HONIARA – In Solomon Islands, a new business in the tuna Industry is emerging with the start up of an initiative to provide local filleted smoked fish. The man behind the business is Schulte...
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A fisherman’s dream for a sustainable fishing industry
HONIARA - Across the Pacific region, sustainable fishing is crucial in such an unprecedented time, and if tuna and other sea resources are not properly managed, future generations will be affected...
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...
COVID-19 threatens Solomon Islands’ global tuna industry
HONIARA, 17 April 2020 – Solomon Islands is facing an economic crisis: with the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic, the prognosis for the near to medium term is not looking good,...
Tonga Ocean Plan to help better manage tuna and marine resources
NUKU'ALOFA – There is no doubt that the Pacific’s ocean needs to be better managed so that respective countries in the region can gain the maximum benefits. This is something the Government of Tonga...
Small-scale tuna canning training in Palau starts next week
Tuna canning process.
Photo supplied by Palau’s MRNET.
Livelihoods on the line as Pacific nations unite to fight for albacore tuna industry
WCPFC15, Honolulu, Hawaii, 12 December 2018— Albacore tuna is a vital resource for many Pacific nations but many domestic longline interests are being scuttled out of business by a growing foreign...
