–South Guadalcanal launches 4G telecommunication tower at Malaisu, first of three towers installed in the constituency
-Towers equipped with advanced technology connecting to Our Telecom system and satellite communications: MP Seleso

South Guadalcanal constituency has launched its first 4G telecommunication tower, providing internet services to communities there.
This is the first of three telecommunication towers installed in the constituency, with the other two reported to be ready for launch in a matter of months.
The South Guadalcanal Constituency Office announced the successful mini-launch of the new 4G telecommunications tower at Malaisu, held Friday last week, in a media statement yesterday (Sunday, March 2, 2025).

This significant event was attended by traditional and community leaders, other community representatives, and the Member of Parliament for South Guadalcanal, Rollen Seleso, who also represented the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) at the occasion.
The community members of Malaisu expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the GNUT, for their continued commitment to bringing transformative development to rural communities across Solomon Islands. They also expressed their thanks to the former Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA), for initiating this important project.

The installation of the telecommunications tower is a clear demonstration of the Government’s dedication to improving the lives of those in remote areas, the statement said.
The elders and community leaders described the project as a “historical gift” that will significantly enhance communication and connectivity for the people of Malaisu and surrounding areas.
MP Seleso, who has been at the forefront of this initiative, spoke to the community about the importance of this project, what came out from the national government’s policy on telecommunications, and how it came to fruition through discussions within both the Government Caucus and Cabinet.
He stressed that the support and blessing of the Government were instrumental in making this milestone possible, and Seleso expressed his pride in delivering this essential infrastructure to the people of South Guadalcanal.

In his speech, Seleso urged the community to take ownership of the tower and to protect it for the benefit of current and future generations.
He highlighted the critical role that the tower will play in providing reliable communication services, particularly in emergencies, and called on the people of Malaisu to ensure the tower is maintained and used responsibly.
While the event was relatively small in scale, it carries immense significance for the community, symbolising a huge leap towards improved connectivity and access to essential services.
Seleso said he is hoping that with this breakthrough, his people can now advance their small businesses through easy access to finances via the services provided under Our Telekom’s money services such as m-selen, online banking and others.
He added that ordinary mobile users including teachers and nurses in these rural communities, can also have easy access to finances through these services.

“Malaisu is one of the three communities in South Guadalcanal that will benefit from the installation of telecommunication towers.
“The other two towers are being installed in the Viso and Haliatu communities, with launches expected in the coming months.
“Work is progressing steadily on all three towers, and we are excited for the continued progress,” Seleso said.
In his closing remarks, Seleso explained that what makes these 4G towers unique is that they are equipped with advanced technology that connects both to the Our Telecom system and directly to satellite communications.

This ensures that even if the regular telecommunications network faces disruption, the people in the Weather Coast and surrounding areas can continue to access both online and voice services through the backup satellite system. This added layer of reliability will ensure that the people of South Guadalcanal stay connected, no matter the circumstances.
“The South Guadalcanal Constituency Office is committed to ensuring that these transformative projects continue to benefit all communities in the region, and we look forward to the completion and activation of the remaining towers in Viso and Haliatu,” the statement adds.