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- Solomon Islands Copra Industry Boosts Economy with Record $100 Million Contributionby Editor’s Desk on January 30, 2025 at 4:17 am
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, has announced a record-breaking economic contribution from the copra sector, injecting $100 million into the Solomon Islands economy in 2024. The latest Copra Export Report highlights a surge in production, pricing, and exports, reinforcing the industry’s critical role in national development. In 2024, total copra purchases from local farmers reached 14,000 metric tonnes (MT) at an average price of $5 per kilogram, contributing a remarkable $70 million to the rural economy. This surge has provided significant income opportunities for local farmers and reinforced the Solomon Islands’ standing in the global…
- Government Supports Seaweed Farming with Materialsby Editor’s Desk on January 29, 2025 at 12:44 am
Hon 28th Jan 2025 — The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Nestor Giro, yesterday afternoon, handed over a consignment of essential seaweed farming materials to a group of farmers representing seaweed producers from across the provinces. The handover event, held in Honiara, is part of the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) initiative aimed at boosting seaweed farming and achieving the ambitious national production target of 10,000 tonnes for 2025. Hon. Giro emphasized the significance of the project, describing seaweed farming as one of the GNUT Government’s flagship initiatives. He urged farmers to drive the success of the…
- Honoring Tradition: Miss Pacific Receieves Guadalcanal’s ‘Pataka’ Necklaceby Lynda Wate on January 31, 2025 at 2:59 am
THE reigning Miss Pacific, Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, was pictured wearing the Solomon Islands’ national colors along with a cultural necklace
- New IE Trans-Tasman development Hailedby Lynda Wate on January 24, 2025 at 1:04 am
TOURISM Solomons has applauded Solomon Airlines following its announcement this week to commence a weekly trans-Tasman service between Auckland and
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- Solomon Islands Referee Ben Aukwai Attends FIFIA Elite Seminar in Dubaiby Editor’s Desk on January 29, 2025 at 11:40 pm
SOLOMON Islands’ top referee, Ben Aukwai continues to make strides internationally as he attends the FIFA Seminar for Elite Referees from the AFC, CAF, and OFC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 27 to 31. The seminar brings together top match officials from the three confederations to enhance their refereeing standards and technical
- SIFF Takes a Big Step with the National Academy for Talent Developmentby Editor’s Desk on January 29, 2025 at 6:26 am
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) is making big moves in developing future football stars. Following FIFA’s 2020 ecosystem analysis, which reviewed strengths and weaknesses of football structures worldwide, SIFF identified key areas to improve—including national teams, talent identification, domestic competitions, and academies. SIFF Technical Director Moses Toata revealed that together with the support from
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- MEHRD Warns Public About Fake Social Media Pageby Editor’s Desk on February 3, 2025 at 12:40 am
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is aware of a fake social media page falsely claiming to represent the ministry. This page has been spreading misleading information, including allegations of leaked exam papers and inappropriate content. The individual behind this fake page appears to be attempting to discredit the ministry’s work both
- PM Manele Reminds Permanent Secretaries to Serve With Dedication and Loyaltyby Editor’s Desk on February 1, 2025 at 3:27 am
PRIME Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP reiterated the government’s commitment to national unity and transformation, urging public servants to take pride in their work and serve Solomon Islanders with dedication and loyalty. In a meeting with the Permanent Secretaries and Policy Secretaries this yesterday morning, Prime Minister Manele emphasized the importance of leadership as a
- Judith Stanley: From Small Beginnings to Big Dreamsby Editor’s Desk on February 1, 2025 at 3:40 am
BY JOY OFASIA AMID the colourful shops at the National Art Gallery in Point Cruz, located within Honiara’s business district, Judith Stanley stands out as a symbol of patience, determination, and hard work. Sitting behind her booth, displaying beautifully crafted products, she revealed to SOLOMON WOMEN how her commitment and vision turned from a small
- MEAPESA Includes Solomon Islands Police Force in Literacy Training Initiativesby Editor’s Desk on January 28, 2025 at 3:06 am
BY CHRIS ALEX THE Multilingual and Professional Education Services Association (MEAPESA) has announced the inclusion of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in its literacy practices training of trainers program. The initiative aims to promote awareness on key social topics and improve access to education within communities. Speaking to Solomon Women in an interview,
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