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Australia Partners With Central Honiara Community on Pioneering Waste Management FacilityAustralia Supports Solomon Islands Climate Change Negotiation CapabilitiesSolomon Islands Commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025, Calling for Investment in “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”Sustainable Forest Resource Management Model Extends to Jignale CommunityAustralia Supports Cocoa Sector With Launch of LF & Sons’ New Storage Facility

Australia Partners With Central Honiara Community on Pioneering Waste Management Facility The Mbokonavera III community in Central Honiara will enjoy cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods thanks to a locally-led waste management project supported by the Australian High Commission and Central Honiara Constituency. The project, funded through the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program, has delivered seven lockable waste management stations across Mbokonavera... READ MORE Australia Supports Solomon Islands Climate Change Negotiation Capabilities Solomon Islands climate negotiators and civil society organisations are better prepared to attend major climate talks in Brazil this year after undertaking training supported by Australia. The training was led by Dr Ian Fry, Associate Professor at the Australian National University, a global expert in United Nations climate change negotiations.... READ MORE Solomon Islands Commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025, Calling for Investment in “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” Solomon Islands marked this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), re-emphasizing the theme for 2025 of shifting national focus from disaster reaction to long-term resilience and prevention. Delivering the official remarks on behalf of the Minister and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management... READ MORE Sustainable Forest Resource Management Model Extends to Jignale Community The Sustainable Forest Resource Management (SFRM) model that was piloted under collaboration between the Ministry of Forestry and Research together with JICA under the auspices of Sustainable Forest Resource Management Project is extending its reach to Jignale community in Isabel Province. The first two piloted communities are Falake Community on... READ MORE Australia Supports Cocoa Sector With Launch of LF & Sons’ New Storage Facility LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita. LF & Sons, established in 1997, sources cocoa beans from a wide network of local farmers, providing critical... READ MORE Coconut Rehabilitation Project Continues in West Kwaio BY LESLEY FOINAGWA – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCHER WEST KWAIO Constituency in Malaita Province is continuing its Coconut Rehabilitation Program throughout 2025, targeting three key wards—Ward 26, Ward 27, and Ward 28—as part of its ongoing constituency development efforts. With continued support and community involvement, the constituency aims to restore coconut farming... READ MORE Cocoa and Copra Exports Earn in SB$511 Million as Agriculture Sector Surges HONIARA, Solomon Islands: The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, proudly announces that the Solomon Islands has achieved together for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarter of 2025 an impressive SBD$511.9 million in combined export value for copra (coconut products) and cocoa beans for 2025, more than double... READ MORE Twenty New Fisheries Observers Begin Intensive Training in Honiara Honiara, 7 October 2025 – A new cohort of twenty fisheries observers, including one female participant, began a five-week intensive training program yesterday morning at the Sullivans Conference Facility in Rove. The training, facilitated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, aims to prepare the new observers for deployment aboard... READ MORE MAL Strengthens Public–Private Partnerships to Drive Agricultural Growth The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is realizing the opportunity to advancing the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as a key strategy for transforming the agriculture and livestock sector in the Solomon Islands. MAL Minister (second from left) signed as witness to PS Dr. Viulu during MOU signing with Liberty Holdings... READ MORE First-Time Seaweed Farmer Sees Hope in New Venture BY JOY OFASIA Allan Sia, a young man from East Kwara’ae in Malaita Province, is trying something new — seaweed farming. For the first time, Allan and his wife are part of a local seaweed project near their village, and they are already seeing the results of their hard work. “This... READ MORE Australia Welcomes Sustainable Future for Kolombangara A signing event on 3 October marked the next phase of Solomon Islands’ sustainable forestry industry, celebrating New Forests’ agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL). New Forests is an Australian-headquartered company that is an experienced manager of nature-based assets. It will expand into Solomon... READ MORE Water Monitoring System Installed at Fagwa Water Source BY LESLEY FOINAGWA - ISLES MEDIA FREELANCHER A new water monitoring system has been installed at the Fagwa water source as part of the Bina Harbour Project’s commitment to sustainable water resource management in West Kwaio, Malaita province. The system aims to collect critical data to support future infrastructure development and... READ MORE Minister Wasi Calls for Prioritization of Peoples Needs at STODAS Project Regional Meeting in Honiara Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock is calling on STODAS project recipient countries to prioritise people’s needs by collectively identifying best strategies to enhance implementation, ensuring that our rural populations and all stakeholders benefit holistically through the project activities. Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi made the call when addressing the... READ MORE Jericho 2 Community Inspires Change with Historic Waste Management Speech Contest for Children BY HENRY KANIKI The community of Jericho 2 of West Kola has successfully hosted a historical activity for the children by hosting an Environmental and Waste Management Speech Contest at Banana Valley (Zone 1) on Saturday 4th October. A total of twenty-two students participated in the one-day activity, 16 primary students... READ MORE 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 (𝐓𝐒𝐒𝐒) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 On Wednesday October 1, Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), joined leading international experts at the 2025 Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit (TSSS) in Osaka, Japan. He spoke as part of a high-level panel session on “Seafood Resource Management in International Waters in the Climate Crisis... READ MORE New Fishery Centre for Gizo-Kolombangara Constituents People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Honourable Member of Parliament and Minister of Police, Jimson... READ MORE “I Dig a Dream” Performers Captivate World Expo Crowd with Powerful Ocean Conservation Message The Solomon Islands’ “I Dig a Dream” Theatre Performance group has wowed audiences at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a series of captivating performances blending culture and theatre to raise awareness about ocean conservation. The group’s electrifying show was the highlight of the Solomon Islands National Day... READ MORE Bina Harbour Project Works with Communities to Protect Local Water Sources BY LESLIE FOINAGWA – ISLES MEDIA FREE LAUNCHER IN WEST KWAIO The Bina Harbour Project Office in Auki held an important meeting in Busi’i village to talk with local landowners about protecting water sources project sites at Kwaleunga and Fagwa in West Kwaio Constituency. The meeting focused on encouraging community involvement... READ MORE PM Manele Highlights Solomon Islands’ Leadership in Ocean Governance at Bloomberg Global Forum New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, today participated in a high-level roundtable discussion at the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, emphasizing the country’s progress in advancing ocean conservation and sustainable development in the Pacific. The Bloomberg Global Forum, held alongside the United... READ MORE PM Manele Launches Pacific Resilience Facility Capitalisation Memorandum at UNGA80 New York, USA,  Tuesday 23 September 2025  – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in his role as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, today launched the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Capitalisation Memorandum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 80th UN General Assembly. Prime Minister Manele told development partners that... READ MORE

