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Communities
NORTH MALAITA FACING WATER CRISIS
Malaita’s Northern region now faces low water pressure – a direct phenomenon of the current severe dry weather. The drought has affected people’s water sources. SIBC News North Malaita stringer John Andrew Kiri reports, in some communities, water supply is drying up.
22 Sept 2015
Police
AUKI POLICE TO RECEIVE NEW VESSEL
Police in Auki Malaita province will receive a new vessel. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast recently announced the vessel is expected to arrive in Auki this month. Auki Police has also received two vehicles as a gift from RAMSI – Participating Police Force officers who withdrew last week.
22 Sept 2015
Police
MALAITA PREMIER SUPPORTS RAMSI DRAW DOWN
Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia supports RAMSI’s withdrawal from the country, saying it signifies a positive development. Speaking at the official ceremony marking RAMSI PPF’s withdrawal in Auki, Premier Ramohia says the withdrawal of RAMSI’s presence from Auki and the country as a positive…
21 Sept 2015
Police
RAMSI IS WITHDRAWING ITS PPF IN AUKI
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is withdrawing its Participating Police Force (PPF) in Auki, Malaita Province. An official ceremony was held this morning to commemorate the draw down.
16 Sept 2015
Business
WEEK LONG BUSINESS TRAINING AT OFU, NORTH MALAITA
A week long business training began in Ofu, North Malaita. Funded by the Ministry of Commerce, the training aims to improve rural standard of living and reduce poverty level. It is facilitated by the Tefila Marketing and Enterprises Development Centre.
16 Sept 2015
Agriculture
DROP IN COPRA PRICES IRKED LOCAL COPRA PRODUCERS
Cocoa and Copra producers in North Malaita are discouraged over a slight drop of cocoa and copra price in the domestic and world market. SIBC Stringer Mr John Andrew Kiri reports, Cocoa and Copra producers in North Malaita are discouraged at the news.
12 Sept 2015
Incidents
PARTIES INVOLVED IN SUAFA BAY INCIDENT RECONCILED
Parties involved in an incident which resulted in the killing of a young man in Suafa, North Malaita have successfully conducted a reconciliation ceremony at Malu’u station, this week.
11 Sept 2015
Infrastructure
MALAITA MAN CALLED FOR PROPER ROAD MAINTENANCE
A concerned man from Namorako, Malaita province has called for proper maintenance of roads from contractors responsible for the South road towards West Are’are.
10 Sept 2015
Communities
HEALTH SURVEY COVERED 15 COMMUNITIES IN NORTH MALAITA
The demographic and health survey 2015 in North Malaita has successfully covered 15 communities six months after it started. The survey was part of the National health and Demographic survey launched in April this year.
7 Sept 2015
Incidents
NO DISREPUTE TO SUAFA BAY: PREMIER TOLD PEOPLE
Malaita Premier, Peter Chanel Ramohia has reminded the people of Suafa and Adaua in North Malaita that Suafa bay has been earmarked for major projects in Malaita Province.
5 Sept 2015
Chiefs
CHIEF CALLED ON DCC TO INCLUDE CHIEFS IN CONSULTATIONS
Chief Dickson Maepoina from West Are’are has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government to include the House of Chiefs when conducting consultations for development in that region.
5 Sept 2015
Incidents
SUAFA BAY SITUATION STABLISED
The situation in Suafa, North Malaita has been stabilised since yesterday, confirms the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita, Alfred Uiga. PPC Uiga told SIBC News, according to feedback from police on theground, a reconciliation ceremony between the two opposing parties has happened.
4 Sept 2015
Incidents
MALAITA PREMIER CALLED FOR CALM OVER SUAFA BAY INCIDENT
Malaita Provincial Premier, Peter Chanel Ramohia has called on the parties involved in the incident at Suafa, North Malaita not to take the law into their own hands. Mr.
4 Sept 2015
Choiseul Province
10 CONSTITUENCIES STILL TO RECEIVE DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES
Ten Constituencies who suffered the recent natural disaster are still waiting for their relief supplies. National Disaster Management Office Communication and Media Adviser Ms Jennifer Richardson told SIBC News, the NDMO is still waiting for the funds to purchase the supplies.
3 Sept 2015
Climate Change
EAST MALAITA FACED WITH WATER SHORTAGES
Communities in East Malaita and East Kwaio are facing water shortages, sparking calls for assistance. SIBC’s East Malaita stringer Enoch Idui reports, water sources have dried up and people are struggling to have access to water. Mr.
28 Aug 2015
Church
PEOPLE’s PARTICIPATION IN CHURCH PROGRAMS INDICATES GOOD LIFE
People’s participation in church programs indicates a good Christian life in any society. A Primary School teacher from Dala North in Malaita Province, Timothy Maearo made the statement while announcing a grand bazaar for Dala North St. Barnabas church recently.
28 Aug 2015
Civil Society
MMF TO ELECT NEW OFFICE BEARERS
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to elect new office bearers this Sunday, at the National Museum auditorium in Honiara. MMF Vice President Henry Daukalia confirmed the meeting to SIBC News today.
28 Aug 2015
Development
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION WILL CREATE JOBS: DAUSABEA
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has said the implementation of major projects earmarked for Malaita Province will provide more employment for Malaitans.
25 Aug 2015
Choiseul Province
COMMUNITIES EQUIPPED WITH KNOWLEDGE ON LAND USE
Communities in Malaita and Choiseul provinces were equipped with the knowledge on how to create action plans to address issues affecting communities on the use of land.
20 Aug 2015
Government
BITA’AMA WOMEN MET TO DISCUSS PROJECTS
Women in Bita’ama, North Malaita have met today to discuss issues related to women’s projects from the national government. The meeting is to allow discussions between women on possible projects for women in the area.
19 Aug 2015