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The construction of Buala’s new market has reached an important milestone, with the roof now installed and the main scaffolding work completed. The fully locally-delivered project is a dramatic upgrade to Buala town, boosting economic activity and community opportunities. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, praised…
Malaita’s Ward 16 Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA), Preston Billy Farobo, has expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) for continuing supporting seaweed farming initiatives in the Kwai and Ngongosila communities of East Malaita. The Ministry provided essential items to help the communities further improve their…
In Abukwau, a small rural community nestled in Auki, Malaita Province, piglets were once believed to be cursed. Families watched helplessly as animals died young, with little hope of survival. Today, the narrative has shifted. Healthy pigs now thrive in sturdy pens, as women cultivate gardens fertilised with pig manure…
Construction of the new Seghe Market in Marovo has begun, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor Hatanga has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating around 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill to create…
After months of anxiety and delays caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East, five Solomon Islands students studying in Israel are finally making their journey home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Honiara has confirmed in a statement. The students had been enrolled at the Arava International Centre for…
Solomon Islands and Australia are more integrated than ever, through significant growth in labour mobility, business linkages and trade. During his two-day visit to Honiara, Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, Pat Conroy, celebrated a significant milestone – more than 10,000 Solomon Islanders have now gone to work in Australia under…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Malaita Youth Council President, Phillip Subu, is currently in Beijing, China, attending a major agricultural training—a milestone projected to help boost farming initiatives and self-reliance for Malaita’s growing youth population. According to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, Subu is representing Solomon Islands…
Kauhata Reforestation Project: More than tree planting, It’s community empowerment and knowledge sharing In the heart of Malaita, a powerful transformation is taking root. The Kauhata Reforestation Project in Wairokai, West Are’are, funded by the UNDP’s Small Grants Programme (SGP), is not just about planting trees—it is about regenerating life, protecting…
Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) says it has opened four new buying centres in Malaita, Makira, Choiseul and Honiara. “This is a major milestone in our revitalization strategy to strengthen market access for rural farmers and improve commodity trade across the Solomon Islands,” CEMA said in a statement. “These new…
A new partnership between Australia and JCS Enterprise will expand cocoa sourcing and market access for farmers in Northeast Guadalcanal. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton, welcomed the collaboration with JCS Enterprise. “This partnership is creating reliable markets for farmers, creating more local jobs, and enabling Solomon Islands…
