Malaita News

25/09/2025

Churches receive support from Central Kwara’ae constituency

Up to 14 church groups across Ward 2 and 29 in Central Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita Province, have received building materials, musical instruments, and generators under the Church Grant Initiative.

The delivery was done earlier this month, with support coming from the Constituency Office under the leadership of Hon. Ricky Fuoo.

Recipient Churches include:

Buiano Church – Generator

Kilusakwaol SSEC Church – Building Materials

Daudau/Maoro CRC Church – Building Materials

Fausadeo Church – Building Materials

Aligegeo House of Glory – Musical Instruments

Fiu Church – Generator

Dae Church – Building Materials

Okwala SSEC Church – Building Materials

Sita Church – Building Materials

Mt Zion Church – Building Materials

Namobaula Church – Building Materials

Dairana Church – Musical Instruments

Kwalo Church – Building Materials

Constituency Project Officer Sam Ilimanu said the office is happy to support church groups with this funding.

Selwyn Abana from Dairana thanking Hon. Fuoo and the Constituency Office, noting the support came at the right time to help their church and people.

The Constituency Office has assured that it will continue to support churches through the program in the future.

28/08/2025

Vermicomposting Training Held in Honiara

Vermicomposting is one of the most important composting methods for organic farming.

This week, 38 lead farmers from different cluster groups in Malaita, Guadalcanal, Western Province, as well as representatives from NGOs and schools, attended a special training at Zai Na Tina Farm in East Honiara.

Many of the farmers expressed their gratitude, saying the training was an eye opener for them. They also promised to return home and share this knowledge with their group members.

👉 Watch the short video below to see and hear what they say.

27/08/2025

First vermicomposting training in Solomon Islands

By LESLEY SANGA

A special training on vermicomposting for lead farmers from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western Provinces started today at the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm compound at Burns Creek, East Honiara.

The training will run until Friday this week. It is funded by the KIWA Fund through the Pacific Organic Learning Farm Network (POLFN) project, which is implemented by the South Pacific Community (SPC) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm in partnership with KGA.

This is the first-ever vermicomposting training in Solomon Islands, marking an important step forward for local farmers.

Participants include lead farmers, NGOs such as Live & Learn and World Vision, schools, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Shane Tutua, POLFN advisor at Zai Na Tina, said he was proud to see the training finally take place.

“I have been dreaming about this training since 2015 after I returned from Cuba, and today it has become a reality,” Dr. Tutua said.
“I am happy that you lead farmers are here to learn. My hope is that you will return and share this knowledge with your farmers. Soil fertility will continue to be a challenge with climate change, so we need nature-based solutions to keep our soils healthy and maintain food security.”

One participant, Connie Sala from the Busurata farmers cluster, said she was grateful to be part of the training.

“This is something new, but I am happy to attend. I will go back and teach my women farmers,” Mrs. Sala said.

Vermicomposting is a method of making compost using earthworms. The worms eat food scraps and other organic waste like vegetable peels, fruit skins, and leaves.

Their waste, called vermicast, is rich in nutrients and can be used as natural fertilizer. It requires only a small space, has no bad smell, and is suitable even for backyard gardens in towns.

Facilitator Leikitah Naituku, an earthworm expert from Fiji, said she was pleased to share her knowledge.

“I have been doing this in my backyard in Fiji, and I am happy SPC brought me here to teach you,” she said.

A total of 38 participants are attending the training.

16/08/2025

The launching of Yuru District development association

Official Launching of Yuru District ward 17 Development Association, Venue Atoifi filmed by Svibez Entertainment

15/08/2025

Honiara council of women celebrating Malaita day in Auki today.

15/08/2025

True transformation starts within: Subu

By LESLEY SANGA

President of the Malaita Provincial Youth Council, Philip Subu, says true transformation begins from within and not from outside.

He made this statement during the Ward 1 Malaita Day celebration in Auki today, which was held together with International Youth Day.

In his speech, Mr Subu reminded the young people of Malaita that the solutions for the province must come from its own people.

“The solutions for Malaita will come from Malaita. They will be born in our villages, tested in our communities, and carried forward by our youth. They will not be imported, imposed, or dictated from outside,” he said.

He stressed that lasting change cannot be borrowed or bought, but must grow from within — just like crops in the garden and wisdom in the elders.

Mr Subu also acknowledged the support of partners, including the Solomon Islands Government for funding the new Malaita Youth and Children Hub, the Malaita Provincial Government for its leadership, the Government of Australia for investing in youth associations, the People’s Republic of China for sharing agricultural knowledge, and the Mala I Tolo Indigenous Guardianship Trust for providing IT equipment to empower youth.

Mr Subu is calling on young people to unite for the future of Malaita.

“Rise, Malaita! Stand tall, youth of Malaita! The future is ours, and we begin building it today,” Mr Subu said.

15/08/2025

Malaita Day ward 1 celebration in Auki.

Honiara council of women.

15/08/2025

Malaita day ward 1 celebration in Auki

13/08/2025

Japan festival successfully held in Auki

A Japan Festival was successfully held at Auki Primary School over the weekend.

The event was organised and led by volunteer teacher Yamato Kazuki.

Mr Kazuki said he arrived in the Solomon Islands in January 2025 and began working in Auki in February. He is currently serving as a volunteer with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), mainly supporting mathematics and physical education classes at Auki Primary School. His term of service is for two years.

“In the past, JICA volunteers have organised Japan Festivals in Honiara,” Mr Kazuki said.

“I wanted to give students and teachers in Auki a chance to learn about and experience Japanese culture, so I decided to hold a Japan Festival here.”

Mr Kazuki said that, at present, he is the only JICA volunteer working in Auki. He prepared for the event together with students and teachers of the school.

“We practised songs, made displays, and worked together on all the preparations. It was a valuable experience for all of us,” he said.

“For items we could not bring from Honiara, we borrowed from teachers and parents. This festival was made possible through the cooperation of many people, and it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved.”

Although the Japan Festival has ended, Mr Kazuki said he will continue his work at Auki Primary School, helping students and teachers have a better environment for learning and teaching.

30/07/2025

Goshen Enterprise says it remains fully committed to helping local taro farmers and growing the rural economy in Malaita. The company has reassured the public that although progress may seem slow, important work is happening behind the scenes to bring the Adaliua Taro Pack House into full operation.

Photo: Solomon Star

https://malaitanews.com/goshen-reaffirms-commitment-to-farmers-as-adaliua-taro-pack-house-progresses/

18/07/2025

The Kwalikwali Cultural Learning Centre (KCLC) has completed its two-month cultural training program with a traditional lakeno (taro pudding) activity in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province.

The program brought together students, parents, and guest teachers to learn and revive important Kwara’ae cultural practices.

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The Kwalikwali Cultural Learning Centre (KCLC) in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, ended its two-month cultural training with a Lakeno (taro pudding) activit

01/05/2025

Adaua and Atomea schools get Starlink internet

Adaua and Arnon Atomea schools in north Malaita now have fast internet. Mala-i-tolo Guardianship Trust gave this help by installing Starlink. The school principal said this is a big help for students. Mala-i-tolo is working with more than 10 schools in Malaita.

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Students and teachers at Adaua and Arnon Atomea secondary schools in north Malaita now have fast and reliable internet, thanks to Mala-i-tolo Guardianship Trust