BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Yato proposed Protected Area in East Makira is comprised three major land sites situated inland. The proposed conservation project is funded by the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF). The project aims to preserve nearly 12,000 hectares…
THE Proposed Yato Protected Area in Makira-Ulawa Province will preserve around 12,000 hectares of primary forests and ecosystems that are essential for the preservation of plants and animals unique to the Island. The Yato Protected Area will enable local communities…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Makira-Ulawa Province Extension office has boosted Maepua model farm in Central Makira with the delivery of new agricultural machines. MAL-based Makira-Ulawa extension officers officially handed over the inputs worth around $33,000.00…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Makira-Ulawa Province (MUP) Extension office has successfully conducted a two-day training on kava pre-processing and management for kava farmers at Ubuna in Ward 7, Arosi from 30th July to 1st August…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU RISING sea levels are affecting gardens of giant swamp taros – a staple crop for most of the coastal dwellers in Ugi Island, Makira, and Ulawa province, according to Martha. Martha who is a single mother from…
BY LIONEL TAORAO In Ulawa MORE communities on Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa province will soon have access to the constituency’s hydro power electricity project on Ulawa. The project which started on 2015 is now in its second stage;…
BY JOY OFASIA MAKIRA Ulawa Provincial Council of Women is calling for help from the National Disaster Council for the people of Makira province who are struggling after the recent natural disaster. Lincy Agnes Kitera said the Makira communities have…
BY JOY OFASIA KAONASUGHU Clinic, in Central Makira, lacks lighting and staff who can do basic tasks like testing for malaria. The clinic, staffed by two nurses, serves around 3000 people living in eight villages from Waihara to Kokana and…
BY JOY OFASIA Crispin Dora Fititei is one of the aspiring female candidates who intends to stand in the coming general election at the provincial level. Crispin, from Makira province, intends to be a candidate in Ward 8, West Marika…
