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Export of Seaweed Product/Commodity under Exchange Control ‘Specific Authority’

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (Comptroller of Foreign Exchange), pursuant to Regulation 13 of the Exchange Control (Foreign Exchange) Regulation 1977 and Gazette Notice No: 44, 01st May 2025 hereby notifies that all Seaweed products are now subject to assessment and exportation under the Exchange Control “Specific Authority...

Fisheries Ministry Sets Prices for Beche-de-Mer Products

Honiara, May 8, 2025 — Weeks after lifting a ban on the harvesting and trade of beche-de-mer, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources released prices for local sales and export prices for beche-de-mer products. Beche-de-mer harvesting was banned for more than two years to protect stocks of the endangered...

Talks with Korea Look Positive for Bina Harbour

30 April 2025 - OFFICIALS FROM HONIARA met with Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and others in Seoul last week to discuss a possible collaboration on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project. Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia, Ronald Ivupitu, Chief Engineer Solomon...

Training of Trainers on Climate Smart Agriculture for MAL Officers Held in Honiara

THE Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Climate Smart Agriculture. This important workshop was part of the project titled “Reducing COVID-19 Related Food Insecurity in the...

Putting Rural Farmers in the Driving Seat

North Malaita Constituency utilizes CDF to empower cocoa farmers with practical training to enhance skills and knowledge in farming practices A training aimed at empowering cocoa farmers in the North Malaita Constituency with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their farming practices for increased production was successfully held at Manakwai...

On World Earth Day 2025, Let Us Act to End Plastic Pollution, Build a Healthy and Cleaner Pacific Environment

Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General SPREP This World Earth Day, we applaud the theme OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, encouraging all to take action educate, advocate, and pledge an Earth Action for transformational change in response to the triple planetary crisis. We know our environment is under threat and to address, we at...

Beche-de-mer Ban Officially Lifted

THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources wishes to inform the public, fishers, stakeholders, and all licensed operators that the order, Prohibited Activities (Fishing and Possession of Beche-de-mer) 2021,prohibiting the fishing or possession of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) has officially been revoked, effective as of 22 April 2025. This revocation order,...

Two-Days Training and Review Workshop on Quality Management System (QMS)

A two-day Training and Review Workshop on the Quality Management System (QMS) has commenced in Honiara for Environmental Health Division officers from both Honiara and the provinces. The workshop is facilitated by the Environmental Health Division under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with support from the Ministry of...

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Isabel Transfers 687 Hectares of Land to Establish National Facilities for Agriculture

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and the Isabel Provincial Government (IPG) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paving the way for a transformative shift in the country’s agricultural sector development. Signed on Friday 11 April 2025, the agreement marks a significant milestone towards advancing agricultural development...

Workshop on Sustainable Seawater Utilisation Commences at USP

A four-day workshop on Sustainable Seawater Utilisation began on Monday, 14 April, at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP), Discipline of Engineering’s Projects Lab at Laucala Campus in Suva. The workshop is covering many important aspects of seawater utilisation including: Introduction to Seawater Air Conditioning, Hydroponic Growth of Vegetables,...

GRML Respond to Public Concerns about Dam Construction within Mining Lease Area

THE management of Gold Ridge Mining Limited acknowledges the serious concerns raised by members of the public. The concerns arised after a viral video on social media about the dam construction at Pit One within the company’s mining lease area that reportedly blocked the Chovohio and Charivunga rivers and...

USP Signs Partnership Agreement to Foster Sustainable Agricultural Research

THE University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) signed a partnership agreement at the Australian High Commission in Suva this week in a significant step towards fostering innovation and sustainable agricultural research in the Pacific. Through its Pacific Agricultural Scholarship Support (PASS)...

‘Partners Visit Tina River Hydropower Site as the Project Advances’

Honiara, March 19, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), accompanied by representatives from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (Korea Ex-Im Bank), visited the Tina River...

Solomon Islands Government Advances Biodiversity Protection and Community Resilience with EREPA Project

HONIARA, Solomon Islands 25th March 2025 – The Solomon Islands Government (SIG), through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), is well into the implementation phase of the “Ensuring Resilient Ecosystems and Representative Protected Areas in Solomon Islands (EREPA)” project. This initiative aims to protect Solomon...

Biosecurity Officers Intercept Fresh Produce at Henderson International Airport

The Biosecurity Airport Operations team at Henderson International Airport on March, intercepted fresh produce carried by passengers. While the majority of travellers declared their baggage, a small number failed to comply with biosecurity requirements. These undeclared items were identified through customs and biosecurity X-ray screenings. Several passengers whose belongings were...

Creative Workshop Dealing with Environmental Pollution underway in Auki, Malaita

A three-day workshop aiming to empower 30 young students from Auki's surrounding communities to creatively engage with environmental issues is underway at the provincial capital, Auki. Facilitated by Dreamcast Theatre Solomon Islands, it encourages creativity to deal with environmental issues such as plastic waste, biodiversity, and climate change through a...

Participating Agriculture Students.. Photo credit SINU

“Our Collective Responsibility to protect and Restore our Forests”

BY CHRIS ALEX Head of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Agriculture Department, Patterson Giza, highlighted the indispensable role of forests in sustaining life, securing livelihoods, and ensuring food security for communities. “Forests are not just trees; they are the lifeline of our environment, supporting biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing essential...

Sanitation Project Officially Handed Over to United Church Community in Tulagi

BY CHRIS ALEX THE United Church community in Tulagi received a significant boost recently last week with the official handover of a newly completed sanitation project. The project aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation for church members and visitors attending mission programs. Hon. Michael Salini, the Member of Provincial...

Australia Partners Supports Taro Farmers and Creates Jobs

LOCAL Malaita business Goshen Enterprise is partnering with Australia to help taro farmers increase production to meet growing demand for product in Honiara. Australia’s support, in collaboration with Solomon Islands Government ministries, will help Goshen scale up operations creating more local jobs, supporting more farmers, and contributing to the development...

Preparatory Work Continues at Bina Harbour with Marine Geotechnical Study

Honiara, Solomon Islands – March 21, 2025 – A SECOND phase of geotechnical investigations was conducted in Malaita province last month progressing the Solomon Island Government’s plan for a new world class tuna processing facility and port at Bina Harbour. The marine ‘over water’ study by engineering firm Tonkin and...