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JICA supports Herbarium with scanner

Solomon Islands only National Herbarium have received boost to its ongoing work plans to increasing its working capability with a scanner recently with assistance by Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA).

3 Nov 2025

Solomon Islands and Japan Sign Additional SBD15 Million Dollar Grant for Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project
By Sharon Nanau Solomon Islands and Japan signed an additional grant of SBD15-million dollars for the Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project. Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Keiichi Higuchi and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka signed the…
7 Mar 2025
PM Manele says Solomon Islands economic interest is in the productive sector
By Sharon Nanau Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele told Japanese investors the country’s economic interest is in the productive sector. Prime Minister Manele during the tenth Pacific Islands Leaders Economic Summit (PALM10) held in Tokyo, Japan informed investors of the country’s…
21 Jul 2024
Pacific
PM Manele says lack of scientific report on Fukushima nuclear water discharge creates uncertainty for Pacific countries
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the Pacific region’s reliance on the ocean and absence of national and regional scientific capacity to understand the implications of the Fukushima treated nuclear water discharge creates uncertainty.
19 Jul 2024
Health
Solomon Islands welcomes discussions on health improvement at PALM10
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan Solomon Islands welcomes Japan’s discussions to improve health services in the Pacific region however they must be country specific. Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr.
17 Jul 2024
Pacific
Hayashi: Japan-Pacific bond built through mutual trust
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan At the opening of the 10th Pacific Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in Tokyo Japan, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the enduring bond between Japan and the Pacific region is built through mutual trust and support.
17 Jul 2024
Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs concludes visit to Solomon Islands; a visit aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands-Japan relations
Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Horii Iwao concluded his 2-days visit to the country, yesterday. Sent by the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister, Yoko Kamikawa, Horii’s visit served to convey a message to the Solomon Islands Government.
3 Nov 2023
COVID-19
Solomon Islands and Japan Signs Grant Aid for COVID-19 Support
The Governments of Solomon Islands and Japan on Sunday 7th August 2022, signed the Exchange of Notes for Japanese grant aid under the Social and Economic Program of Japan for an approximate 200 million Yen, which is equivalent to SBD10.9 million.
9 Aug 2022
SI-Japan Reconciliation
Ministry of Culture and Tourism Apologizes to Japan following Bloody Ridge Stabbing
The government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade conveyed its apology to the government of Japan through a traditional reconciliation program at the Mendana hotel this afternoon.
8 Aug 2022