Climate team back from Reef Islands
A TEAM from the Climate Change Division (CCD) of the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) have just returned after completing a two-week-long Integrated Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in the...
Littering ordinance effective tomorrow
By Ezekiel TalatauIT'S come to a point where the responsible authority and the nation need to actively enforce the littering ordinance for the benefits of our people and the future of our country...
Winners of COP23 Pacific photo competition announced
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA THIRTY-NINE images of local amateur photographers across the Pacific region have been selected as winners to be exhibited at COP23, Bonn, Germany next month.The images are winners of a photo competition...
Licence for out-growers and plantation this year
By EDDIE OSIFELOMINISTRY of Forest and Research will issue licence to out growers and plantation owners this year.Permanent Secretary, Vaeno Vigulu confirmed this when asked by Member of Parliament for East Makira, Lilly Mafane...
Forestry’s 2021 redirection priority highlighted
Forestry Sector’s 2021 redirection priority policies under the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has been shared with partner donors, stakeholders and friends of forest at a one-day meeting, the 7th Forestry Sector Technical...
Public servants urged to stop chewing betel nut, smoke & wear jeans at office...
BY LYNTON AARON FILIAPERMANENT Secretary for the Ministry of Women Youth Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) has urged public servants to uphold public relation as their number one priority.Dr Cedric Alependava said he does...
Disaster, child and gender training in Weather Coast
A TEAM comprising of World Vision Solomon Islands staff and partners has conducted a training on disaster ready, climate change, child protection, People with Disability and gender issues at Weather Coast of Guadalcanal. The training...
Lack of gov’t support in reforestry on Malaita
BY SAMIE WAIKORIAUKIREFORESTATION programme in Malaita province needs support from national government.The concept of replenishing forests is popular in Malaita, and many are engaged in the activity despite limited support; however, the gap caused...
Mangrove planting could help protect Solomon Islands community against rising sea level
BY ALFRED PAGEPITUThe coastal community of Nagoibo on Santa Isabel Province in Solomon Islands is one of the most vulnerable places in the country to the impacts of climate change. It is threatened by...
Drainage blockage is the problem to Kukum market: Titiulu
BY LYNTON AARON FILIATHE challenge now to removing the pile of rubbish at the Kukum market is the drainage blockage and continuous littering from the surrounding community, it is reported.Drainage at the Kukum market...