The plan aims to improve services and economic activities in all the 26 Wards By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Gizo – The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has launched its Three-Year Development Plan (2026–2028) together with development plans for all 26 wards in the province. Provincial Minister for Planning, Hon. Alesina Redfern, officially launched the plans before…
Western Province to see more projects handed over By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Premier of Western Province, Honorable Billy Veo, has officially revealed that a series of major infrastructure projects funded under the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) are scheduled for a formal handover next month. The announcement during the first sitting of the Western…
RSIPF warns residents to avoid the Alligator Creek area on 18 March during a controlled UXO demolition at Hells Point as part of ongoing efforts to remove explosive remnants of World War II. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has advised the public that a controlled demolition of unexploded ordnance (UXO) will take place…
Burial ground affected by rising tide raising concern amongst villagers By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer The remote coastal community of Molivaqa village in Northwest Choiseul is witnessing a painful reminder of the growing impacts of climate change, as rising sea levels have swallowed parts of the village’s once sacred graveyard. For generations, the burial…
Motion of No Confidence Against Premier Billy Veo Set Down for Wednesday By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) officially convened its first sitting for 2026 on in Gizo Monday morning marked by high political tension as a formal challenge to the current leadership looms. The sitting is underway at the Fair Trade Conference Room in Gizo. While…
Honiara – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations. The Prime Minister received formal advice from the Governor-General confirming the resignations of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Communications Hon. Fredrick Kologeto; Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Paul Bosawai; Minister for Justice and…
Delicious dinner goes wrong for family after being poisoned By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo One young man is died while four others survive after allegedly consuming a balloon fish at Lale Village on Rannoggah in Western Province. Balloon fish is said to be poisonous and harmful to the body. The group was rushed to Gizo Hospital on Monday morning after feeling ill hours after…
Ten Members of Parliament (MP) most of whom are also members of the Peoples First Party (PFP) have tendered their resignation as Ministers from the Jeremiah Manele led regime on Sunday night. Reports said, those who have resigned included; Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Communication and Aviation Frederick Kologeto; Minister for Health and…
Defence to confirm whether to call evidence, remain silent, or make a no-case-to-answer submission By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The prosecution on Friday closed its case in the trial of Moffat Konofilia, who faces charges linked to the November 2021 Honiara riots. The matter has been adjourned to this week for the defence to confirm whether it will…
Australia, New Zealand Hand Over Toyota Land Cruisers Three Provinces Education Providers (EPs) from Isabel, Rennell and Bellona (Renbel), and Honiara City Council have received three new Toyota Land Cruisers valued at SBD1.3 million. The support was made possible under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand in partnership with the…