COMMUNITY leader William Gua has questioned the fairness in Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer’s ruling in the challenge against the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022, saying such a ruling continues to encourage bad precedence. “It is a bad precedence which goes against rulings in similar cases in other Commonwealth jurisdictions. Unfortunately, this is not the first…
The United Nation’s Resident Coordinator (UNRC), Mr. Dirk Wagener has formally introduced himself to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP. Taking up his post on July 15th, the Fiji based UN Resident Coordinator will also coordinate United Nations development operations in Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Pledging his undivided service to the country, UN Resident Coordinator…
THE Gizo Dog Working Committee (DWC) has announced a strategic partnership with renowned Honiara-based Veterinarian Dr Joyce Anita to ethically address the Western Provincial Township’s high stray dog population issue. This is according to the Gizo Town Clerk, Charles Kelly, who is also the chair to the DWC which operates under the Western Provincial Government.…
THE Gizo Rugby Association (GRA) has expressed appreciation to its major sponsors for their unwavering support during the weeklong Rugby Sevens League held in Honiara last month. This acknowledgment comes as a testament to the collaborative efforts that made the event a resounding success. The GRA was particularly grateful to the following sponsors, whose assistance…
THE theme of the Sol2023 Pacific Games ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’ has been well reflected on by the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Rod Hilton this week at the handing over of the Australian-funded Iumi Water Sports Facility in Honiara. The SBD4.63-million facility will host the three water sports during the 17th Pacific Games (Sol2023…