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David Hiba Sworn in as New Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The National Government, through the Public Service Commission, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Hiba Hiriasia as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology. PS Hiriasia taking his Oath. Mr Hiriasia was sworn in today by... READ MORE Minister Wasi Signs Major Agriculture Development Initiative with Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, has signed a significant land lease agreement with the Premier of Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Hon. Stanley Siapu, paving the way for a major agricultural development initiative at Okea, North Guadalcanal Plains. The agreement, covering 5.87 hectares of land, marks... READ MORE Solomon Islands Participates in 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi, India The Solomon Islands participated in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held in New Delhi, India, from 27 to 30 October 2025. The Solomon Islands delegation was led by the Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manuari, and included senior officials from... READ MORE Prime Minister Hands Over Noro Fisheries Complex and Provincial Data Centre Honiara, Solomon Islands, Monday 10 November 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today officially handed over the Noro Fisheries Complex and Noro Data Centre in Western Province, marking a major milestone in fisheries management, digital resilience, and national development. The Noro Fisheries Complex, under the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine... READ MORE New Solar Hub Powering Livelihoods in East Are’are More than 1,200 women, men and children in the remote community of Takataka in East ’Are’Are, Malaita Province, can now access clean, reliable solar power through the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. Delivered by local company Superfly, a new solar hub system at the Takataka Cultural Centre is powering community facilities, digital... READ MORE Solomon Islands Strengthens Geological Ties with China Tianjin, China – The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Geological Survey. The MOU was signed on October 23, 2025, in Tianjin, China, by Solomon Islands Ambassador to China, His Excellency Barret Salato, on behalf of... READ MORE Pristine Seas: Empowering Students for Ocean Conservation Honiara, Solomon Islands (November 4, 2025) - To promote environmental stewardship among young Solomon Islanders, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) collaborated with the Pristine Seas team to host the Expedition Education Program on Monday, 3 November 2025, at the MEHRD Conference room. Pristine Seas, led by... READ MORE EREPA Brings Together Provinces to Shape National Protected Areas Network Roadmap Ensuring Resilient Ecosystem and Representative Protected Areas (EREPA) within the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology had concluded a three days consultation workshop on the Development of the National Protected Areas Network (PAN) Roadmap for Solomon Islands recently. The National Protected Area Network (N-PAN) is a coordinated... READ MORE Planting of Trees for the Future: A living Legacy of Faith and Creation Care As part of the closing ceremony of the Melanesian Brotherhood Centenary celebrations on Saturday, 25th October, a total of one hundred trees were planted at Tabalia — a symbolic act that carries deep spiritual and ecological meaning. Photo credit @ Anglican Church of Melanesia The tree planting was led by Section... READ MORE Korasa Fisheries Project to Benefit East Choiseul Constituents   The people of East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) are poised to benefit significantly from the nearly complete Korasa Fisheries Project, a major initiative by the ECC envisioned to boost local livelihoods, improve fishery management, and open new economic opportunities for rural coastal communities. This project is an initiative of the constituency... READ MORE SASA Water & ENARGY Water Back in Business after Meeting Health Standards The Honiara City Council (HCC) Environmental Health Unit has officially cleared SASA Water and ENARGY Water to resume operations after a recent temporary closure to address health and safety concerns. According to Mr. Derick Willie, the Director of Environmental Health, both companies were thoroughly assessed to ensure they comply with... READ MORE New Advisory Council Set to Transform Agriculture in Solomon Islands BY JOY OFASIA The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has taken a major step to modernize farming in the Solomon Islands by launching its new Corporate Plan 2025–2028 and establishing the Agriculture National Advisory Council (ANAC). The launch took place on Monday, 27th October, at the Heritage Park Hotel, bringing... READ MORE Solomon Islands Launches First National Agriculture Advisory Council BY JOY OFASIA The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock made history yesterday when it launched the country’s first-ever Agriculture National Advisory Council (ANAC) during the World Food Day celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel. Speaking at the event, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Hon. Derek Wasi, said the launch of... READ MORE Solomon Islands Celebrates World Food Day with Call for Unity and Better Food BY JOY OFASIA Today, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) held a official celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara to mark World Food Day 2025. The event focused on this year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” highlighting the importance of working together... READ MORE Ambassador Shows Appreciation of Botanical Garden Japan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi has shown appreciation of the Botanical Garden underpinning its central role to conservation as a benchmark that Solomon Islands should be proud of. His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi uttered these sentiments whilst visiting the botanical garden. The Botanical Garden comes under the National... READ MORE Ulawa Farmers Struggle to Transport Copra and Cocoa Amid Poor Infrastructure BY LIONEL TAORAO -  ISLES MEDIA FREELANCHER Copra and Cocoa farmers on Ulawa Island in the Makira/Ulawa province are finding it increasingly difficult to transport their produce to Honiara due to worsening infrastructure. Farmers say deteriorating road conditions and the poor state of the Su’u Moli wharf in Ulawa Island have... READ MORE MPYC Leaders Attend Design Launch of $50 Million Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project BY LESLEY FOINAGWA – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER President of the Malaita Provincial Youth Council, Phillip Subu, and Abel Wanesuia, Chairman of the Besi Youth Association in North Malaita, attended the official Design Launch of the Solomon Islands Climate Resilient Agricultural Development Project held this morning in Honiara. The $50 million initiative,... READ MORE Australia Awards Alumni Gain Critical Insights from Landmark Hydropower Project Seventeen Australia Awards alumni from across the Solomon Islands have been learning firsthand from the Tina River Hydropower Development Project — Australia’s largest climate investment in the Pacific. The alumni attended a workshop led by Project Manager Mr Pradip Verma, who delivered practical lessons from his experience managing the large-scale... 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