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…
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…
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…
With just days remaining before nominations close, three candidates have officially put their names forward to contest the Malaita Province Ward 5 seat. The confirmed candidates are; Mr. Norman Suidani, Mr. Dick Futaimalau, and Mr. Polycarp Erekwato. Mr. Norman Suidani, the eldest son of the late Daniel Suidani, who previously served as the Member of the Provincial Assembly…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), under the World Bank-financed Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), has officially issued a Notice to Commence Services for the Climate Resilient Road Asset Management Improvement. This milestone marks the formal start of the consultancy services aimed at; (i) strengthening the way that data is collected for transport…
The National Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), successfully completed a nationwide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise to verify the status of government-supported projects and programs. Since December 2025, the MNPDC dispatched teams to each province, including Honiara, to conduct the M&E exercise as part of its 2025 Annual Work…
Construction work on the Sikaiana Classroom Project in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency has officially commenced, bringing renewed hope for improved learning facilities in the remote island community. Groundwork and structural preparations are now underway, with community focusing on foundation works, site clearing and leveling. Installation of essential infrastructure, including water storage facilities, is also progressing…
Chairman of the National Youth Congress, Harry James Olikwailafa, has raised serious concerns that methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, could cause chaos if it reaches street level in Solomon Islands. Mr Olikwailafa made the statement when he appeared before the Bills and Legislative Committee (BLC) in Parliament yesterday. The BLC is currently scrutinising the Dangerous…
Bavaqole Chief, Philip Viuru, has expressed profound gratitude to national and provincial leaders for their ongoing commitment to the development and welfare of his people, particularly in supporting plans to establish a new Rural Training Centre (RTC) school on Bava Island. In an address during the ground breaking of the proposed RTC School in Bava…
Strong calls for support have been echoed for parents whose children are attending Buma–Aoani Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) in West Kwaio, Malaita. The call was issued during a recent teachers and parents meeting. The ECE Centre is currently operating under Buma Primary School. A Chairman of Buma Aoani Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) who…