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Solomon Islands and IFAD Launches US$20 Million AIM-N Project to Boost Food Security, Nutrition and Rural Income

The Government of Solomon Islands and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) yesterday signed an agreement to partner on a US$20 million project to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and build resilience to climate change, directly benefiting more than 18,000 people over six years. The Agriculture Investment for Markets...

Farming is Life in Solomon Islands

BY JOY OFASIA Australia's Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency Andrew Schloeffel, highlighted agriculture as a way of life in Solomon Islands' rural communities. That’s the message from Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency Andrew Schloeffel, who spoke last week at the launch of the SAPE Farm Pack House in North East...

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Wale Describes ICJ Climate Ruling As Milestone and Praises Solomon Island Youth Leadership

The Parliamentary Party Wing Leader for SIDP and Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change as a milestone in international law and congratulated the young Solomon Islanders who played a leading role in the historic campaign. In a statement...

Sape Farm Pack House Marks a Defining Moment in Solomon Islands Agricultural Transformation

BY JOY OFASIA A new chapter has begun for agriculture in the Solomon Islands with the official launch of the Sape Farm Pack House, a modern facility that promises to transform how local farmers prepare and sell their produce. The launch of the Sape Farm Pack House is more than a...

Sape Farm Launches First Pack House: A New Era for Solomon Islands Agriculture

BY JOY OFASIA Sape Farm, a prominent agricultural and agribusiness development company in Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands, has officially launched its state-of-the-art Pack House, marking a significant milestone. The Pack House will revolutionize local farmers by enabling them to meet international standards and access new markets, exemplifying how vision, hard...

Multi-Million-Dollar Pack-House: The Inspiring Journey of Sape Farm

BY JOY OFASIA In 2017, Sape Farm had nothing more than five bush knives, a patch of land, and a big dream. Today, that dream has become a reality, with the official opening of the Solomon Islands’ first-ever cassava export pack-house—a facility worth $9.7 million. Indeed, from a few bush knives...

Prime Minister Hails Success of 2025 National Trade Fair

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has hailed the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair as a powerful platform for economic empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth, calling on all stakeholders to build on the momentum to transform the Solomon Islands economy from the ground up. Speaking during a closing program to acknowledge...

Solomon Islands Advances Partnership with International Solar Alliance

Honiara, Solomon Islands — The Government of the Solomon Islands has today reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines,...

MAL/SIART Project Hands Over Agricultural Equipment Worth Over SBD 200,000 to Strengthen ABPO Operations and Productivity

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), through its Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project, has successfully handed over 30 generators to Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira/Ulawa, and Guadalcanal. A formal handover ceremony was held on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, at the SIART...

Solomon Islands and China Launch Agritech Workshop to Boost Agricultural Innovation and Cooperation

Honiara, 2 July 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially launched the China–Solomon Islands Agritech Workshop, a landmark event jointly organized with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) under the Solomon Islands–China Agricultural Cooperation Framework. Held at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara, the workshop...

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Solomon Islands Commits to Protect Plants from Pests in Asia Pacific

Rome, Italy (1 July 2025) – As plant pests continue to haunt farmers and hamper food production, Solomon Islands is committed to protect plants and take actions to prevent the spread of plant pests. International legal instruments, such as Plant Protection Agreement for the Asia and Pacific Region (APPPC) is...

Solomon Islands Boosts Maritime Safety with Enhanced Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for people of Temotu Province

Small craft operators and travellers in Temotu province are set to significantly enhance the safety of their inter-island maritime travel with the installation of the Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for small crafts in Lata last week. This vital initiative, supported by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and Climate Risks...

Kiwa Empower Project Officially Launched

The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two remote communities: Sikaiana in Malaita Province and Nifiloli in Temotu Province. Kiwa...

Additional Support to Tina River Hydro Project

Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in infrastructure, local business and job creation – growing economic opportunities for the people of Solomon Islands. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, alongside Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, the Hon Derrick...

MAL/SIART Project Successful Held Capacity Building Workshop to Advance Development of Agricultural Commodity Manuals

The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project successfully held a four-day Capacity Building Workshop from June 17th to 20th at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara. The workshop convened technical officers and experts from various departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), with a shared goal...

Urgent Call for Multidisciplinary Action to Transform Solomon Islands’ Domestic Agrifood Systems

A bold and urgent call for multidisciplinary collaboration has set the tone for decisive collective action to transform the Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood system. Supervising Permanent Secretary (PS) and Deputy Secretary – Corporate (DSC), Mrs. Elda Leah Wate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), delivered the call while...

BSI Penalises Illegal Honey Importer with SBD $25,000 Fine

Reminded Importers that Unauthorised Importation of Restricted Animal or Plant Products is Illegal, Regulated Products Requires Import Permit. Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) has imposed an SBD $25,000 non-compliance penalty on a company that unlawfully imported 23 bottles of honey (500g each) and 17 boxes of salted eggs from China, breaching...

Minister Wasi Highlights Science and Technology as Cornerstones for Agriculture Transformation

The Honourable Franklyn Derek Wasi, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has delivered a keynote address at the International Tropical Agricultural Science & Technology Industry Cooperation and Exchange Agenda, held in Haikou, Hainan Province, People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Wednesday 11th June, 2025. Representing the Solomon Islands Government and...

Communities Urged to Engage in Consultations on Proposed Mining Law

Community leaders and civil society organisations are urging citizens across Solomon Islands to participate in public consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025, which is currently before Parliament. The Bill proposes to replace the existing Mines and Minerals Act and could significantly reshape how mining operations are approved, monitored,...

MAL SIART Project Hand Over Agricultural Equipment Worth more than SBD 827K to Boost Productivity

The Solomon Islands Rural Transformation (SIART) project, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), has successfully handover vital agricultural equipment to several Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira, and Guadalcanal. In a dedicated handover ceremony on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at the SIART project Office,...