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New 2026 Calendar Celebrates Solomon Islands’ Unique WildlifeSolomon Islands Timber Processors Achieve International Certification to Boost Exports and JobsMALD Hands Over SBD750, 000 Grant to KPSI for Cocoa Butter Press MachineAIM-N Project Successfully Held GESI Capacity Building Training to Strengthen Inclusive Agricultural ServicesMinistry of Agriculture and Livestock Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Agribusiness Development

New 2026 Calendar Celebrates Solomon Islands’ Unique Wildlife Bulkshop has joined hands with the Solomon Islands Rangers Association to create a 2026 calendar that highlights the country’s unique wildlife. Each month features a different plant or animal found only in the Solomon Islands. Alongside colorful pictures, the calendar shares simple, informative facts about each species, helping people learn... READ MORE Solomon Islands Timber Processors Achieve International Certification to Boost Exports and Jobs The Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA) and its members—Hatanga Timber Ltd, Value-Added Timber Association Timber Company Ltd, and Top Timber Ltd—have secured internationally recognised Chain of Custody Certification, enabling them to demonstrate sustainable sourcing of forest products to global customers. Millers operating a Lucas mill in the... READ MORE MALD Hands Over SBD750, 000 Grant to KPSI for Cocoa Butter Press Machine The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Commercial Agriculture Development Project, today handed over a grant worthSBD750, 000toKokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI)to support the purchase of a Cocoa Butter Press Machine. While handing over the cheque, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi said the... READ MORE AIM-N Project Successfully Held GESI Capacity Building Training to Strengthen Inclusive Agricultural Services The Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project yesterday at the St Barnabas Cathedral Leaf Hat Melanesian Haus successfully held a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Induction Capacity Building Training aimed at strengthening inclusive agricultural extension and service delivery across its targeted project sites namely Isabel, Western... READ MORE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Agribusiness Development The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting agribusiness development as a key driver of economic growth, rural development, and food security in Solomon Islands. MAL Permanent Secretary Dr Samson Viulu made the statement as the five-day Human and Institutional Capacity Development Workshop hosted... READ MORE Minister Agovaka Signs Key Japan-Funded Projects to Boost Waste Management and Forestry The Government of Solomon Islands today exchanged Notes and signed two Grant Agreements with the Government of Japan under the Economic and Social Development Programme for two key projects benefiting government ministries. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, signed the agreements with the Chargé d’Affaires... READ MORE 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐃𝐂𝐬 i𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 The Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derek Rawcliffe Manuari, has stressed that tailored support for renewable energy projects in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is critical to achieving an inclusive and sustainable global energy transition. Minister Manuari made these remarks while delivering... READ MORE Asi’ala Tribe Declares Marine Managed Area to Protect Coastal Resources BY LIONEL TAORAO – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER The Asi’ala tribe of Tawarodo on Ugi Island in the Makira Ulawa Province on December 2025 has formally declared and publicised its Tribal Marine Managed Area (MMA) Plan, reinforcing community-led efforts to protect marine resources and regulate fishing activities within its customary waters. According... READ MORE Ulawa Bee Farmers Receive Long-Awaited Boost as Beekeeping Equipment Arrives BY LIONEL TAORAO – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCER The Ulawa Bee Farmers Producer Association in Makira-Ulawa Province has received long-awaited beekeeping materials, a major milestone expected to significantly boost honey production and improve rural livelihoods on Ulawa Island. The official handover ceremony took place on 2 January 2026 at Aosi Village, where... READ MORE The Workshop Awareness on Managing Land and Natural Resources Successfully Held for OheOhe Conservation Foundation The Ohe’Ohe Conservation Foundation (OCF), in partnership with the Solomon Islands Rangers, recently held a three-day workshop aimed at raising awareness about Managing Land and Natural Resources, to enhance tribal members and the community's grasp of sustainable resource management. The initial two days focused on sustainable resource management and... READ MORE HCC Clarifies Sale of Salt Fish at Markets The Honiara City Council (HCC) held a dialogue with salt fish vendors on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, to discuss concerns regarding the sale of salt fish at the Honiara Central Market. During the meeting, the Council clearly informed the vendors that the sale of salt fish is only permitted at... READ MORE RSDP invests $1.5M into West Are’are Constituency Seaweed Farming Initiative to Boost Production    The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency. The support was provided in the form of project goods... READ MORE Bina Harbour Project Achieves Key Design Milestone The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has reached a major milestone, completing its concept design after a year of geotechnical studies and intensive planning. The detailed design—covering the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities—was presented last week in Honiara to the project’s cross-government Technical Working Group (TWG). The concept... READ MORE Rangers Training and Rapid Biological Baseline Survey Held for Conservation Rangers The Nasi Land Resources Conservation Foundation (NLRCF), in collaboration with Solomon Islands Rangers, recently conducted a successful Rangers Training program that covered the Rapid Biological Baseline Survey, hands-on GPS training, Effective CBO Board practices, Good Leadership and Governance at the Nasi Land Resources Conservation Centre in Waiparapara village along... READ MORE Australian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Solomon Islands A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening interparliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia's Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared priorities in energy, resources, and agriculture. Primary Industries Committee representatives at... READ MORE AIM-N Project National Steering Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting The Agriculture Investment for Market and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project National Steering Committee (NSC) successfully held its inaugural meeting. The meeting was chaired by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary and NSC Chairman, Dr Samson Viulu. Key discussions focused on the AIM-N project’s strategic direction, the NSC’s oversight role... READ MORE Biosecurity Training and Information Session Held for SICCI Stakeholders Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) recently hosted a successful Biosecurity Training & Information Session at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara. The session, held in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) and the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labor and Immigration (MCILI),... READ MORE UNDP Conducts Stakeholder Consultations for New Biogas Project in Solomon Islands Technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) from the Government of Italy, the project will be... READ MORE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock appointed New Director of Communication and Information The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sharon Nanau as the new Director of Communication and Information. Ms. Nanau holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Politics from the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus in Fiji. After completing her studies... READ MORE Church Leaders Trained to Face Disasters Through Faith in Munda The Church Agency Network Disaster Operations (CANDO) has successfully rolled out its third Theology of Disaster Resilience in a Changing Climate (TDRCC) Training in partnership with the United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI) in Munda, Western Province. TDRCC Training equips churches and faith leaders with a biblical understanding of disasters... READ MORE

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