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Water Resources Division receives crucial Water Information System

The Solomon Islands Government, through the Water Resources Division (WRD) of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, received a crucial Water Information System from an Australian Water Partnership during a ceremony on 26 February 2026.

4 Mar 2026

Breaking News
High possibility of Beche-de-mer smuggling in common border: Honiwala
There is a high possibility that people from Bougainville will try to smuggle beche-de-mer (BDM) into the country, says the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) director Edward Honiwala.
17 Sept 2021
Breaking News
“ESP should be implemented by responsible ministries”
The Economic Stimulus Package implementation shouldn’t be implemented by the Prime Minister’s office as being the highest office in the country, says MP for East Areare, Peter Kenilorea Junior. Mr. Kenilorea said the PMO as the highest office that deserves to be respected.
4 Dec 2020
Environment
Foreign loggers are sexually exploiting Solomon Islanders
A WorldFish survey on the impacts of logging on food security, fisheries and well-being in Malaita indicated, very little has been done or nothing has been done so far to prevent the sexual exploitation of Solomon Islanders by foreign logging workers.
15 Aug 2018
Mining
Renbel premier hits back at resource owners
Premier of Renbel Province Hon. Collin Singamoana has refuted claims his provincial executive has vested economic interest in the bauxite mining in the province than standing up for its people against environmental destruction caused by the operation.
2 May 2018
Choiseul Province
Arnavon rangers apprehend Beche-de-mer poachers.
Four men from Vaghena island in Choiseul province have been ordered to pay a fine of 2- Thousand dollars each for poaching inside the Arnavon Marine protected area.
28 Feb 2018
Fisheries
First national environmental Symposium kicks off
The country’s first national environmental symposium is underway in Honiara. More than two hundred participants came together for the weeklong event that will include discussions of resource management approaches, science programs and research initiatives in the Solomon Islands over the past…
2 Oct 2017
Investment
RESOURCE OWNERS SUPPORTED FSII CALL ON PM
A task force representing the resource owners of West Rennell has supported calls for the Prime Minister to step aside and allow the bauxite issue to be investigated. Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) recently called on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to step aside.
22 Jan 2017
Government
PM’s OFFICE CLARIFIED BAUXITE ISSUE
The Prime Minister’s Office has said the 20 percent duty imposed was a penalty export tax only for Bintang Borneo for illegally extracting bauxite on West Rennell. It explains the normal duty under Customs law is Zero Percent.
18 Jan 2017
Civil Society
ADVOCACY GROUP CONCERNED OVER BAUXITE SAGA
The Solomon Islands Indigenous People’s Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has raised concern over media reports on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare bauxite text. The report alleged, Prime Minister’s assurance of zero duty for Bintang mining company in West Rennell.
18 Jan 2017
Fisheries
FISHERIES EMBARKED ON IMPLEMENTING VDS
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has started implementing the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) as part of its plan for this year. VDS is a scheme where fishing vessels can purchase and trade fishing days at sea in places subject to the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA).
13 Jan 2017
Fisheries
MINISTRY TO DEAL WITH ILLEGAL SEA CUCUMBER HARVESTING
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has maintained it will prosecute those involved in the illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the country. Sea cucumber is currently banned from harvesting under the Fisheries Act.
20 Oct 2016
Fisheries
FISHERIES YET TO RECEIVE MOI COMPLAINTS: HONIWALA
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has denied receiving any formal complaints from Malaita Outer Islands regarding the illegal harvesting of sea cucumber on the atoll. Director of Fisheries, Edward Honiwala made the statement in response to claims by a Dr.
18 Oct 2016
Fisheries
WWF & PITIA SIGNED MOU ON TUNA MANAGEMENT
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the World Wide Fund, WWF and Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association (PITIA) last month is now officially launched.
28 Sept 2016
Australia
MORE SOLOMON ISLANDERS GRADUATED FROM APTC
A total of 122 Solomon Islanders has successfully graduated from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) yesterday in Honiara. The 66 male and 56 female students were awarded various qualifications after completing their fields of study at the college.
7 Sept 2016
Government
WEST RENNELL BAUXITE ROYALTY PAYMENTS DELAYED
Bauxite-royalty payment for West Rennell Resource owners has again being prolonged. This is because the Ministry of Mines demands that bauxite samples from West Rennell to be tested to determine their actual value.
19 Aug 2016
Education
HIGHLY EDUCATED HUMAN RESOURCE, ECONOMY’s NEXT MAINSTAY: PM
Solomon Islands natural resources cannot sustain its fast-growing population rate; the country should, therefore, pursue to educate Solomon Islanders to be able to secure employment abroad. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced to Solomon Islands Community in Brisbane before the weekend.
7 Aug 2016
Court
LOGGING MATTERS STRETCHED COURT RESOURCES TO LIMIT
The litigation surrounding logging matters in the country has stretched the High Court’s resources and judges to the limit. High Court Registrar Myonnie Samani made this statement responding to an article criticising the delays in the High Court in relation to logging matters costing the Government…
20 Jul 2016
EITI
SOLOMON’s EITI STATUS VALIDATED
A two-member team from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International has completed a validation process of the country’s status under the transparency initiative. Solomon Islands joined the EITI in 2012 through a Cabinet paper.
18 Jul 2016
Government
EITI EXPERTS HERE NEXT MONTH
Validators from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International will be visiting Solomon Islands next month to check on the country’s progress in terms of complying with the EITI Standards.
27 Jun 2016