Eastern Colour Pty Here to Recruit Local Workers
A Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Approved Employer, Eastern Colour Pty Ltd is in Honiara to recruit workers to join…
CLTS to Tackle Open Defecation in the Solomon Islands
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU IN the Solomon Islands, a majority of the rural populace in communities throughout the country still lacks…
MAL Intensifies Efforts in Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Bio-Control Initiatives
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has intensified its efforts to control and mitigating the impact of the destructive pest, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) across the whole of Solomon Islands. The MAL in collaboration with the New Zealand Government is pleased to provide updates on its ongoing CRB bio-control efforts aimed at mitigating the impact of this destructive and deadly coconut and palm oil pest in the country.…
World Bank Report Urges Agricultural Modernization to Unlock Solomon Islands’ Growth Potential
BY CHRIS ALEX THE World Bank’s recent Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) suggests that modernizing the Solomon Islands’ agricultural sector could lead to a significant economic boost. The report emphasizes that combining modern agricultural practices with measures to raise aspirations among…
Signing of Exchange of Notes for the Construction of Fisheries Research Center at Solomon Islands National University
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is pleased to announce the signing of an Exchange of Notes between the Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and His Excellency Miwa Yoshiaki, Ambassador of Japan to Solomon…
Fisheries Ministry Boosts Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber Farming
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers. These marine commodities are among the Ministry’s strategic investment programs aimed at stimulating rural economic…
Government Begins Review to Re-Establish Public Works Department (PWD)
THE Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is progressing the re-establishment of the Public Works Department (PWD). The Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga informed Parliament last week that Ministerial Officials are carrying out a review and…