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Solomon Islands and Australia Strengthen Meteorological Partnership BY CHRIS ALEX A new twinning partnership between the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology was officially launched on Tuesday this week in Honiara. This collaboration aims to enhance meteorological capabilities in the Solomon Islands through knowledge sharing, technical support, and upgraded infrastructure. Speaking at the launch... READ MORE Solomon Islands Strengthens Climate Finance Coordination Honiara, 28 February 2025 – The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing access to climate finance and strengthening public spending during the 2nd Climate Typology Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting, held at the Ministry of National Planning and Aid Coordination (MNPDC)). This Technical-level discussion marked a crucial... READ MORE Solomon Islands Ngali Nut Products Shine at FoodEx 2025 in Tokyo BY JOY OFASIA Dr. Shane Tutua, co-owner of SolAgro, is representing the Solomon Islands at the prestigious FoodEx 2025 expo in Tokyo, Japan, according to JICA Solomon Islands. Earlier this month, he is showcasing the company’s ngali nut products and herbal teas to potential buyers from around the world. The expo,... READ MORE ADRA Delivers New Ablution Block for Ghatere School THE Ghatere Adventist Primary School (GAPS) on South Kolobanagara Island in Western Province has received a new Sanitation Facility (Ablution Block) from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). The official handover took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Ghatere Village School Compound, with a large gathering of community... READ MORE Solomon Islands National University Launches Centre for Islands Futures to Champion Indigenious Knowledge and Sustainability THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has marked a significant milestone in its journey to reshape higher education with the official launch of the Centre for Islands Futures (CIF). The inaugural event, held on 17 March 2025, was attended by staff, students, and distinguished guests, including members of the Islands... READ MORE MECDM Formalizes Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Areas (PTFPA) Rangers with Issuance of Rangers ID Cards. HONIARA, Solomon Islands, 3rd March 2025 – The Environment and Conservation Division (ECD) under Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) handed over ID cards for rangers of Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PA) through its Project Partners, Ecological Solutions Foundation (ESF) witnessed by FAO IFMP.... READ MORE Key Government Biodiversity Policy Document-Solomon Islands National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP) is Under Review MINISTRY of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology (MECDM) through the Environment & Conservation Division (ECD) is reviewing one of the Government key Biodiversity Policy documents-the Solomon Islands National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NBSAP). An oversight committee consists of relevant Government Ministries and NGO partners was established to oversee... READ MORE World Consumer Rights Day 2025 – A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles “Just, Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transition” – Are Pacific Island Countries’ moving quickly towards 100 percent renewable energy? THE harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment are now well-documented. There is a global push to move to renewable sources of energy and reduce the usage of fossil fuels to... READ MORE British High Commissioner Highlights Energy Reforms and Renewable Shift in Solomon Islands BY CHRIS ALEX British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Paul Turner, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the country’s transition to renewable energy. In a recent media briefing, Turner outlined the importance of regulatory reforms and the shift towards sustainable energy sources, particularly solar power. Turner acknowledged that approximately... READ MORE Prime Minister Manele Hosted by Bina Harbour Community The leaders and people of Bina Harbour, West Kwaio, Malaita Province warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP to their community and facilitated his delegation’s tour around the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project site. The site visit culminated in a formal gathering in the Bina Community Hall where... READ MORE Nutrition Program for RSIPF THE RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is rolling out a Nutritional Advice & Incentivisation Program for RSIPF officers starting on February 2025. This is a new initiative that was put together by the RAPPP’s Health, Wellbeing and Community Engagement Team (HWCE) and the RSIPF Gym to promote healthy... READ MORE World Wildlife Day 2025: A Call for Conservation and Investment BY CHRIS ALEX THE annual celebration of World Wildlife Day was marked yesterday, an international event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect endangered species and natural environments. During a talkback show at the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), Senior Conservation Officer for... READ MORE SDA Leaders Attend Sanitation Institutional Triggering Workshop in Honiara ABOUT 58 church leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) from three Districts in Honiara have attended a half-day Sanitation Institutional Triggering Workshop on Monday, March 3, in Honiara. The workshop with a themed "The Role of Christianity in Sanitation Improvements in Solomon Islands," was organised by UNICEF and supported... READ MORE Makira-Ulawa Province Launches First-Ever 350 Hectares of Protected Forest Area THE Pamahima tribal community, the National and Provincial Government, the FAO Integrated Forest Management Project (IFMP), the Ecological Solution Foundation (ESF), and partners celebrated the launching and declaration of the Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PTFPA) at Arohane Village in Central Makira, Makira Ulawa Province (MUP) last week on... READ MORE Eating Local, Eating Healthy Government of Japan and UNICEF Sign a US$3.4 Million New Partnership to Improve School Nutrition in the Solomon Islands NEARLY 3,000 children in pilot schools in Isabel and Western Provinces will be directly benefiting from healthier, locally grown food and improved WASH services through the generous US$3.4 million (SBD 28.7... READ MORE Solar Energy for 81,000+ Living In Remote Communities The first three community infrastructure projects, that will benefit over 81,000 people across Isabel, Malaita and Western Provinces, have been announced under the Australian Government’s REnew Pacific investment. REnew Pacific is a new SBD402 million (AUD75 million) investment in off-grid renewable energy for rural and remote communities across the Pacific... READ MORE Strengthening Maritime Collaboration: Solomon Islands and Tuvalu Discuss International Shipping Registry SOLOMON Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, held a dialogue yesterday at the margins of the Honiara Ocean Summit with Tuvalu’s Minister for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Sa’aga Talu Teafa. Registry (ISR) framework that has proven beneficial for Tuvalu. The two leaders discussed potential collaboration and knowledge... READ MORE Powering the Next Generation: Students Visit Tina Hydropower Project YEAR 12 Science students from St. Joseph’s Tenaru Secondary School have learnt about career pathways in renewable energy, engineering, and environmental science during a visit to the Tina River Hydropower site. Organised by Tina Hydropower Development Project Office, the tour took students to the dam construction site and powerhouse to... READ MORE Minister Ramofafia Engages EU Ambassador on Key Development Projects MINISTER for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia held a productive discussion with the European Union’s Ambassador, Her Excellency Ms. Barbara Plinkert. During the meeting at the margins of the Honiara Summit on Wednesday 26 February, Ambassador Plinkert confirmed that funding has been secured for a water and... READ MORE 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 At Solomon Water, we are committed to providing our customers with clear, accurate, and reliable billing information. We understand that sometimes water bills can be higher than expected, and we want to ensure you are fully informed about how your bill is calculated and how you can manage your... READ MORE

