands and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) yesterday signed an agreement to partner on a US$20 million project to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and build resilience to climate change, directly benefiting more than…
BY JOY OFASIA Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency Andrew Schloeffel, highlighted agriculture as a way of life in Solomon Islands’ rural communities. That’s the message from Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency Andrew Schloeffel, who spoke last week at…
The Parliamentary Party Wing Leader for SIDP and Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change as a milestone in international law and congratulated the young Solomon Islanders who played…
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,…
