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Hou Launches Port Adam Seaweed Farmers AssociationSolomon Islands Participates in the First IALA AssemblyInvestigation Launched Over Banned PlasticCocoa Training for Tenaghau Ends SuccessfullyFinal Stage of Fisheries to Ranadi Sewer Project Nears Completion

Hou Launches Port Adam Seaweed Farmers Association Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Constituency, Honourable Rick Hou on 12th of February launched the Port Adam Seaweed Farmers Association (PASFA), marking the biggest milestone in the project's growth since its inauguration in 2023. Held at Fouele community under the theme, “Strive for Success”, the launch paves the way... READ MORE Solomon Islands Participates in the First IALA Assembly A delegation from the Solomon Islands, headed by the Honourable Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), is actively participating in the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Singapore from February 18-21, 2025. This participation represents a significant milestone for the... READ MORE Investigation Launched Over Banned Plastic THE Environment & Conservation division (ECD) is taking the use of less than 1.5L plastic water bottles, an item banned under the Environment Single Use Plastic Ban Regulation 2023 at the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) seriously. This is after members of the public has questioned the use of... READ MORE Cocoa Training for Tenaghau Ends Successfully A Two-Day Cocoa Training was successfully organized for the Tenagahu Community in Northeast Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Province. The training was conducted by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) through its Soul Cocoa Plus Livelihood Project (SCPL). ADRA Australia, through SCPL, funded the training, which took place at Tenagahu Community on Wednesday,... READ MORE Final Stage of Fisheries to Ranadi Sewer Project Nears Completion SOLOMON Water’s Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Sewer Project is reaching its final milestone as the last meters of pipelines have been laid in Stage 4. This marks a significant step forward in Honiara’s ongoing efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure, enhance wastewater management capabilities and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment... READ MORE Tina River Hydropower Project Reaches 23% Completion, Advancing Toward 2028 Commissioning Honiara, 28 January 2024 – The Tina River Hydropower Project has achieved a major milestone, with construction now 23% complete as of January 2025. This progress marks a significant step toward delivering affordable, clean, and renewable energy for the Solomon Islands. As one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects,... READ MORE SPC to Support Government’s Hosting of the Pacific Water Ministers Forum THE Pacific Community (SPC) has pledged to assist the Solomon Islands Government in hosting the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum, which is scheduled to take place later this year. The Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Secretariat will collaborate with SPC to support the government in organizing the forum. As part... READ MORE Solomon Islands Copra Industry Boosts Economy with Record $100 Million Contribution The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, has announced a record-breaking economic contribution from the copra sector, injecting $100 million into the Solomon Islands economy in 2024. The latest Copra Export Report highlights a surge in production, pricing, and exports, reinforcing the industry’s critical role in... READ MORE Government Supports Seaweed Farming with Materials Hon 28th Jan 2025 — The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Nestor Giro, yesterday afternoon, handed over a consignment of essential seaweed farming materials to a group of farmers representing seaweed producers from across the provinces. The handover event, held in Honiara, is part of the Government of National... READ MORE ADRA Completes Successful Cocoa Training Program for Farmers in Aroaro Community, Guadalcanal THE Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Soul Cocoa Livelihood Project (SCLP), has successfully completed a two-days Cocoa Training Program at Aroaro Community in Central Guadalcanal. The training was held at Aroaro Community in Upper Tenaru, Central Guadalcanal, on Wednesday, January 22, and Thursday, January 23, 2025. The Training... READ MORE SMC Office Support Port Adam Seaweed Farmers with Essential Farming Materials THE Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) Office has boosted the capability of Port Adam seaweed farmers with the delivery of various essential seaweed farming materials, paving the way for them to venture into large scale farming in the future. The support was made possible through the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) programme... READ MORE Habusi Village: Women Lead Success of Water Project THIS visit marked a key phase of the Temporary Water Supply Project, an initiative led by Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd (HEC), the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor. The project aims to ensure reliable access to clean and safe drinking water for all residents during the construction phase. As part... READ MORE Wale Blasts ADB over Kongulai Water Treatment Project failure THE Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has blasted the ADB for its insistence on awarding the Kongulai water treatment plant contract to Rean/PCS, despite evidence of non-performance raised by Solomon water officials. Wale stated that the failure of the Kongulai water treatment plant project is a direct consequence of... READ MORE Australia and SINYC Empower Youths in Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue THE Solomon Islands National Youth Congress and Australia partnered to host the 7th Series of the Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue. The Dialogue involved 135 young Solomon Islanders based in Honiara, Guadalcanal and Gizo who discussed training opportunities and skills needed to support different career pathways. The Virtual Youth Skills... READ MORE Panakera Community Sanitation Champion From Musician to Become a Community Sanitation Champion SWITCHING from one interest to another interest is a common occurrence today in the Solomon Islands. Chris Panakera at the age of 45 famously known as “Chris Hamson,” has transitioned from being a popular musician to a community sanitation champion for Jericho Community... READ MORE Australian Veterinarians Strengthen Animal Health Capacity in Solomon Islands VETERINARIANS Dr Dan Edson and Dr Yushara Wijerathna, from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF), have delivered technical para-veterinary training to Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) animal health officers Funded under Australia’s AUD 622 million Partnerships for a Health Region initiative, the Australian team... READ MORE Australia Supports Agriculture Sector through Enhanced Training for Tetere Students THE Don Bosco Tetere Rural Training Centre in Guadalcanal Plains Australia recently received a tractor, two 20-foot containers of agriculture training equipment and 10 laptops from the Australian Government’s Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to enhance hands-on agricultural training and improve students’ access to digital learning and online resources. This... READ MORE ADRA Concludes Cocoa Training for Tumpape Community in NEG THE Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) through its Soul Cocoa Plus Project (SCPP) has successfully concluded a two-day cocoa awareness training for the Tumpape Community in NorthEast Guadalcanal. The training was funded by ADRA Australia through its SCPP which took place from Wednesday 11 December to Thursday 12 December... READ MORE MASI Workshop Empowers Journalists on Carbon Trading BY JOY OFASIA THE Media Association Solomon Islands (MASI) conducted a one-day training workshop for local mainstream journalists to enhance their understanding of carbon trading and conservation. The event, held yesterday at the MASI conference room in Honiara, aimed to empower local journalists with the knowledge necessary to report on the... READ MORE FFA and UK Sign MOU to Strengthen Partnership in Fisheries and Maritime Security HONIARA, 10 DEC 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom to formalise a partnership aimed at enhancing regional cooperation to advance sustainable fisheries, maritime security and economic development. The MOU was signed on Friday 6 December 2024... READ MORE

