Five provincial premiers elected so far

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SI-Fiji air row resolved

The Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Fiji yesterday resolved the air row between the two countries. Following fruitful discussion of issues pertaining to air services between the two countries, Fiji and Solomon Islands have agreed, with immediate effect, to lift the suspension of air services between the two countries…

Opposition Leader denies plan to move motion

THE Parliamentary Opposition has denied claims they are planning a ‘motion of no-confidence’ against the Government. In a statement on Monday, Leader of Opposition Jeremiah Manele said such move is too early and the Parliamentary Opposition has no intention or whatsoever to dismantle the Government. Mr Manele was responding to a front-page article in the…

Malaita’s agriculture office ‘torched’

Malaita’s Agriculture and Livestock extension office in Auki has been burnt completely early Monday morning. The provincial administrative building dated 1960’s is located along Sikitae Street. Provincial Agriculture Chief Officer John Faleka told the Solomon Star office in Auki there were important provincial documents that were lost in the blaze. Mr Faleka revealed that important…

Malaita premier confirms new executive

Newly elected Malaitan Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia has appointed his new executive members over the weekend. There are 16 ministerial portfolios in the provincial executive block. The line-up is as follows: –        Japhelet David Sau – Minister for Forestry, Mines and Energy, –        Honourable Joe Heroáu – Minister for Finance and Administration, –        John Laisy…