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

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

Editor’s DeskJun 24, 20253 min read

The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project successfully held a four-day Capacity Building Workshop from June 17th to…

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

Editor’s DeskJun 24, 2025

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

Editor’s DeskJun 19, 2025

Minister Wasi Highlights Science and Technology as Cornerstones for Agriculture Transformation

Editor’s DeskJun 19, 2025

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

Editor’s DeskJun 18, 2025

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Minister Ramofafia Engages EU Ambassador on Key Development Projects
LocationClimate Change & EnergyGovernment AffairsMalaita ProvinceSolomon IslandsWater

Minister Ramofafia Engages EU Ambassador on Key Development Projects

Editor’s DeskFeb 28, 2025
Tina River Hydropower Project Reaches 23% Completion, Advancing Toward 2028 Commissioning
Government AffairsClimate Change & EnergyGuadalcanal ProvinceLocationSolomon Islands

Tina River Hydropower Project Reaches 23% Completion, Advancing Toward 2028 Commissioning

Editor’s DeskFeb 14, 2025
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
Technical Work Underway on site for Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project
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

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association leads Clean Up Campaign at Mamana Water Seafront
Environment & HealthHoniara CityLocationSolomon IslandsWaste Management

Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association leads Clean Up Campaign at Mamana Water Seafront

Editor’s DeskNov 5, 20243 min read

IN an effort to instill a sense of responsibility for Mamana water community towards keeping their environment clean, the Solomon…

HCC Receives Essential Waste Management Tools from Cause Project

Editor’s DeskOct 22, 2024

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

Editor’s DeskOct 18, 2024

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

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SI Represented at Seminar on Standardization Cooperation in Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing in China

Editor’s DeskSep 25, 20253 min read

Solomon Islands have successful participated in the Seminar on Standardization Cooperation in Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing for Developing Countries, held from August 26 to September 8, 2025, in China. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences Group Co. Ltd (CAAMS), the seminar gathered representatives from ten developing nations, including Iraq, Egypt, Bahamas, Namibia, Gambia, Kenya, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Indonesia,…

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