HONIARA – In Solomon Islands, a new business in the tuna Industry is emerging with the start up of an initiative to provide local filleted smoked fish. The man behind the business is Schulte...
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Solomons reflects on its ‘national asset’ for World Tuna Day
HONIARA – The tuna-rich nation of Solomon Islands has used this year’s World Tuna Day to reflect on the importance of tuna to the economy and lives of locals. Although World Tuna Day has been...
Palau creates new ministry that includes fisheries development in its focus
The administration of Palau has created a new ministry and, for the first time, the name fisheries is included, shifting policy focus to the economic value of the sector. During his first 100 days...
Women play a crucial role in ocean governance
Statement by Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen, the Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), at the SPC 14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women. She was speaking at the...
As seafood disappears from reefs in western Solomons, communities call for government support
HONIARA – In recent times, communities in the Western Province of Solomon Islands have seen a drastic decrease in fish numbers in their common fishing grounds. Two coastal communities...
Protecting the global commons: Ngedikes Olai Uludong
FFA’s Moana Voices series on women shaping the future of oceanic fisheries is edited, researched and produced by Lisa Williams. This interview for Moana Voices 2021 edition is with Ngedikes Olai...
Fisheries officials the key to unlock the Pacific’s multi-billion-dollar potential
The Pacific Ocean is vast. It is so big you can fit not one, not two, but five of Earth’s moons inside it and have room left over. If that doesn’t sound impressive, then how about fitting the whole...
FFA to increase focus on gender equality and social inclusion in Pacific fisheries: media release
HONIARA, 16 September 2020 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has announced an initiative to create more focus on gender equality and social inclusion within the region’s tuna...
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...
Ferry route an economic lifeline for Russell Islanders
Over the years, the Gizo–Honiara ferry has provided an economic lifeline for the fishing community of the Russell Islands. This ship is moored at the wharf at Yandina, in the Russell Islands, to...
