Nice, – At the UN Ocean Conference, the governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu announced their intention to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve to safeguard the ancestral waters, homelands, and people of the southwestern Pacific. The area is one of the world’s most biodiverse marine regions. Protecting it will secure the economic and cultural vitality…
A man from Jamea Village in Vella La Vella, Western Province tragically lost his life after being struck by an outboard motor (OBM) propeller. The accident occurred at the Gizo seafront near the popular KHY betelnut area, commonly known as the Buni Tree, between 4-5pm late Thursday afternoon. The unfortunate incident has left the Gizo…
Nice, France – The Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its strong commitment to ocean conservation during the launch of the “Closing the Ocean Gap” report at a side event of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held onboard the OceanXplorer. Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, delivered the…
Nice, France – —The Solomon Islands has joined 94 other countries in endorsing the Nice Call for an Ambitious Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a global declaration advocating for a strong and legally binding international agreement to tackle plastic pollution at every stage of its lifecycle. The declaration was formally presented during the United Nations Ocean…
Nice, France – Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, told world leaders at a UN Ocean Conference side event on Wednesday that protecting aquatic food systems is not just good policy — it’s a matter of survival for Pacific communities. Speaking at the high-level CGIAR and WorldFish event, “Leveraging Aquatic…
Nice, France – – Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, has called for decisive, enforceable global action to tackle marine pollution—highlighting the urgent threats from both ship waste and the growing menace of ghost gear. Speaking on Wednesday 11th June during Ocean Action Panel 4: Preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution of…
Nice, France – At a time when global leaders are searching for answers to safeguard the world’s oceans, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele delivered a firm and hopeful message at the Third UN Ocean Conference: Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are not merely calling for help—they are already delivering solutions. Speaking, Wednesday, on…
In a significant move to enhance biosecurity compliance and safeguard marine resources, the Biosecurity Solomon Islands within the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources recently conducted an offshore facility inspection mission in Surabaya, Indonesia. This critical trip underscores the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to adhering to biosecurity standards…
THE value of civilizations has become more salient than ever when facing profound transformations unseen in a century and immense challenges, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated as China marked the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central…
FOUNDED in 1912, the Beijing First Experimental Primary School located in the Chinese capital’s Xicheng District has provided a group of international journalists on a media exchange program, an invaluable insight into China’s holistic approach to human resource development at the primary school level. Under this approach, Physical Education (PE) is emphasized as an equally…