Honiara –The biggest fishing company in Solomon Islands, National Fisheries Development (NFD), is determined to promote gender equality in the local fishing industry, despite the challenges faced by...
Ronald Toito'ona
Mapping tribal owners to benefit Bina landowners and cannery
Verification has begun of the people who have claimed tribal ownership of the land where the Bina Harbour tuna cannery will be built, and nominations for positions as tribal trustees opened on...
In Solomons, some fisheries sectors thrive while others struggle under pandemic rules
HONIARA – In the provinces of Solomon Islands, a rising interest in fishing by people in coastal communities is helping keep the country’s fishing industry active amid the COVID-19...
Russell fishing communities solidify management set-up
HONIARA – The Russell Islands Fisheries Association (RIFA) in the Central Islands Province of Solomon Islands is officially launched, following the signing of its mandate at Louna village on 19...
New cannery key to development on Malaita
HONIARA – The proposed Bina Harbour processing plant in Malaita province, Solomon Islands will be a key economic pull factor that will drive other developments for the province, says the Minister...
Tilapia hatchery to boost fish supply in rural Guadalcanal
HONIARA – A new tilapia hatchery in Guadalcanal is set to ease in-shore fishing activities and boost food security for the Aruligo community. Construction of the hatchery should be completed by...
Malaitans reap benefits from conserving marine areas
HONIARA – Communities along the coastline of Malaita Province have transformed degraded natural environments in recent years – and have improved their access to local foods as a...
FAD launches in Malaita to support incomes during COVID-19 restrictions
This group of Malaita residents is preparing to release a fish-aggregating device (FAD) at Uhu in the West Are’are area of Solomon Islands' Malaita Province. Another has just been launched at Small...
