The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), on Friday, launched three critical policy documents aimed at strengthening the enforcement of our laws to ensure the sustainability of Solomon Islands tuna fisheries. The documents include the Solomon Islands National Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Strategy, the Solomon Islands National Crewing Policy, and the Solomon Islands…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Franklyn Derek Wasi has persuaded development partners alike to support agriculture development in Solomon Islands. He issued the call during the 2024 Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum held in Nadi, Fiji recently. Hon. Wasi was presenting at the main plenary of the Solutions Forum on cassava…
Solomon Islands’ tourism sector continues to grow, with the latest announcement of support from Australia for its partnership with Kagata Village Surf Camp. Established in 2010, Kagata is a community-led surf and sport fishing tourism lodge in northwest Isabel province. Its pristine environment, vibrant marine life, and world-class surfing and fishing has attracted surfers from…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Deputy Secretary for Corporate Services, Mr Layten Jacob and National Director of Nursing, Mr Michael Larui successfully participated at a two-day implementation workshop on ‘Shaping a Future Health Workforce’ in the Western Pacific on 1st to 2nd of November in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. World Health…
The Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi has met and held fruitful discussions with the Rome based Director General for UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), His Excellency Dr. Qu Dongyu. This was during the 2024 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum in Nadi, Fiji recently. Its the first time for…
A visiting delegation from Guangdong Province, China, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Hon. Wayne Ghemu, on Thursday, November 14th 2024. This was part of their ongoing engagement with provinces in Solomon Islands. The delegation, led by Mr. Wang Xuecheng, Vice Chairman of the…
The Minister for Culture and Tourism Choylin Yim Douglas MP, had the privilege of officially opening the newly renovated reception area of the South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) office in Suva, Fiji, on Tuesday. This special event took place during the Minister’s visit to Suva for the SPTO Council of Tourism Ministers meeting. The newly…
The Minister for Culture and Tourism Choylin Yim Douglas, recently participated in the Inaugural Pacific Talanoa for Women in Tourism held in Suva, Fiji. It was hosted under the theme: “Thriving Together – Gender Equality for Tourism Growth and Transformation.” The Talanoa session which was part of this year’s South Pacific Tourism Organization Council of…
The Matakwalao Ward 9 Development Committee (WDC) in North Malaita successfully completed a two-day training session to strengthen the committee’s understanding of essential governance practices. Organized by the Malaita Provincial Government in collaboration with the Provincial Planning Unit and Division of Finance, this training was held at the Sulagwalu Community Church Dining Hall on 13-14…
It was a moment of celebration and recognition of the partnership and commitment between the governments of Australia, New Zealand, and Solomon Islands in the creation and construction of a new science laboratory at Reginald Chapman (RC) Nicholson College, in South Vela La Vela, Western Province. Representatives from the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions…