A Fisherman Experience
BY KHAMA LINCOLN In Gizo WE usually appreciated fishermen when we see them displaying various beautiful species of fish at fish markets, what we may not really be aware of is their experience out in the ocean and at the…
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CEMA Revived in the Western Province
BY MAINE LIVETT AND BRIAN BETI in GizoNational Government has Revived the Commodities Exporting Marketing Authority (CEMA) “to its previous form.” Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare who was the guest of honor – attended a ground breaking ceremony in Noro to…
Western Solomons Fisheries Challenges
BY MAINE LIVETTISLES MEDIA FREELANCE REPORTER IN GIZO GOVERNMENT Fisheries Officer, Chillion Panasasa’s interest is more on field work like surveying of marine ecosystem and diving under water, to help rural communities realize the value and importance of conserving and…
Holland’s Faith Garden
BY MAINE LIVETT FREELANCE REPORTER IN GIZO CULTIVATING the soil to sustain one’s livelihood in the communities is obviously not an easy task, as it comes with a lot of challenges. For instance, a farmer has to be well acquainted…
Gizo’s Shoreline Dwellers Uses Unsafe Water
BY MAINE LIVETT FREELANCE REPORTER IN GIZO FAMILIES in New Mandra, a shoreline village on the eastern side of Gizo Western Province, use unsafe water for drinking when their tanks run out of water during long periods without enough rain.…
Fishermen and Fish Sellers Completed Fish Handling Training In Gizo
BY MAINE LIVETT FREELANCER IN GIZO MORE than 20 Fishermen and women Fish Vendors from Gizo Island and Rarumana in the Western Province, completed a two-day training on fish handling, at the Women Center in Gizo Town, Friday. The Fisheries…
Local Conservation Groups Share Knowledge
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Mai-Maasina conservation group (MMGB) from Malaita Province had recently completed a look and learn trip with Western and Choiseul province conservation associations. The trip was organized to provide an opportunity for various conservation reps allied under MMGB…
Zaira Battle to Conserve Its Land
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU ZAIRA, a remote community located on the weathercoast of Vangunu Island at Marovo lagoon in the Western province has been battling to conserve its land. Mai-Maasina Green belt Association vice chairman, Mr. Eddie Huitarau said they have…
Clean Water Challenge In Gizo
BY MAINE LIVETT ISLES FREELANCE REPORTER IN GIZO AFTER more than Ten years of inconsistent water supply, the people of Nusa Baruku community of Gizo Island in the Western Solomons, are looking forward to officially acknowledge their champion, and Member…
Western Province Receives Piggery and Kava Farmer Training
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Western Province Extension Division has successfully conducted a four-day series of farmer training on piggery and kava for members of the Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA), a community based organization in…
Farmers in Vella Successfully Complete Training on Kava, Piggery and Poultry
By Henry Kaniki Pusiju village, Valapata, Vella Island A four days training was successfully conducted for Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) by three officers from the Division of Agriculture, Gizo office, Western Province. The training was held at Sirubai Education…
Waterborne Diseases Remains a Threat to Local Communities in Gizo
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…