Bina Harbour Project Achieves Key Design Milestone The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has reached a major milestone, completing its concept design after a year of geotechnical studies and intensive planning. The detailed design—covering the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities—was presented last week in Honiara to the project’s cross-government Technical Working Group (TWG). The concept... READ MORE Rangers Training and Rapid Biological Baseline Survey Held for Conservation Rangers The Nasi Land Resources Conservation Foundation (NLRCF), in collaboration with Solomon Islands Rangers, recently conducted a successful Rangers Training program that covered the Rapid Biological Baseline Survey, hands-on GPS training, Effective CBO Board practices, Good Leadership and Governance at the Nasi Land Resources Conservation Centre in Waiparapara village along... READ MORE Australian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Solomon Islands 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 priorities in energy, resources, and agriculture. Primary Industries Committee representatives at... READ MORE AIM-N Project National Steering Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting 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 focused on the AIM-N project’s strategic direction, the NSC’s oversight role... READ MORE Biosecurity Training and Information Session Held for SICCI Stakeholders 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) and the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labor and Immigration (MCILI),... READ MORE UNDP Conducts Stakeholder Consultations for New Biogas Project in Solomon Islands 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 (MASE) from the Government of Italy, the project will be... READ MORE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock appointed New Director of Communication and Information 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 South Pacific, Laucala Campus in Fiji. After completing her studies... READ MORE Church Leaders Trained to Face Disasters Through Faith in Munda 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 churches and faith leaders with a biblical understanding of disasters... READ MORE SIART Empowers 43 Young Professionals in the Agriculture Sector 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 Professionals and other stakeholders, the project aims to build a... READ MORE CEMA Board Officially Appoints Mr. Colin Yow as New CEO 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 2025 at the CEMA Conference Room. This appointment marks a... READ MORE Ngoragora Villagers Invest in Cocoa for a Brighter Future 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, they are among nineteen (19) Agribusiness Organizations Processing facility in Ngarogaro... READ MORE Nukukaisi Farmers Benefitting from their Agribusiness 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 (SIART) Project, a partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and... READ MORE Weather Forecasters Graduate from Australia’s Meteorology Training Centre 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 meteorology, forecasting techniques and climate science. They also learned observation... READ MORE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Hands Over New Vehicle to AIM-N Project 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, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, to AIM-N Project Manager Samantha Maeke. The... READ MORE PS Dr. Rodie Stresses the Need for Education to Adapt to Climate Change Honiara, Solomon Islands (December 4), 2025 – Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie, has emphasized the need for education to adapt to the realities of climate change and human mobility. He emphasized this at the opening of the two-day regional Experience... READ MORE SIART Makes Progress in Strengthening Agribusiness Producers in Guadalcanal The Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is making steady progress in strengthening Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) in Guadalcanal Province. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank funded SIART project aims to increase agricultural production, improve market access, and bolster the livelihoods of rural communities. As... READ MORE Solomon Islanders Encouraged to Participate in Survey on Energy Planning The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) public survey to gather vital information for national energy planning is now underway. Solomon Islanders with an interest in the future of the country’s electricity network are encouraged to participate so they can have a say in this vital part of... READ MORE Uniting for Our Future: MMGB Leader Calls for Shared Purpose and Hope BY JOY OFASIA The newly elected Chairman of Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB)Edward Haikau Huitarau has called on communities across the region to stand together and work toward a stronger, fairer future. Speaking at the organization’s Triannual General Meeting held at Ahetaha Conservation village in East Are’Are, Huitarau said unity is not... READ MORE MMGB Elects New Executive at Ahetaha Conservation Village BY EDDIE H HUITARAU The Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) has elected a new executive team during its Triannual General Meeting held at Ahetaha Conservation Village in Manawai Harbour, East Are’Are. The meeting brought together 26 active conservation members and a total of 64 participants who witnessed the election process. Dr. Edgar... READ MORE Pacific Island Countries Urge Deeper Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation to Combat Climate Crisis and Strengthen Emergency Management BEIJING, China – 20th November 2025. Solomon Islands representative at a high-level international exchange program in China has told the gathering that climate change is a daily reality for the Pacific region, which stands at the frontline of the global climate crisis. Speaking on behalf of the Pacific Island Countries present at... READ MORE