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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...

Australia Boosts Support for Solomon Islands’ Productive Sector - Expansion of Cathliro Cocoa Facility

THIS week, Australia announced further support for Solomon Islands’ cocoa industry through a new processing facility to be built at Cathliro in Honiara Australia has been supporting local businesses in the productive sector (such as coconut, cocoa and cassava) to diversify their products, boost domestic sales and exports and employ...

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Solomon Islands and United States Sign Bilateral Explosive Ordnance Agreement

THE Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, the United States Embassy in Honiara on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defence, signed a memorandum of agreement for humanitarian mine assistance (HMA) at the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services in Honiara on September 4, 2024. The...

MAL Alerts Bee Farmers of Varroa Mite Infestation

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is alerting Bee farmers to be vigilant against a widespread incursion of the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), a serious threat to honey bee colonies globally now confirmed detected in Honiara. First detected in North Carolina in 1990, this external parasitic mite is one...

First Nations Envoy Visits Cocoa Farm

AUSTRALIA’S Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed, together with Agriculture Minister the Hon. Franklyn Wasi, visited Amazing Grace Boutique Cocoa Farm in East Honiara this week. Grace Fekau, owner of Amazing Grace, shared her story of running a successful cocoa farm and tourism business and providing much-needed jobs for...

Three Communities in Rannogah Celebrate No Open Defecation Milestone

THREE communities in Ward Five and Six at Rannogah Island, Western Province, have successfully celebrated the achievement of No Open Defecation (NOD) status last week. This communities of Pidaka and Nyami, commonly known as Vonga, celebrated their NOD status on Tuesday, August 27, while Tirobuni Community held its celebration on...

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