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Australian Veterinarians Strengthen Animal Health Capacity in Solomon Islands
AgricultureFisheriesLocationSolomon IslandsWildlife

Australian Veterinarians Strengthen Animal Health Capacity in Solomon Islands

Editor’s DeskDec 24, 20242 min read

VETERINARIANS Dr Dan Edson and Dr Yushara Wijerathna, from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF), have delivered…

Australia Supports Agriculture Sector through Enhanced Training for Tetere Students

Editor’s DeskDec 19, 2024

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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

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Australia and SINYC Empower Youths in Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue
Climate Change & EnergyEnvironment EducationGuadalcanal ProvinceHoniara CityLocationSolomon IslandsWestern Province

Australia and SINYC Empower Youths in Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue

Editor’s DeskJan 14, 2025
Nominations for the Community Benefit Sharing Trust Fund Elections close with 2500 People Registered to vote
Climate Change & EnergyGuadalcanal ProvinceLocationSolomon Islands

Nominations for the Community Benefit Sharing Trust Fund Elections close with 2500 People Registered to vote

Editor’s DeskNov 29, 2024
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Solomon IslandsClimate Change & EnergyMalaita Province

Technical Work Underway on site for Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project

Editor’s DeskNov 29, 2024
Prime Minister Meets with SPC Director on Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Issues
Climate Change & EnergyGovernment AffairsLocationRegionalSolomon Islands

Prime Minister Meets with SPC Director on Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Issues

Editor’s DeskNov 26, 2024
New Funding to Support the Pacific’s Renewable Energy Transition
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New Funding to Support the Pacific’s Renewable Energy Transition

Editor’s DeskNov 21, 2024
Enhancing Coastal Monitoring and Community Resilience on Sikaiana Island
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Enhancing Coastal Monitoring and Community Resilience on Sikaiana Island

Editor’s DeskNov 21, 2024

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

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, 20244 min read

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Introduction of “Pay As You Throw” Household Waste Collection Service Pilot Project in Honiara

Editor’s DeskNov 6, 2024

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Editor’s DeskNov 5, 2024

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Editor’s DeskOct 22, 2024

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

Editor’s DeskOct 18, 2024

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