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MFMR describes newspaper article as misleading
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said an article recently published by the Solomon Star Newspaper titled “Secret Reveals” dated 19th July 2022 is not only misleading but lacked credibility.
MFMR and SINU sign deal to establish quarantine facility
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and Solomon Islands National University (SINU) this morning signed a partnership deal to establish a quarantine facility for post entry of aquatic species in Solomon Islands.
Important Fisheries Matters discussed during Annual Heads of Fisheries Meeting
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Director of Fisheries, Mr Edward Honiwala and Deputy Director for Inshore Fisheries Division Ms Ivory Akao attended the 14th Pacific Community (SPC) Heads of Fisheries Meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia from 14 -17th June 2022 together with other Senior Officials from 23 Pacific Island countries and Territories.
Two locally marine managed areas (LMMAs) - Zinoa Marine Conservation area and Taqu Marine Conservation area came together for the first-time to celebrate the World Oceans Day on the 8th of June 2022 at Voza community, Northwest Choiseul Province.
The 17th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) was concluded yesterday via a virtual zoom meeting between member countries.
MFMR brief hosts of Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project on harbour access needs
Written by Calwin Kepo
Officials of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) met with over 90 representatives of communities from the Langalanga lagoon area- who hold customary rights over Bina harbour - to brief them on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project.
Fisheries Minister congratulates World Tuna Day Art and Talent quest winners
Written by Calwin Kepo
The four winners of the Parties to Nauru Agreement (PNA) World Tuna Day Art and Talent Quest for 2022 were congratulated by the Minister of Fisheries Hon Nestor Giro at his office on Friday 20th May 2022.
Acting New Zealand High Commissioner impressed with the Aruligo Tilapia project
Written by Calwin Kepo
Acting New Zealand High Commissioner, Don Higgins was impressed with the progress made at the Aruligo Tilapia project when he and his staff visited the project site on Thursday 12th May 2022.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources this morning took delivery of eight brand new hilux vehicles to be used for the work of the ministry.
MFMR convenes the 1st Technical Working Group Meeting for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project.
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) convened the first meeting of the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant (BHTPP) Project Technical Working Group (TWG) on Monday 15 November.
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MFMR rejects Transparency Solomon Islands International’s allegations
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has described the allegations by Transparency Solomon Islands International (TSI) as grossly misleading and lacks credibility.
MFMR says lifting of ban is necessary to ease hardship faced by Solomon Islanders
Written by Calwin Kepo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said the lifting of ban on beche-de-mere is necessary because of difficulties faced by rural dwellers as result of the COVID 19 pandemic.
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.