About the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is responsible for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Aquaculture, Research on fisheries resources with potential for development, and Fisheries Extension Services.
Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources
Hon. Nestor Ghiro
Welcome to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
Our Mission is to provide effective services to facilitate sustainable management and development of our fisheries and aquatic resources for the benefit of all Solomon Islanders.
Our Services
Ministry services include:
- Coordinating all fisheries activities operating within the 200 miles economic zone of the Solomon Islands.
- Improving current fishing facilities to encourage local fishermen to effectively preserve and market their fish and other perishable marine products.
- Ensuring that the harvesting practices of all marine resources are properly coordinated and monitored so that certain resources are not depleted unnecessarily.
To achieve its mission, the Ministry delivers services through its seven (7) Divisions.
Divisions and Departments
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has the following Divisions and Departments under its umbrella. You will find quick information about each and their contact details if required.
Inshore
The Inshore Division manages the interaction between people and their inshore fisheries, aquatic resources and their environment. This is done by providing information and facilitating sustainable management for livelihoods, food and nutritional security.
Offshore
The Offshore Division deals with Tuna Fisheries and related Fisheries within the 200NM EEZ. This ensures that the Solomon Islands Government receives maximum economic benefit from commercial fishing activities while ensuring the sustainability of Tuna stock.
Provincial Fisheries
The Provincial Fisheries Division connects the Ministry to provincial Governments, rural people and key partners. This is to mobilise available resources to effectively deliver services that empower fishers, farmers and resource users to develop and manage fisheries in the provinces.
Project Management
The Project Management Division is responsible to provide project management and coordination for all SIG and development partners’ programmes and projects funded under the Ministry.
Policy and Planning
The Policy and Planning Division is responsible to develop and review fisheries policies, legislations and plans pertaining to the Ministry’s mission and vision.
Aquaculture
The Aquaculture Division is responsible for cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions to improve livelihood and food security for all Solomon Islanders.
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Division is responsible to create the enabling environment to support all Ministry staff to deliver their services effectively, practice teamwork, and ultimately strengthen the work of the Ministry as a whole.
Express Directory
Here you will find the direct contact details for relevant staff at The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Please feel free to get in touch should you have any queries you wish to discuss.
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Name | Position | Department | Ext | Direct line |
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Switchboard | Switchboard | Switchboard | 200 | 39143 / 39151 / 30564 / 39092 / 39093 |
Hon. Nestor Giro | Minister | Executive | 201 | |
Dr. Christain Ramofafia | PS | Executive | 202 | |
Naomi. T | EPS | Executive | 203 | |
Lilly. Rillifia | AEPS | Executive | 203 | |
UST Technical | UST Technical | Executive | 208 | |
Patterson Lusi | USC | Executive | 257 | |
Eddie Honiwala | Director | Executive | 209 | |
Francis Tofuakalo | DD (Offshore) | Executive | 211 | |
Jan Oli Pitu | CFO (MO) | Executive | 224 | |
Ben Buga | DDP | Executive | 258 | |
Rosalie Masu | DD (Inshore) | Executive | 205 | |
Ronnelle Panda | DDPPPM | Executive | 231 | |
Alick Misibini | FC | Accounts | 212 | |
Caroline. M | PAO | Accounts | 250 | |
Agnes Kabui | PA (Observer) | Accounts | 215 | |
Naelyn Binta | Accountant Officer | Accounts | 215 | |
Tom Rarakani | HRM | Administration | 232 | |
Marylyn Wate | PAO | Administration | 249 | |
Melanie Tekulu | SAO | Administration | 249 | |
Lilian Hasiamane | AAO | Administration | 249 | |
Jerry Asipara | CO | Administration | 249 | |
Natina Taisau | Registrar | Registry | 251 | |
Samantha Tuti | Project Coordinator | PROP | 233 | |
Johnston Pituvaka | Project Accountant | PROP | 30789 | |
Mary Daudau | Project OFFICER | PROP | 30789 | |
Emma B | Asst. Project & Finance Officer | PROP | 30789 | |
Pattere Julio Aihunu | BINA Coordinator | Policy & Project Planning Management | 256 | |
Allan Aba | CFO-Policy/Planning | Policy & Project Planning Management | 206 | |
David Fatai | CFO – (Acting in Policy Team) | Policy & Project Planning Management | 241 | |
Jeffery Kaikari | CFO- Project Management | Policy & Project Planning Management | 226 | |
Nina Taniveke | PFO-Project Management | Policy & Project Planning Management | 206 | |
Reika Kwalai | PFO-Policy /Planning | Policy & Project Planning Management | 229 | |
Timothy Tadarea | SFO- Project Management | Policy & Project Planning Management | 226 | |
