A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening interparliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia’s Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared…
The Agriculture Investment for Market and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project National Steering Committee (NSC) successfully held its inaugural meeting. The meeting was chaired by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary and NSC Chairman, Dr Samson Viulu. Key discussions…
Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) recently hosted a successful Biosecurity Training & Information Session at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara. The session, held in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI)…
Technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sharon Nanau as the new Director of Communication and Information. Ms. Nanau holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Politics from the University of the…
The Church Agency Network Disaster Operations (CANDO) has successfully rolled out its third Theology of Disaster Resilience in a Changing Climate (TDRCC) Training in partnership with the United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI) in Munda, Western Province. TDRCC Training equips…
Monday 15 December, Honiara – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) Board has formally appointed Mr. Colin Yow as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEMA, following the successful completion of the CEO recruitment process. The official contract signing took place on 12th December…
Monday 10 December, Honiara – In Ngoragora village near Kirakira, villagers are at full swing implementing their agribusiness project that will ease economic burdens and immensely benefit the community in the not-too-distant future. Working under the Central Bauro Cocoa Farmers Association,…
Thursday 11 December, Honiara – Members of the Vaimatesa Savings and Producer Group in Nukukaisi, West Bauro, Makira/Ulawa Province are reaping the reward of investing in their cocoa farms. With funding support from the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation…
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has welcomed home two forecasters who have completed their postgraduate qualification at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Training College. The program has equipped SIMS forecasters Frank Bale and Richard Huka with improved skills in…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) yesterday handed over a brand-new Hilux vehicle to the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) project. The vehicle, which cost over SBD300,000, was handed over by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock,…
