Farmers in the Solomon Islands will soon be able to have access to frequent plant health clinic programs where they can take sick (infected) plants (crops and vegetables) to, for diagnosis and recommended treatment – much like we visit a local medical clinic when we are not feeling well (sick). For Solomon Islands plant health…
IN a remote village nestled deep in the remote part of Solomon Islands, lived a boy named Elvis Japhlet. Japhlet comes from a family of six – two sisters and six brothers. He had never ventured beyond the boundaries of his village and had never seen a vehicle in his life. His family was very…
A joint mission team from the World Bank and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have praised Agribusiness Producers Organizations (ABPOs) approved under Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) grants in Malaita. This was during a visit to the province from September 18 to 21, 2024. The team following the visit expressed their satisfaction with…
The fifth World Bank Implementation Support Mission expressed its satisfaction with the progress of the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL). The mission took place from September 16th to September 27th, 2024. During their time in Honiara, the mission team met with key officials from…
Australia is backing the expansion of Kiddies Playhouse Daycare to bolster childcare services for working mothers in Honiara. Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton said, “a lack of affordable and accessible childcare facilities can significantly hinder the ability of women to fully participate in the workforce and succeed in their jobs.” “Australia’s support of…
THE Minister of Forestry and Research, Makario Tagini has applauded the government and people of Japan through the Japanese Embassy in Honiara for their continuous support to his ministry. Minister Tagini was speaking at the official handing over of 67 portable saw mills funded by Japan to the Ministry of Forestry and Research (MoFR) at…
The UK Government has supported 17 cocoa buyers to visit Solomon Islands to increase cocoa exports to the UK. Supporting the cocoa trade between Solomon Islands and the UK is a win-win, driving growth and increasing incomes for Solomon Islands farmers whilst giving UK consumers access to the best quality Solomon cocoa. The delegation arrived…
In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance the coordination of disability inclusion across sectors and levels, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, through its National Rehabilitation and Disability Division, organized a one-day policy dialogue meeting with government ministries and stakeholders on August 27, 2024, at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event, supported by the WHO…
The weeklong Joint External Evaluation on health emergencies conducted by both external and local experts wrapped up last Friday in Honiara with four overarching recommendations. Last week 22 external experts from around the world, worked closely with National Technical Experts to review 19t technical areas of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The Joint External…
The tourism industry in the country has joined the global community to celebrating World Tourism Day 2024. The event was commemorated under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace.’ This year’s theme held profound significance for both the international tourism industry and the local context here in Solomon Islands. The connection between tourism and peace is undeniable—without peace,…