RENNELL and Bellona Province is expected to elect a new Premier within 48 hours, following the successful passage of a motion of no confidence against former Premier Derek Tenoaika Pongi. The motion was carried by a vote of 6–4 during a special sitting of the Provincial Assembly held yesterday in the provincial capital, Tigoa. A…
The Wanguo Gold Group, major shareholders of Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), will host a grand 2026 New Year Celebration Gala on 31 December 2025 at the Gold Ridge Mine Site, Central Guadalcanal. The celebration — titled “Wanguo Gold Ridge Night 2026” is the first of its kind reflects the company’s commitment to progress, unity, and shared prosperity, as it continues its journey…
The Western Football Association (WFA) has announced that the Western Cup will be staged mid next year, bringing together young athletes from across the Western Province. The announcement was made by WFA Vice President Jim Ben during the closing presentation of the Gizo Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) Cup held at Ringi, Kolombangara, Western Province on Sunday afternoon. Ben…
Rennell and Bellona Premier Derek Tenoaika Pongi is facing a motion of no confidence today (December 29) as the Provincial Assembly convenes a special sitting in the provincial capital, Tigoa. The motion was cleared to proceed after the Attorney General’s Chambers confirmed that an earlier assembly meeting held on December 9 was procedurally invalid. Minister…
POLICE in Auki have issued a strong warning to communities and youths following reports that methamphetamine and other illicit drugs are circulating within the town and surrounding areas. Auki Police Sergeant Robert Alegao confirmed that information received by police indicates the presence of the highly addictive drug, commonly known as meth, in the region. He…
POLICE in Auki have increased their operations as part of ongoing efforts to reduce crime and ensure public safety in Malaita Province, especially during the Christmas and New year period. In recent weeks, police conducted raids on several locations involved in the illegal sale of alcohol and the brewing of kwaso, a locally made homebrew. During the…
Gizo Town have been crowned champions of the Gizo Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) Cup 2025. This came after they edged out Central Kolombangara in a dramatic penalty shootout final at Ringi field, Kolombangara, Western Province. The highly anticipated grand final on Sunday afternoon produced a fierce contest, with both sides failing to break the deadlock in the first half. Despite numerous…
One of the Anglican Church’s most historic sites on Malaita, where missionaries first landed, was consecrated on Christmas Day—53 years after its original church building was destroyed by a cyclone. St Barnabas Church at Ngorefou in North East Malaita, Diocese of Malaita, is recognised as the first landing site of Anglican missionaries to northern Malaita. …
Following weeks of intense training in Honiara members of the Solomon Islands first professional team – Solomon Kings Football Club (FC) jets out of the country on Sunday for a two week training in Brisbane, Australia. In a statement Solomon Kings FC said; “The adventure begins first stop Brisbane for 2 weeks training at Wolves FC…
Biche Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Community on Gatokae, Marovo, Western Province over the weekend marked 100 years since the establishment of the Adventist Church and arrival of the gospel at the community. The Adventist gospel was formally established there in 1924. Over the weekend from Friday 27th December to Saturday [Sabbath] 28th December 2025 the community came together to successfully…