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...
Solomon Islands
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...
FFA coordinates maritime surveillance of Solomon Islands fisheries with NZDF assistance: media release
HONIARA, 14 July 2020 – A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion aircraft is currently conducting three days of aerial surveillance over Solomon Islands’ exclusive economic zone...
A shared vision for self-determination: the PNA story in print
A Solomon Islander who is a household name in the Western and Central Pacific tuna industry has written the story of how the Davids of the industry prevailed against the Goliaths. Fishing for...
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...
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...
