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PM WALE MEETS MAKIRA-ULAWA EXECUTIVE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROVINCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND REFORM

PRIME Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the GREAT Coalition Government’s commitment to strengthening provincial governments and supporting Makira-Ulawa Province to unlock its economic and development potential.

21 Aug 2026

Cocoa
KIRAKIRA COCOA FACTORY NOW 90% COMPLETE
BY TAROMANE MARTIN The Cocoa Factory in Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province is projected to be up and running by next year, 2026. Alick Pinihimae, Managing Director for Pinihimae Associations Enterprise Group (PAGE) told SIBC News after meeting with stake holders in Honiara recently.
15 Aug 2025
Police
Two children sustain broken legs and arms in the latest traffic accident in Makira/Ulawa Province
Two children suffered broken legs and arms in the latest traffic accident at Rawake in Makira/Ulawa Province on the 2nd of September 2024. Report stated that the vehicle was traveling from Nukukaisi village in Central Bauro towards Kirakira town, at a high speed when it veered off the road and…
6 Sept 2024
Provincial Governments
Makira Ulawa Premier discusses Provincial development aspirations with Acting Prime Minister
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification Hon. Bradley Tovosia at the Prime Minister’s Office today met with the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Hon. Stanley Siapu, members of his executive and officials.
27 Aug 2024
Health
Shortage of Drugs Leads to Illegal Selling by Villagers in Makira
By Alfred Pagepitu The Makira-Ulawa Provincial Health Director, Dr. John Harara has expressed grave concern over the illegal selling of medicines by non-medical personnel in the province. The issue was raised amidst the critical shortage of essential medicines at the local hospital. Dr.
15 Jul 2024
Provincial Governments
MUP Set to Deliberate on Budget
By Alex Dadamu The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government will meet to deliberate on its budget next week, on July 9th. Provincial Premier Hon. Stanley Siapu told SIBC News that the provincial public accounts committee will be meeting this week to examine the budget before tabling it for debate. Hon.
3 Jul 2024
SIAPU ELECTED PREMIER FOR MAKIRA ULAWA PROVINCE
Stanley Siapu is the new Premier Elect for Makira Ulawa Province. This was confirmed by the Makira/Ulawa Provincial Assembly Clerk Clement Rohorua. Siapu who is the Member of Provincial Assembly for Santa Ana ward, was declared winner with 14 votes, securing an absolute majority after one round of…
3 May 2024
Breaking News
High rate of homebrew consumption concerns community leaders
Community leaders of Tahawawo and Mwaniqagosi in North Star Harbour, Makira Ulawa province have expressed their deep concern on the high rate of homebrew and kwaso consumption among youths and married men in their communities.
21 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Government transfers 97 PE Land Titles to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government
The National Government has officially transferred 97 Perpetual Estate land titles held by the government to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government. In a brief official transfers ceremony, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the announcement during the Makira Ulawa Provincial Second Appointed Day…
5 Aug 2021
Breaking News
Makira left out of vital infrastructure development
The need to have a proper road infrastructure at the East Makira Constituency in Makira Ulawa Province is urgent. That vital infrastructure benefits will driving more agriculture activities and businesses in the remote province.
2 Jul 2020
Environment
Oil Spill ravages Namuga shoreline
The oil spill from MV Takana at Namuga in Makria Ulawa Province will likely worsen tourism opportunity in the area, a concern raised by local operator, Alfred Murray. The spill has now covered an area of fifty meters since it sank last week. MV Takana is owned by East Makira Constituency.
19 Jun 2019
Laws
Platform Movement allegedly threatening non followers
Report says the so-called Platform Movement in Makira Ulawa Province is causing fear among non-group members. A source who wished for anonymity told SIBC News some members of the group are actually threatening non-members with knives.
22 Jan 2019
Government
Makira Provincial Government to de-register Platform Movement
Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier Stanley Siapu said, his government is working on de-registering the Makira Platform Movement. Premier Siapu said his government welcomed the call made earlier by the caretaker MP for West Makira, Derick Manuari for any upcoming government to seriously address the…
10 Jan 2019
Government
Ulawa roads to be tar sealed soon
Roads around Ulawa Island in Makira Ulawa province are set for tar sealing soon. This comes after the Ministry of infrastructure and development approved funding for road upgrades on the island. The announcement was made earlier this week by the Ulawa Ugi MP, Hon.
22 Nov 2018
Environment
Abandoned ship in Star Harbor is reportedly causing environmental damages
Residents of Star Harbour in Makira Ulawa Province are raising concerns over the environmental damages produced by a marine vessel stranded off the shore of Namuga.
29 Oct 2018
Canada
Nine more leaving for Canada
Nine People from three separate provinces are heading to Canada under an arrangement that has set new records in Canada’s Labour Mobility partnership with the Solomon Islands.
21 Oct 2018
Melanesia
Ulawa to mark 140th anniversary of Christianity
People of Ulawa Island, Makira-Ulawa Province will tomorrow celebrate the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the first missionary that brought Christianity to the island.
17 Jul 2018
Media
‘Media, the bridge between people and government’: Julian Maka’a
“The people must understand the government and the government must understand the people.” Julian Maka’a is a name with a voice well-known to most people in Solomon Islands, having worked in the media industry for over twenty years.
11 Jul 2018
Central Islands Province
First Poverty Maps for Solomon Islands launched
The first ever Solomon Islands Poverty Maps have indicated there are significant pockets of poverty across the central part of Solomon Islands. Small-area estimates suggested that wards in Honiara City have above average rates of poverty, with the Naha and Vohukesa wards identified as having the…
27 Jun 2018
Police
Suspect still at large after allegedly burning Police boat
A suspect is still at large in Makira-Ulawa Province after he allegedly set on fire a Police outboard motor canoe, and its 40-horse power engine. Provincial Police Commander Peter Sitai said, three operations were conducted after the alleged incident early this month but they were unsuccessful.
24 Jun 2018