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Fisheries officials begin bilateral negotiations with deep sea fishing nations
Written by Calwin Kepo
A high level Solomon Islands Fisheries officials led by the Minister of Fisheries, Hon Nestor Giro this morning began its first round of bilateral negotiations with the Korea Overseas Fisheries Association (KOFA) concerning purse seine fishing within the fishery limits of Solomon Islands.
Government and Development Partners Visit Bina Project site
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Minister of Fisheries, Hon Nestor Giro and a delegation including Senior Officials of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), the High Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand and their officials, and the Supervising Premier and representatives of Malaita Provincial Government made a day visit to the Bina Harbor Tuna Processing Plant (BHTPP) Project site last week.
Beche-de-mer ban revoked following cabinet decision
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) wishes to advice all interested Beche-de-mer (BDM) operators, exporters, fishermen, fisherwomen and the general public throughout Solomon Islands that the BDM Fishery ban will be revoked and effective on 1st September 2021 to 1st September 2022.
MFMR organise In-house PMP training for its staff
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has conducted a one day refresher workshop for its staff who missed similar training last year and those who joined the ministry recently.
Bina Fish Processing Plant Project remains a top government priority said the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Hon Nestor Giro.
MFMR staff participated in International Fisheries Negotiation Training
Written by Calwin Kepo
Staff of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource last week participated in the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) organised regional International Fisheries Negotiations Training.
Fisheries training bolsters SI’s commitment to gender and human rights
Written by Calwin Kepo
More than 20 staff of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs have undertaken training to support the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to standardise gender, social inclusion and human rights in its policies and service delivery.
Last week the Bina Harbor Tuna Processing Plant Project land trustees had a three days study visit to SolTuna at Noro, Western Province. The trip was arranged by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on the invitation of SolTuna.
Fisheries Minister receives new staff house at Kirakira
Written by Francis Pituvaka
Hon 12 Aug 2021: Fisheries Minister Hon. Nestor Giro last Friday received keys to a newly constructed fisheries building at Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province.
Solomon Islands leading the region for a digitally integrated CDS & traceability e-Port System
Written by Francis Pituvaka
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has opened a new chapter in its effort to modernise its processing of data with the formal launching of Noro-e port programme which no longer require use of paper to record and store data.
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MFMR and Development Partners receive update on Bina Harbour project
Written by Francis Pituvaka
A virtual roundtable discussion on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project (BHTPPP) was held at the World Bank Group office in Honiara recently to update partners on the progress of the project and the Ministry of Fisheries forward working plan recently.
MFMR completes second consultation with MOI communities
Written by Francis Pituvaka
Honiara 25th May 2021: MFMR completes second consultation with Lorde Howe for sea cucumber management plan.
Tuna creates employment opportunities says Minister Giro
Written by Francis Pituvaka
Honiara 18th May 2021: The country’s Tuna Industry continues to provide much needed local employment opportunities while at the same time contributes significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) standing.
Tuna fishery revenue ranked 2nd by the Finance Ministry
Written by Francis Pituvaka
Honiara 12th May 2021: Revenue earned from our tuna fishery is ranked second by the Ministry of Finance after MoFT’s IRD and Customs, Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia revealed during the Radio Talk back show on Sunday.