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North Malaita tribe invite partners to develop 25-year-old Surveyed Hydro Project after tribal reconciliation.

North Malaita tribe invite partners to develop 25-year-old Surveyed Hydro Project after tribal reconciliation.

Maluu, North Malaita-Members of Ainigaule tribe in Ward 9, North Malaita that are owner of the tribal land that host Silolo river that has potential for proposed hydro project invite and call upon stakeholders that are interested to develop the SiloloHydro to come forward and resume pursuing the once proposed

Australian-supported Malaita South Road Emergency Road Repairs Completed

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. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development contracted

MPA Support Rehabilitation of Makokoa, Jordan, Silolo, Tatefata, and Magwabaru Community Water Project.

MPA Support Rehabilitation of Makokoa, Jordan, Silolo, Tatefata, and Magwabaru Community Water Project.

Ward 9, North Malaita, the communities of Makokoa, Jordan, Silolo, Tatefata, and Magwabaru are taking a step forward in securing access to clean and reliable water. After years of water shortages and aging infrastructure, the long-anticipated water dam rehabilitation and construction project has finally commenced. The project, funded by the

Construction of Su'u Harbour and Bira Bridges in Malaita Begins

Construction of Su'u Harbour and Bira Bridges in Malaita Begins

Construction of the Su’u Harbour and Bira Bridges in Malaita Province has started. The construction is being undertaken with financial support from the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation

Emergency Road Work Begins on East Road from Baratalo to Atori

Emergency Road Work Begins on East Road from Baratalo to Atori

FT Road Construction Company has commenced emergency road work on East Road, stretching from Baratalo to Atori, starting yesterday. This urgent initiative responds to significant deterioration of the road, which has posed major challenges for the local community in East Malaita. The East Road has suffered extensive damage, exacerbated by

First Shipment of Road Machines for the Auki Road Tar Sealing Arrived in Auki Toady.

First Shipment of Road Machines for the Auki Road Tar Sealing Arrived in Auki Toady.

On November 24, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the signing of the Implementation Agreement for the China-aid Auki Road Project. The agreement was formalized by Chinese Ambassador H.E. Cai Weiming, Minister of Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, and Premier of Malaita Province Hon. Elijah Asilaua The signing

Alrico Constructions Wins Early Works Contract for New Malu’u Market in North Malaita

Alrico Constructions Wins Early Works Contract for New Malu’u Market in North Malaita

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Alrico Constructions has been awarded the Early Works contract for the highly anticipated new Malu’u Market, a key project aimed at boosting the local economy and improving infrastructure in North Malaita. Work is set to begin in the new year, marking the first step in the