Sophie Natu | SFO – Policy/Planning | Policy & Project Planning Management | 229 | |
Robert Maneria | CFO | Statistic | 39139 | |
Leon Hicky | PFO | Statistic | 256 | |
Janet Tahinao | FO | Statistic | 227 | |
Claudius Ralph | SFO | Statistic | 227 | |
Sylvian.Gatu | SFO | Statistic | 230 | |
Melody Fanai | FO | Statistic | 230 | |
Joanna. Mesepitu | SFO | Statistic | 228 | |
Charles Tobasala | CFO | VMS | 207 | |
Samson Maenuta | PFO | VMS | 213 | |
Jessie Kama | SFO | VMS | 213 | |
Douglas Aitorea (Study Leave) | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 30264 | |
Bobby Kusilifu | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 165 | |
Marsh Maebiru | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 165 | |
Robert Sam | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 165 | |
Jr Paul Fanasia | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 165 | |
James Meimana | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 165 | |
Stanley Ulu | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Loise Erekali | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Brenda Oeta | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Ruth Ramo | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Nester Naulangu | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Julianna Manusalo | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Lindsay Keliara | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Frank Arathegu | SFO | Enforcement/Compliance | 163 | |
Derick Suimae | CFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
Charlyn Golu | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
John Raraisalo | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
Basil Koti | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
Alick Maeorea | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
Ellah Korasi | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
John Manu | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
Sandra Monangi | SFO | Noro Branch Surveillance | 61003 | |
Nancy Szetu | MSS | Professional Services | 223 | |
Kinless Karovo | MK(IT) | Professional Services | 223 | |
Martha | PMO | Professional Services | 223 | |
Francis Pituvaka | CO | Professional Services | 221 | |
Calwin Kepo | MO | Professional Services | 253 | |
Lily Wheatley | EO | Professional Services | 253 | |
Martin Jr Matai | IA | Professional Services | 221 | |
Divester Poza | PO | Professional Services | 253 | |
Fredrick Iro | CMO | Marketing | 259 | |
Stenneth | PMO | Marketing | 241 | |
Paul Jay Tua | CFO | Research | 242 | |
Ivory Akao | CF (inshore) | Research | 239 | |
Peter Rex | SFO | Research | 244 | |
George Tavake | SFO | Research | 245 | |
Steve Mosese | FO | Research | 244 | |
James Teri | DDA | Aquaculture | 234 | |
Wesly Garofe | CFO | Aquaculture | 240 | |
Billy Meu | CA (Inshore) | Aquaculture | 234 | |
Sylvester Diake | CFO (Onshore) | Aquaculture | 234 | |
Sebastian M | PFO | Aquaculture | 234 | |
Serah J Koroi | SFO | Aquaculture | 234 | |
Cathy Tsatsia | SFO (hatchery) | Aquaculture | 220 | |
Billy Diau | SFO | Aquaculture | 223 | |
Henry | FO | Aquaculture | 234 | |
Selina Lipa | CFO | Licensing Unit | 216 | |
Lorraine Tutuo | SFO | Licensing Unit | 217 | |
Bethlyn | SFO | Licensing Unit | 260 | |
Harriet | FO | Licensing Unit | 222 | |
Leanne | FO | Licensing Unit | 222 | |
Brian | FO | Licensing Unit | 247 | |
ADDP | Provincial Unit | 224 | ||
Jimmy Eromae | SFO (FAD) | Provincial Unit | 238 | |
Lionel Luda | SFO | Provincial Unit | 224 | |
John Mae | SFO | Provincial Unit | 224 | |
Aldrin Peza | FO | Provincial Unit | 238 | |
Duta K | CTI | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
Peter K | CFO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
Eddie Brown | FO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
John Mark | FO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
Michael Konia | FO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
Asanneth | PFO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
Pricilla Pitakaka | FO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
David Aram | SFO | Workshop / CBRM | 238 | |
Dr. Anne Marie | Team Leader | MISSIF | 38674 | |
Mary Lilomo | Accountant | MISSIF | 254 | |
Dr. Rueben Sulu | FA (Inshore) | MISSIF | 225 | |
Sam Taloaisi | AM | MISSIF | 254 | |
Nancy Legua | MFMR Mentor | MISSIF | 232 | |
Harold Vilia | Coordinator | Observers | 30789 | |
Ivan Sesebo | Asst.Coordinator | Observers | 39152 | |
Sonny Misross | SO | Observers | 164 | |
Patterson Omi | TRO | Observers | 39152 | |
Agnes Kabui | Accountant Observers | Observers | 39152 | |
Francina Sotutu | Data Entry Officer | Observers | 39152 | |
Liza.S | FO | Observers | 39152 | |
Mary | FO | Observers | 39152 | |
Derrick Tagosia | EREM | 164 | ||
Clifford Horoiasi | EREM | 164 | ||
Delilah Iteikeni | EREM | 164 | ||
Delilah Iteikeni | EREM | 164 | ||
Philip Konai | EREM | 164 | ||
Simon Houma | EREM | 164 | ||
Paul Bonga | EREM | 164 | ||
Francis Lakwasia | Driver | Support | ||
John Kwaota | Driver | Support | 7476718 | |
Helen Nafiramo | Cleaner | Support | 7799391 | |
Mevi | Cleaner | Support | 7506376 | |
Derick | Security | Support | 7875466 |
Location
If you’re in the Solomon Islands and wish to visit us, our office location is provided below for your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you.