SI CAN SURVIVE SNAIL THREAT
Solomon Islands food security can survive the current biological threat posed by the invasive Giant African Snail. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock,…
Category: <span>Food Security</span>
FOOD CONTROL REGULATION NOT EFFECTIVELY ENFORCED
The country\’s Pure Food (Food Control) Regulation is not being enforced effectively. Chief Inspector of the Honiara City Council\’s Health promotion Division, George Titiulu said this…
RARE CATERPILLAR DESTROYER.
A rare caterpillar species is reportedly destroying large food crop gardens in Sambora area, South East Vella La Vella, Western Province. Community members were surprised by…
FOOD SHORTAGES IN EAST FATALEKA DUE TO DRY SEASON
Residents of East Fataleka, Malaita Province have become the latest victims of the current drought impact. The people now experience food shortage as a result of the…
IMPORTED GOODS SOON TO BE CONTROLLED
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food and Safety division will soon control goods imported into the country once their Import Control Manual is finalized.…
SOLOMON ISLANDERS CAN NOW HAVE DAILY DIETARY BOOST
Solomon Islanders will now have an added boost to their daily diet, thanks to a food fortification initiative led by the Ministry of Health and Medical…
DENDE JOINED THE COUNTRY TO CELEBRATE 37th ANNIVERSARY
Dende Community in Central Islands province joined the country to celebrate the country\’s 37th Independence Anniversary today. The celebration coincides with the opening ceremony to harvest…
F.A.O REPRESENTATION IN SOLOMONS SIGNED
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations have signed an agreement to establish FAO representation for…
BECHE-DE-MER BAN IN EFFECT 1st MAY, 2015
The general public, marine resource owners and licensed export holders throughout the country have until the 1st of May this year to harvest sea cucumbers commonly…
SOLOMON ISLANDERS TOLD TO EAT MORE LOCALLY GROWN FOOD
The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock has encouraged Solomon Islanders to consume large amounts of locally grown food to prevent \”non-communicable or lifestyle diseases\”, currently on…