Water Shortage Hits Aoani School

Students and teachers at Aoani School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, are facing a serious water shortage after two school water tanks stopped functioning, leaving the community without reliable access to drinking water during the hot season. The shortage affects classes from kindergarten to Grade Four, with students coming from nearby communities including Kwabu, Sinamauri,…

Proposed highway to open up Malaita highlands

The Malaita Provincial Government has unveiled plans for a major road project aimed at opening up the island’s highlands for agricultural development. Provincial Secretary Erick George disclosed the proposal during a press tour at the Premier’s Office in Auki fortnight ago, organised by the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands. The proposed highway would run from…

Small Malaita CDC Meets, Approves Budget, Development Priorities  

The Small Malaita Constituency Office (SMCO) successfully held its first Constituency Development Committee (CDC) meeting for 2026 from 15 to 16 February at Afio Station. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae said that the meeting was held purposefully to discuss the constituency’s key development priorities for the 2026 fiscal year. Mr. Honimae stated that a…

Malaita communities enforce landmark Forest Bylaws to protect their future

Five villages in Malaita Province have taken a historic step toward environmental protection with the official launch of their Community Forest Restoration Bylaws. This was done under the ‘Addressm Klaemet Change for Strongim Komiuniti long Hapi Isles’ (ASK–SI Regreening) Project, implemented by World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI). The bylaws were formally launched between 12–19 February…

Temporary cancellation of shipping services to Auki disrupt travel

The temporary cancellation of MV Auki Express and the rescheduling of MV Pelican services to Malaita Provincial capital of Auki has significantly affected many people, particularly business operators and travelers who rely heavily on these shipping services. Since last week, dozens of passengers who had planned to travel to Honiara were unable to do so due to the suspension…

Forestry Heads Get Insights Into Carbon Trading 

Staff and Heads of the Ministry of Forestry and Research were briefed and get first hand insights into the growing trend of carbon trading, globally, regionally and locally. Made possible with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) partnership, the training was a break through as steps towards formalizing procedures and legal instruments are  ongoing for Solomon Islands…