The new grouping consisting of the defected government Members of Parliament [MPs] and the Opposition and Independent says the recent swearing in’s doesn’t change the numbers. In a statement on Wednesday, the group said their number still stand at 28. The statement said the recent swearing in’s were done within the government itself and not…
To explore how journalism can better reflect Pacific perspectives in conservation reporting By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN In Suva, Fiji Journalists and media practitioners from across the Pacific are gathering in Suva this week for a regional symposium aimed at strengthening inclusive and culturally grounded reporting on environmental issues. The five-day event, titled “Empowering Pacific Narratives: GEDSI…
Sore says withdrawal is not a surrender. The matters will be pursued further By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Mover of the Motion of No Confidence against Western Province Premier Billy Veo, Ward 7 Member of Provincial Assembly Hon. Rence Sore, has withdrawn his motion during the Western Provincial Assembly sitting in Gizo provincial capital…
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…