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Agriculture
SI CAN SURVIVE SNAIL THREAT
Solomon Islands food security can survive the current biological threat posed by the invasive Giant African Snail. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Jimmy Saelea told SIBC News, the country’s food security is still safe despite the threat posed by the Giant African…
4 Feb 2016
Healthcare
FOOD CONTROL REGULATION NOT EFFECTIVELY ENFORCED
The country’s Pure Food (Food Control) Regulation is not being enforced effectively. Chief Inspector of the Honiara City Council’s Health promotion Division, George Titiulu said this is why shops in the country are flooded with expired products and having no proper labeling and packaging.
29 Jan 2016
Insects/Pests/Diseases
RARE CATERPILLAR DESTROYER.
A rare caterpillar species is reportedly destroying large food crop gardens in Sambora area, South East Vella La Vella, Western Province. Community members were surprised by the unusual sight – damage of food crops.
27 Sept 2015
Disaster
FOOD SHORTAGES IN EAST FATALEKA DUE TO DRY SEASON
Residents of East Fataleka, Malaita Province have become the latest victims of the current drought impact. The people now experience food shortage as a result of the ongoing dry weather which wilted their food crops. Pastor Patrick Bilisi of Seventh Day Adventist Church in East Fataleka reports.
24 Sept 2015
Healthcare
IMPORTED GOODS SOON TO BE CONTROLLED
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food and Safety division will soon control goods imported into the country once their Import Control Manual is finalized. Ministry Chief Health Inspector for Food and Safety, Ethel Mapolurevealed this in an interview with SIBC News.
9 Aug 2015
Healthcare
SOLOMON ISLANDERS CAN NOW HAVE DAILY DIETARY BOOST
Solomon Islanders will now have an added boost to their daily diet, thanks to a food fortification initiative led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
9 Jul 2015
Agriculture
DENDE JOINED THE COUNTRY TO CELEBRATE 37th ANNIVERSARY
Dende Community in Central Islands province joined the country to celebrate the country’s 37th Independence Anniversary today. The celebration coincides with the opening ceremony to harvest traditional root crops which are not allowed to be harvested over a five-year period due to their high chance…
7 Jul 2015
Agriculture
F.A.O REPRESENTATION IN SOLOMONS SIGNED
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations have signed an agreement to establish FAO representation for the Solomon Islands.
13 May 2015
Fisheries
BECHE-DE-MER BAN IN EFFECT 1st MAY, 2015
The general public, marine resource owners and licensed export holders throughout the country have until the 1st of May this year to harvest sea cucumbers commonly known as beche-de-mer.
28 Apr 2015
Agriculture
SOLOMON ISLANDERS TOLD TO EAT MORE LOCALLY GROWN FOOD
The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock has encouraged Solomon Islanders to consume large amounts of locally grown food to prevent “non-communicable or lifestyle diseases”, currently on the rise in the country.
3 Feb 2015
Climate Change
SANTA CATALINA FACING BRUNT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS
Santa Catalina is beginning to face the brunt of Climate change effects, says Aorigi Chief, Father Mathew Mamae. SIBC’s Gina Maka’a reports from Santa Catalina, Chief Mamae says his people have started to face coastal erosion.
5 Nov 2014
Agriculture
WESTERN HAS HUGE AGRICULTURE POTENTIAL: PS SAELEA
The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Jimmy Saelea says the potential for agriculture in the Western Province is huge. Mr Saelea made the statement in his address at the Mini Agriculture and World Food Day celebrations in Munda, last Thursday.
20 Oct 2014
Agriculture
PROMOTING PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL CROPS CRUCIAL
Promoting the production and consumption of local food crops is crucial to family units in rural areas, says the Acting Premier for Western Province Wayne Maepio. Mr Maepio made the statement to open the Mini Agriculture Show in Munda, Western Province, yesterday.
17 Oct 2014
Agriculture
FAMILY FARMING REMAINS IMPORTANT DESPITE EXTERNAL THREATS
Family farming will continue to be important, regardless of external threats, says the Chair of this year’s World Food Day National Committee. Michael Ho’ota made the statement this morning during celebrations to mark World Food Day in Honiara today.
17 Oct 2014
Agriculture
SAELEA CALLS FOR GREATER NATIONAL ATTENTION TO FAMILY FARMING
Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock has called for greater national attention to family farming, saying failing to address this results in a dependency syndrome. Jimmy Saelea made the statement this morning at the officially launch of the first ever Agriculture week in Honiara.
15 Oct 2014
Agriculture
PEOPLE’S RESILIENCE TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE NEEDS REALISATION
Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture Ministry says resilience for rural people to mitigate climate change extremes needs to be realised and supported. Jimmy Saelea made the comment today at the official opening of the Agriculture Week.
15 Oct 2014
Agriculture
M.A.L LAUNCHED INAUGURAL AGRICULTURE SHOW, MARKS FOOD DAY
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has today launched the inaugural Agriculture Show and World Food Day 2014. The week-long program will begin on October 17 and was launched by the Permanent Secretary Jimmy Saelea.
11 Oct 2014
Honiara City Council
H.C.C SAYS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY & SAFETY IMPORTANT
The Honiara City Council says the food industry is growing and improving its safety is important in Honiara. Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu told a radio talk show today, ensuring food hygiene will eliminate food safety issues, including illnesses related to food.
10 Oct 2014
Agriculture
BANANA FARMERS CALLED ON AGRICULTURE AUTHORITIES FOR HELP
Banana trees in North Guadalcanal are reportedly producing less fruit and, farmers in the area say, they want the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to assess the situation.
9 Sept 2014
Agriculture
M.A.L CONDUCTS BIO-SECURITY WORKSHOP FOR ITS STAFF
A week long Biosecurity induction workshop has started in Honiara. The workshop is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) for its staff on the new Biosecurity procedures and systems for Solomon Islands.
25 Aug 2014