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Probe into missing crew continues

Probe into missing crew continues

AUKI police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of a crew member who reportedly fell overboard from Pelican II while enroute from Honiara to Malaita Province early this month. The incident is believed to have occurred at an unknown location between Gela and Malaita on Friday 6th June. The missing man was a crew member aboard the vessel at the time of the incident. A search and rescue operation was launched at 7pm on Friday …Read Article

Under-age drinking on the rise in Auki

Under-age drinking on the rise in Auki

POLICE in Malaita Province have reported a concerning rise in under-age drinking, particularly amongst students, in public areas around Auki. During the first crime prevention operation conducted in Auki two weeks ago, officers arrested three young men and issued warnings to several under-age boys and girls found drinking and causing public disturbances. Malaita Provincial Police Operation Manager Michael Ramosaea, said the operation revealed th…Read Article

Seaweed farming soars in Malaita

Seaweed farming soars in Malaita

SEAWEED farming in Malaita Province is gradually increasing compared to previous years, when only a few farmers were involved in marine algae cultivation. According to the Malaita Provincial Fisheries Office, more than ten sites across the eastern, northern, and southern regions of Malaita are actively engaging in farming seaweed and are in the process of expanding their operations. Alick Konamalefo, Fisheries Officer for Malaita, confirmed that…Read Article

Alledged murder case in East Malaita probed

Police in Malaita Province are investigating an alleged murder case following a brawl that broke out in the eastern region of the province on Saturday, 14th June. According to police, the incident stemmed from a dispute over a compensation payment, which escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the death of an elderly man. Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Michael Ramosaea, told the Solomon Star that officers have respond…Auki · Auki Read Article

Ten-year-old caught drinking kwaso

Auki Police in Malaita were shocked to discover a 10-year-old boy consuming kwaso, a locally brewed alcoholic beverage in public with a group of youths during a patrol near the old Auki wharf last week. According to Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Michael Ramosaea, the boy was seen in the company of older individuals who allegedly forced him to consume the illegal substance. “It was both shocking and disturbing to see such a young …Auki · Auki Read Article

MOI villagers concern over beche-de-mer buying prices

VILLAGERS in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) are raising concerns over the low buying prices being offered by four foreign buyers at Pelau and Luaniua. Reports reaching the Solomon Star indicated that about four foreign buyers are operating in Pelau, purchasing beche-de-mer at prices significantly lower than those set by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR). Former Provincial Assembly Member for Ward 31 in the Malaita Outer Isla…Auki · Auki Read Article

Malaita health advises public to get immunized against polio

THE Malaita Provincial Health Authority has recently issued a warning to communities in Malaita regarding the threat of polio, following reports of an outbreak in neighboring Papua New Guinea (PNG).Speaking during the handover ceremony of a water supply system at Kakalano Catholic Parish in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Provincial, Health Director Dr. David Danitofea highlighted the importance of immunization in preventing the spread of the disease.“Ac…Health · Auki Read Article

Man stabbed for saying ‘good night’

A 25-year-old man from a village near Auki Town in Malaita has been arrested for stabbing a 23-year-old man because he (partner) was unhappy with his wife for saying ‘good night’ to the young victim.The suspect committed the incident on Saturday 31 May 2025 when under the influence of alcohol. Auki police have arrested the suspect following the stabbing incident.Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafo…Auki · Auki Read Article

Drivers in Auki advised on load capacity

Following the successful completion of emergency repair work at Fiu Bridge over the weekend, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD) advises vehicle owners and local businesses in Malaita Province to exercise caution regarding the bridge’s load capacity.Due to its age and structural integrity, it is strongly recommended that vehicles with a gross weight or payload exceeding …Auki · Auki Read Article

Fiu bridge reopens after emergency repair works

Fiu Bridge, located approximately 6 km from Malaita’s provincial capital, Auki, was reopened to traffic on Thursday night following emergency repair works. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation management has expressed regret over the incident and has committed resources to repairing the damaged sections and implementing further upgrades to enhance the structure’s integrity.In response to the emergency, an engineer from the Ministry …Auki · Auki Read Article

MID engineers assess Fiu bridge

A team from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in Honiara arrived in Auki on Wednesday to carry out a thorough assessment of the damaged Fiu Bridge in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province.The assessment follows an incident on Monday, when a heavily loaded dump truck carrying gravel—owned by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)—crossed the old bridge and caused significant damage.The Fiu Bridge, a bailey-ty…Auki · Auki Read Article

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