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Fisheries Ministry Boosts Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber Farming

THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers. These marine commodities are among the Ministry’s strategic investment programs aimed at stimulating rural economic growth and food security in the country. Minister of Fisheries and...

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Government Begins Review to Re-Establish Public Works Department (PWD)

THE Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is progressing the re-establishment of the Public Works Department (PWD). The Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga informed Parliament last week that Ministerial Officials are carrying out a review and assessment to ensure a workable and sustainable PWD. It is anticipated...

Discussions Underway with MPG on Relocation of Vulnerable Communities

THE National Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (MLHS) is discussing with the Malaita Provincial Government to assist in implementing climate change adaptation strategies for the relocation and resettlement of communities affected by climate change. Lands Minister Hon. Polycarp Pae announced this in Parliament this week during...

MFAET Delivers Dehydrator Machine to Cathliro Commodities with PACER Plus Support

CATHLIRO Commodities, a women-led and locally owned cocoa producer and exporter, was officially handed over a food dehydrator machine today. The new equipment, funded by the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Work Programme, is set to enhance the company’s capacity to process and export value-added cocoa products...

2024 a Record Breaking Year for Bomb Disposal in Solomon Islands

2024 has been a record year so far for the removal of explosive remnants of war remaining in Solomon Islands from the Second World War. More than 5,400 bombs have already been destroyed thanks to the combination of Operation Render Safe and the daily operations of the Royal Solomon...

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ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands are joining other partners to help Solomon Islands transition to renewable energy with a transformational project that will accelerate renewable energy generation and battery storage system installation, support power sector reforms, and promote private sector participation in the...

Provincial Consultation on Draft Environment Bill 2023 Held

THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM) successfully conducted provincial consultations on the draft Environment Bill 2023 for Rennell-Bellona Province and East Guadalcanal on September 4th, 2024, in Honiara and Marau Station respectively. The Honiara consultation was attended by Rennell-Bellona Province executives and stakeholders, while the...

Hon. Manemahaga Calls for Balanced Development

BY CHRIS ALEX HON. Trevor Manemahaga, the Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology, has reminded Parliament on the need for balanced infrastructure and economic development in the country. Minister Manemahaga, in line with the Prime Minister's sentiments, is advocating for a development agenda that balances economic growth with...

Japan Reaffirms Support for Solomon Islands Fisheries Sector

THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) yesterday hosted a delegation from Japan, led by Ambassador Miwa Yoshiaki, who reaffirmed Japan’s sustained support to the Solomon Islands’ fisheries sector. This ongoing support is rooted in Japan’s early commitment to developing the fisheries infrastructure in the Solomon Islands, particularly marked...

NATI in Fote Redevelopment Plan Progressing

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is re-engaging with the Fote community and landowning groups, for the redevelopment of the once renown National Agriculture Training Institute (NATI) at Fote, West Kwaraáe in Malaita province. NATI was operational at Fote until its closure and subsequent demolition during the height of...

SICCI Hails Bina Harbor Project

SOLOMON Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry sees Bina Harbor project as an important national project that can address some of the country’s major issues such as lack of employment opportunities and poor economic activities. As the peak organization looking after private sector in the country, SICCI wants to...

FFA Open Day Inspires Honiara Students

BY JOY OFASIA THE FFA celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an engaging Open Day event today at its conference center in Honiara, marking a milestone in its journey. Under the theme “Our People, Our Fisheries, Our Future: Celebrating 45 Years of Cooperation,” the event brought together primary and secondary school students...

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Solomon Islands and Hong Kong Renew MOU on Aviation Meteorological Services

SOLOMON Islands and Hong Kong on Monday 10th September signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Aviation Weather Services. The signing ceremony formalized a significant partnership between the Hong Kong Observatory of the Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service...

New Zealand to Battle Beetle in Solomon Islands

THE Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods. The damage caused by these beetles reduces the number of coconuts available for food and drinking and can eventually kill the tree, threatening food security and...

Ministry of Environment Climate Change & Disaster Management

THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology has progresses consultation with senior officials from two key government ministries regarding the Draft Environment Bill 2023. On September 5th, 2024, the Acting Director and his team held a one on one consultation with two important Ministries that has overlaps...

Minister Ramofafia Urges Global Action on Rising Sea Levels

THE Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, raised the alarm on rising sea levels at the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in Bali, Indonesia, calling for urgent global action to protect vulnerable island nations like the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the Parallel...

Agriculture Sector Needs More Support

THE recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara has highlighted that agriculture sector remains the country’s top sector that is yet to realize its potential and contribution to the national economy. This finding is supported by reports from SINPF and CBSI. Out of 57,000 members of Solomon Islands National...

Western Border Outpost Work Has Commenced at Shortland Island

WORKS have commenced at the Western Border Outpost at Shortland Island with the arrival of the first barge on 29 August 2024. Australian High Commissioner, Rod Hilton, said this marked a significant milestone for the Western Border Outpost, a multi-million Australian dollar infrastructure project being delivered under the Defence Cooperation...

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Babatana Project: A Model for Sustainability in Choiseul Province

BY CHRIS ALEX IN the lush expanse of Choiseul province near the Kolombangara River, the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project stands as a testament to the power of community-led environmental stewardship. This initiative, covering tribal lands identified as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), is a collaborative effort to protect a vital rainforest...

Kongulai Water Supply Shut Down

SOLOMON Water announces that water supply from Kongulai is temporarily closed due to high turbidity caused by recent heavy rains. Turbidity, which indicates cloudiness from particles like silt and mud, can make water unsafe for drinking and use. The closure is necessary to prevent unsafe water from reaching customers, as...

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