CBFM activities held at Small Malaita

LOCAL communities in Heruiesi in South Malaita recently took part in a series of activities under the Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) program. This was aimed at strengthening sustainable use of marine resources in Malaita province. The event included; reef monitoring training and a review of the community’s management plan.  Participants were first introduced to reef monitoring techniques through on-land practice…

West to host school sports carnival 

THE long-awaited inter-secondary school sports carnival for all Western Province schools will be hosted next year, marking a major comeback for one of the province’s most celebrated youth events. Provincial Sports Coordinator, Jim Ben, confirmed the revival during a recent meeting with Physical Education teachers on Monday. “Preparations are already underway under the leadership of the Western Sport Division.”…