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New Climate-Resilient Fiu River Bridge Set to Transform Connectivity in Malaita Province

The tender for the construction of the new Fiu River Bridge in Malaita Province is closed on 18 September 2026, with the contract award expected by December 2026.

22 Sept 2026

Bina Harbour Project
U.S. Team to Assess Bina Development Project Next Month in Malaita Province
By Alfred Pagepitu A United States assessment team is expected to visit Solomon Islands by the end of August as the Government moves to advance the Bina Industrial Development Project into its next phase in Malaita Province.
28 Jul 2026
Infrastructure
SOEs Active on the Ground for Auki Town China-Aid Road Upgrade Project
Following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the national government and three key state-owned enterprises (SOEs), critical utility relocation exercises are now fully underway in Auki as part of the Auki Town China-Aid Road Upgrade Project.
9 Jun 2026
Environment
CLIMATE PROTECTION FOR MALU’U MARKET RECEIVES GLOBAL ATTENTION
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita, have gained global attention for an innovative, Australia‑supported project to protect coastline infrastructure through mangrove and coastal tree rehabilitation.
4 Mar 2026
Infrastructure
Auki Road Project Advances with Concrete Drainage Works
The China-Aid Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project continues to advance steadily, with the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), focusing on the installation of concrete-lined drainage systems along the 9.2 km road upgrade in Auki, Malaita Province.
2 Mar 2026
Government
DPM Kologeto Celebrates Malaita’s 42nd Second Appointed Day, Reaffirms National Unity and Development Priorities
Deputy Prime Minister Honourable Fredrick Kologeto, MP, today joined the people of Malaita Province in Honiara to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of its Second Appointed Day, celebrated under the theme “Guided by Faith, Rooted in Culture, United for Change.” In his keynote address, DPM Kologeto…
15 Aug 2025
Women
HONIARA COUNCIL OF WOMEN ON EMPOWERMENT MISSION TO MALAITA
By Mary Idu Burumaea A 40-women team from the Honiara Council of Women (MCW) is currently on a heart-driven community outreach tour across Malaita province, spreading empowerment and support to fellow women and the wider community.
14 Aug 2025
CDF
East Malaita Constituency retires 2024 CDF, submits 2025 annual work plan
East Malaita Constituency (EMC) has formally submitted its 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Expenditure Report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), demonstrating a commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with the reporting obligations outlined in Section 29 of the…
17 Jul 2025
RSIPF
Police arrest gamblers in Malaita Province
Ten individuals, including seven males and three females, were arrested in Auki Town during a police raid targeting illegal gambling activities in public places.
25 Mar 2025
Court
Daniel Suidani: Court Ruling Shows Limits of Administrative Decisions
By Ian Kaukui The former Premier of Malaita province, Daniel Suidani said the recent Court’s decision on his case against the former Minister of Provincial Government, Hon Rollen Seleso shows that administrative decisions have limits.
17 Mar 2025
Prime Minister Manele hosted by Bina Harbour Community
The leaders and people of Bina Harbour, West Kwaio, Malaita Province warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP to their community and facilitated his delegation’s tour around the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project site.
7 Mar 2025
Australia
AUSTRALIAN-SUPPORTED MALAITA SOUTH ROAD EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS COMPLETED
The Australian-funded emergency road repairs project to improve accessibility for the first 42km of Malaita’s South Road is now complete. Commencing in July 2024, the emergency repair works reached Mao’a Bridge at the end of November 2024, one month ahead of schedule.
17 Dec 2024
Japan
KILUUFI IMPROVEMENT PROJECT KICK STARTS WITH GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
The SBD120 million Kilu’ufi Improvement Project, funded by the Japanese International Corporation Agency, JICA started this week with a ground-breaking ceremony at the project site in Kiluúfi, Malaita Province.
17 Oct 2024
China - Solomon Islands Relations
SIG-PRC signed Auki Road Project.
The much-talked-about Malaita Road Network Project will soon commence, as signified by the signing of the Auki Road project between the Solomon Islands Government and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
11 Oct 2024
Climate Change
Discussions underway with MPG on relocation of vulnerable communities
The National Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (MLHS) is discussing with the Malaita Provincial Government to assist in implementing climate change adaptation strategies for the relocation and resettlement of communities affected by climate change. Lands Minister Hon.
13 Sept 2024
Malaita celebrates 41st Second Appointed Day in Auki
The Malaita Provincial Government held an official program to mark the provinces 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary in Auki today. With the theme, ” Empowering Our Diversity through the spirit of unity for a brighter and more inclusive future”, the program saw the attendance of Prime Minister…
15 Aug 2024
Australian Government
AUSTRALIA WARMLY WELCOMED BACK TO MALAITA BY PREMIER ELIJAH ASILAUA
Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton was warmly welcomed back to Malaita today by Premier Elijah Asilaua and Members of the Malaitan Provincial Government Executive at the start of his two-day visit.
14 Aug 2024
Infrastructure
IEDCR Support for Kwaibala Road Upgrade Applauded
Kwaibala Road in the south of Auki Town of Malaita Province was an eye soar early this year due to its deteriorated condition. This was until an upgrade on the feeder road, which started in April this year and was completed by early June, thanks to the SBD355,000 funding support from IEDCR .
6 Aug 2024
China - Solomon Islands Relations
Malaita & Jiangsu Province signs Three-year action plan
By Ian Kaukui Malaita Province and its sister province, Jiangsu Province of China signed a three-year action plan for friendly exchanges and cooperation at the Chinese Embassy in Honiara yesterday.
23 Jul 2024
MP for Lau-Baelelea Meets with Chinese Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
In a gesture highlighting the deepening ties between the Solomon Islands and China, Honourable Ben Maenu’u, Member of Parliament for Lau-Baelelea Constituency, made a courtesy call to the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency, at the PRC Embassy in Honiara.
31 May 2024