FARMERS and the general public in Tulagi Central Island Province are privileged to learn about plant health and diseases affecting plants and crops thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in partnership with Secretariat of the Pacific Community…
A field day that offered excellent opportunities for Noni farmers in East Guadalcanal, Central Guadalcanal and Honiara suburb to share their experiences, sharpen skills and learn firsthand facts about noni crop/tree was successfully held on Monday 12th July 2021. The…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CLIMATE change is projected to be the greatest threat to biodiversity in the Solomon Islands, according to Solomon Island Rangers General Secretary. Eddie Huitarau said predictions of future changes in climate in the country include coastal erosions,…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A project that aims to farm and manage trees at Kolokisu in Aruligo, North West Guadalcanal now takes shape as part of efforts to tackle and mitigate the effects of Climate Change through planting trees. The Climate…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CLIMATE Change seems to be a hot topic in politics for the country, however, are local politicians under the current government which is guided by the Prime Minister’s leadership doing enough when it comes to climate change…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CLIMATE change impacts which is now on our doors steps is a health problem, according Edgar Pollard. Climate change, change our weather patterns, and this can lead to the increase of vector borne diseases in the country.…
Photo: Mrs. Jennifer Wate. (Photo Credit: SICAN) BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CHILDREN and women are amongst the most vulnerable group to climate change impacts in Solomon islands said Jennifer Wate Development Service Exchange General Secretary. When speaking during day 3 of…
BY LIONEL TAORAO In Ulawa MORE communities on Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa province will soon have access to the constituency’s hydro power electricity project on Ulawa. The project which started on 2015 is now in its second stage;…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU NGO’s, private sectors and government stakeholders will convene a week of climate dialogue as of Monday 28 June to 2 July in Honiara. Oxfam in the Pacific has embarked on a new regional climate change program called…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU SOLOMON Islands Rangers Association’s General Secretary and Mai-Maasina Green Belt Initiative, Vice Chairman argue that taking action to protect the natural environment will create more job opportunities and businesses in the country. Eddie Huitarau said protecting and…
TOTAL of 33 piggery farmers in Aola Community in East Central Guadalcanal has participated in three days’ workshop training on proper animal husbandry and management. Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock (MAL) conducted the…
THE ongoing, sustainable management of the Pacific’s offshore fisheries is the focus of a new NZD$18 million Arrangement signed between the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). The five-year…
