The Iikoru (Iidauru) Maasina Cultural festival committee, would like to send out its appreciation to our key partners; Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Indigenous Knowledge Institute and Eighth Note Music that supported the successful hosting of this year’s festival. Special mention to all the groups the following groups for accepting our invitations and preparations; Baru…
On 3rd-5th February, Mai Maasina Green Belt Board of Executives and Staffs review its 2026-year plan and 10 years strategic roadmap. The three (3) days team building retreat was hosted at Parangiju Mountain Lodge. A marvel landscape that is conducive and adaptably eco-friendly setting aimed at Organizational team building activities. The primary focus of…
On the 11th of February 2026, East Are’are constituency witnessed the launching and Handover of Arekoru Namoaraha Council of Chiefs Nima Ni Araha at Hauhura. The historical event was witnessed by representatives of tribal House of chiefs from Are’are governing bodies (Arahanimane, Arahahu and Namoaraha), MMGB Conservation member reps, Church leaders, youths, East Are’are Provincial…
Malaita Province, Solomon Islands- On the March 19, The Vice Chairman of MMGB Mr. Albert Kwatelae with an executive rep Mr. Felix Naitoro, Admin Officer Ms. Immaculate Tautauhono, Mapping Officer Ms.Sharon Uhiaro and Cultural Officer Mr. Charles Ha’ahoikeni, embarked on a crucial site visitation to its members in Are’are and Kwaio region of Malaita Province. …
(This article was obtained through Jubilee Australia Research Centre official website page and shared here. Link to their Home page is provided below.) Jubilee Australia Research Centre and Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) are excited to launch our new poster series in Malaita, Solomon Islands. Malaita, a volcanic island in the Solomons Archipelago, is covered in lush mountainous…
Waihau Conservation, MALAITA – Mai Ma`asina Green Belt is currently working with three (3) of its members, progressing to its second reforestation program after successfully completing the first project in 2021 to 2023 having planted 18,000 of native trees hence restoring 37 Hectares of degraded land. A two (2) days training was conducted on 5th –…
The 28th of November marks an important day and milestone for Are`are, witnessing the graduation of Takataka Nima Education that was hosted at Takataka Ecovillage Conservation center. The main theme during the graduation was “Konito’oa, hana ha`ahouana Are’are,” that translates as; “Preserve, Protect and Promote Are`are.” To witness the special event, Victor Tariwao, MPA East…
On the 12th of September 2024, Sharon Uhiaro (MMGB Mapping officer) had the opportunity to present on change detection technology to the Ministry of Environment, emphasizing the critical role in monitoring and conserving our forest conservation sites. Change detection is pivotal, because it provides real time data to assess alterations in land cover over time,…
On the 14th of August 2024, one of our partners “Baru Conservation Alliance” has witnessed and launched a three-year partnership with the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands at Baru office in Auki. The partnership aims to support and strengthen development activities and tribal model approaches of Baru Conservation Alliance. The program was attended by…
“I never thought of operating such handy tool at this stage yet. It helps a lot. This advanced inclusion has taught me of the rich resource our tribal land hence boldened my perspective as a guardian to be vigilant over these resources”, Donation, Chairman of Hi’i Conservation commented in an interview. The Mapeo evaluation…
