SINU Agriculture Student Wants to Give Back
BY JOHN HOUNIHAU
A Solomon Islands National University student is looking forward to giving back to the country and her rural community after completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Tropical Science and majoring in Agri-Business this...
Women Seaweed Vendors Making Ends Meet At Gizo Market
BY KHAMA LINCOLN in Gizo
A CLASS four student, Rose Kiko, 13, and Elderly Mother, Freda Kamikera are seaweed (sea grapes) farmers from Kongulavata, west of Gizo Island in the Western Solomons.
A few days ago,...
PS Ethel Frances Unveils MAL’s 10 Years Strategic Plan
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
IT IS the first time for the Ministry of Agriculture and the country to have a 10 year strategy plan according to the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ethel Francis.
‘’It actually started in 2019...
Vendors Struggling to Earn Income in Gizo Market
BY KHAMA LINCOLNGizo Based Isles Media Freelance Reporter
A lot of Market Vendors in Gizo are now facing difficulty in earning much need income as usual as the local government and market management steps up...
Lets Implement Strategic Road Map Together: PS MAL
BY JOHN HOUANIHAUTHE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock have launched its 2021-2030 strategic plan Tuesday Last week.This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary, Mrs Ethel T Francis during...
Ward 28 Women Reps Acknowledge MPA Ward Member
BY LESLEY FOINAGWA - ISLES MEDIA FREELANCE REPORTER IN WEST KWAIO
WOMEN representative from Ward 28, in West Kwaio, Margaret Wate have acknowledged their provincial Member, Hon. Claudio Teifi for providing small income-generating projects to...
Women Farmers Boosted with Livestock Husbandry Projects
BY MYRNE LIVETT
WOMEN farmers of the Tiroqogu community in Gizo, Western province of Solomon Islands have been equipped with timely skills and knowledge on how to start and manage livestock husbandry projects.
After undergoing practical...
Visale Women Melon Farmers
BY JOY OFASIA
STANDING in the middle of her fresh juicy watermelons piled up and prized according to their variety of sizes, Anna Sirunga humbly and willingly shared the story of her harvest.
Anna is a...
Manning the MAL Livestock Office Gizo
Ms Telemahau Shares Experience
BY LIVETT MYRNE COMFORT
Margaret Telemahau, 27, is a new livestock officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) based at Gizo.
She’s enthusiastic about her job since graduating from SINU two...
Mangrove Queen of Bina: The Inspiring Rural Journey of Joyce Siu
BY JOHN ICE
BINA village in the West Kwaio region of Malaita province, Solomon Islands is a haven where nature and culture intertwine, and Joyce is at the heart of this community. Known for its...