Makira

By Alfred Sasako THE name East Kwaio carries a stigma in Solomon Islands. Despite its rich cultural roots and unique way of preserving their way of living over many years, not many people appreciate the...

BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE & PRESLEY SURUMA ENTREPRENEURS of Solomon Islands can hit jackpot in the country’s agriculture sector. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary, Ethel Francis brands the agriculture sector a hub of...

BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE COCOA farmers of Makira-Ulawa will now have the opportunity to be part of and benefit from social and economic opportunities of Solomon Islands first cocoa mill project in the province. On October...

A new water supply from their constituency office ends Katoro village’s four decades of collecting water from nearby streams and dirty water during rainy seasons. Since the resettlement of Katoro village on Wainoni in 1978...

BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO VOTERS’ registration phase for all four constituencies in Makira Ulawa province has progressed smoothly as the end draws near, it is reported. This was revealed to this paper by the Provincial registration...

BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO MAKIRA Ulawa provincial government has stepped in to address an ‘overdue problem’ in constructing a new proper market facility which was launched on Monday. Market venders across Makira/Ulawa province again have a...

MEMBER of Parliament for East Makira Alfred Ghiro has won an election petition case put up against him at the High Court of Solomon Islands last week. This follows the dismissal of the claims made...

CHIEFS of East Makira Constituency have congratulated their Member of Parliament Alfred Ghiro for winning the election petition case filed against him at the High Court of Solomon Islands. The case was dismissed in its...

BY GEORGINA KEKEA HONIARA people from Makira/Ulawa province on Saturday celebrated their provincial day at the Museum grounds. Commencing with a parade from the Honiara city council area, the celebration on Saturday was one mixed with...

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA THE significance of Ulawa Island’s Anglican Church history is noted towards its contributions to the life and work of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) in the past and to today. It is...