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Small Malaita trials Mud Crab fattening project to boost food security and household income

By Lesley Foinagwa [Freelance Journalist, Malaita province] The Malaita Provincial Fisheries Office, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is trialling a mud crab fattening project at Heruiesi Community in Ward 21, Small Malaita.

18 Sept 2026

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24 Mar 2026
PIMEU farewells Madam Tanangada
The Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has farewelled one of its senior staff members, Madam Lanelle Tanangada, who is departing for Australia to further her studies.
9 Jan 2026
Bond University Medical Students 5th Cohort for 2025 Completed Six-Week Clinical Internship at Gizo and Helena Goldie Hospital, Solomon Islands
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) through the National Referral Hospital (NRH), acknowledged eight senior final-year medical students from Bond University, Australia, who successfully completed a six-week clinical internship at Gizo Provincial Hospital and Helena Goldie Hospital in…
1 Nov 2025
Three More SINBIP Towers Connected in Marovo Constituency
Over the weekend, three additional towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) were successfully launched in Marovo Constituency, Western Province.
29 Oct 2025
Small Malaita Constituency CDF-funded road project progressing well
The Small Malaita Constituency Road Project is progressing well with the completion of the Paeni to Waloa’a segment. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Terry Brown Honimae reports that almost 50 percent of the civil work has been completed.
29 Oct 2025
Technical support and training to address Gender-Based Violence commences
In a major move to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and foster inclusive development, the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has signed a contract with Finnish Overseas Consultants (FinnOC) Ltd to deliver targeted technical support and training under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and…
24 Jun 2025
Business
Young Solomon Islander turns interest to business
By Andrea Ma’ahanua A young Solomon Islander has turned her interest in hair care products into a business. Founder of “Home Made with Love”, Saloa Anilafa began experimenting with making rosemary oil while employed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme in recent years.
13 Dec 2024
30 Blind and Visually Impaired Youths Celebrate their Remarkable Achievements
In recognition of hard work, determination and resilience, 30 youths with blind and visually impaired were awarded with certificates for their accomplishment at a graduation ceremony held on Sunday 8th October at Honiara Hotel.
9 Dec 2024
Agriculture
Solomon Islands Attends UNCCD-COP16
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Solomon Islands delegation is gearing up for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD-COP16), set to officially begin on December 2, 2024. Led by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon.
1 Dec 2024
Sports
AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS OCEANIA RUGBY SEVENS
Australia has contributed over SBD350,000 to support Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) and Oceania Rugby to host the region’s premiere rugby 7s tournament for the first time in Solomon Islands.
28 Nov 2024
Government
Prime Minister Meets with SPC Director on Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Issues
Last week, the Prime Minister, the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, received a courtesy call from Dr Rhonda Robinson, Director of the Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community (SPC). Ms. Robinson was accompanied by three of her senior staff members.
25 Nov 2024
Environment
Mataniko River Clean-Up Campaign conducted
A major clean-up campaign was conducted at the Mataniko River in Honiara today. The clean-up campaign was initiated by Youth Volunteers, in collaboration with the Honiara City Council (HCC), the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology and partners.
23 Nov 2024
Japan
Miwa congratulates grantees for official approval of projects
By Alfred Pagepitu The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Yoshiaki Miwa, congratulated two grantees who recently signed projects under Japans’ Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project.
21 Nov 2024
East Central Guadalcanal Constituency launches CITREC Programme
East Central Guadalcanal Constituency has officially launched the Canadian International Training & Education Corp (CITREC) Programme at the Mboeni Community High School on Monday.
20 Nov 2024
Health
Miss Solomon presents donation to the NRH Cancer Unit
By Alfred Pagepitu Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai, donated $5,000 to the Cancer Unit at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) yesterday. The funds were raised during a Pinktober fundraiser last month, where homemade cakes were sold in Dunedin, New Zealand, as part of a cancer awareness…
19 Nov 2024
Tourism
Hon. Minister Choylin Yim Douglas Champions Gender Equality at Inaugural Pacific Talanoa for Women in Tourism
The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, participated in the Inaugural Pacific Talanoa for Women in Tourism, held in Suva, Fiji, under the theme: “Thriving Together – Gender Equality for Tourism Growth and Transformation.” The Talanoa session which was part of this year’s…
18 Nov 2024
Education
Numbu CHS receives new classroom building from Japan
Numbu Community High School in North East Guadalcanal officially received its newly built two-story classroom building from the Japanese Embassy today. The building was funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots and Human Security Projects (GGP), costing more than 600,000 SBD.
15 Nov 2024
Education
Australia and New Zealand Handover a New Science Lab to Reginald Chapman Nicholson College
It was a moment of celebration and recognition of the partnership and commitment between the governments of Australia, New Zealand, and Solomon Islands in the creation and construction of a new science laboratory at Reginald Chapman Nicholson College, in South Vela La Vela, Western Province.
15 Nov 2024
Education
Bethesda Disability Training and Support Centre graduation
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP and Madam Joycelyn Manele honoured the Bethesda Disability Training and Support Centre graduation ceremony with their presence. The graduation was held at Bethesda’s Henderson Training Centre.
15 Nov 2024