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Australia Supports Agriculture Sector through Enhanced Training for Tetere Students
AgricultureGuadalcanal ProvinceLocationSolomon Islands

Australia Supports Agriculture Sector through Enhanced Training for Tetere Students

Editor’s DeskDec 19, 20242 min read

THE Don Bosco Tetere Rural Training Centre in Guadalcanal Plains Australia recently received a tractor, two 20-foot containers of agriculture…

ADRA Concludes Cocoa Training for Tumpape Community in NEG

Editor’s DeskDec 17, 2024

Sweet Potato Farmers in North Guadalcanal Benefitted from Training

Editor’s DeskNov 26, 2024

Australia Strengthens Cocoa Production and Market Access in Malaita

Editor’s DeskNov 21, 2024

MAL Minister Persuades Development Partners for Agriculture Support at SIDS Solutions Form

Editor’s DeskNov 20, 2024

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Enhancing Coastal Monitoring and Community Resilience on Sikaiana Island
Climate Change & EnergyGovernment AffairsLocationMalaita ProvinceSolomon Islands

Enhancing Coastal Monitoring and Community Resilience on Sikaiana Island

Editor’s DeskNov 21, 2024
Lilisiana Community Fights to Protect Sacred Graves from Rising Seas and Coastal Erosion
Climate Change & EnergyEnvironment & HealthLocationMalaita ProvinceSolomon Islands

Lilisiana Community Fights to Protect Sacred Graves from Rising Seas and Coastal Erosion

Editor’s DeskNov 21, 2024
Solomon Islands and Commonwealth Secretariat Reaffirm Partnership for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development
Climate Change & EnergyGovernment AffairsLocationSolomon Islands

Solomon Islands and Commonwealth Secretariat Reaffirm Partnership for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development

Editor’s DeskNov 20, 2024
New Renewable Energy Partnership Launched In Solomon Islands
Climate Change & EnergyFinance and Aid FundingLocationSolomon Islands

New Renewable Energy Partnership Launched In Solomon Islands

Editor’s DeskNov 19, 2024
Solomon Islands Minister for Environment Delivers Remarks at CBD COP 16 in Cali, Colombia
Climate Change & EnergyGovernment AffairsInternational

Solomon Islands Minister for Environment Delivers Remarks at CBD COP 16 in Cali, Colombia

Editor’s DeskNov 7, 2024
ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands
Climate Change & EnergyGuadalcanal ProvinceHoniara CityLocationSolomon Islands

ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands

Editor’s DeskNov 7, 2024

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

UK and the Ministry of Environment Supported Waste Management Education Initiatives for Schools
Environment & HealthHoniara CityLocationSolomon IslandsWaste Management

UK and the Ministry of Environment Supported Waste Management Education Initiatives for Schools

Editor’s DeskOct 18, 20243 min read

THE Kukum Seventh Day Adventist School, Florence Young Christian School and St Nicholas Anglican College are the first beneficiaries of…

MHMS Conducts Environment & Social Safeguards Training For Contractors in Munda

Editor’s DeskOct 17, 2024

Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Marine Pollution Resilience Strategies

Editor’s DeskOct 11, 2024

Marine Pollution Resilience Workshop Highlights Need for Drills and Clearer Command Structure

Editor’s DeskOct 11, 2024

Australia Invests in Waste Collection Services for Honiara Households

Editor’s DeskSep 25, 2024

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Editor’s DeskFeb 14, 20252 min read

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FisheriesLocationMakira & Ulawa ProvinceSolomon Islands

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Editor’s DeskJan 29, 20252 min read

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AgricultureGuadalcanal ProvinceLocationSolomon Islands

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Editor’s DeskJan 27, 20254 min read

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