Tourism Solomon CEO dies

The close-knit Solomon Islands tourism industry is in mourning following the death of Tourism Solomons CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto who passed away in Suva, Fiji, on Tuesday, 21 September. Mr Tuamoto had recently returned to Fiji to be close to family while he recuperated following a recent bout of ill health. Announcing the sad news,…

POLITICAL SHAKE-UP HITS WEST

WESTERN Provincial Government (WPG) under the leadership of Premier David Gina is bracing for a leadership challenge after five of his executive ministers resigned on Tuesday. Their resignation came after he fired his Deputy and Minister of Finance and Treasury Christian Mesepitu and the Minister of Health John Wale over the weekend. Premier Gina then…

“BRING IT ON”

I am home to fix and defend Malaita and my people, says Premier Suidani   IN just a day since his arrival, Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani said he is back to defend his province and the interest of his people. Premier Suidani who arrived back in the country Friday afternoon after a long medical trip…

Maelanga refuses claims made by Wale

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Malaita, Manasseh Maelanga has rubbished claims by Opposition Leader Mathew Wale that the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) is working to overthrow the Suidani-led Malaita Provincial Government. Wale made the allegation on SIBC’s current affairs program yesterday, saying the DCGA is funding the resignation of…

FOREIGNERS WARNED

“Stay away from Ontong Java”   FOREIGNERS have been warned to stay away from Malaita Outer Islands (MOIs), especially during the current beche-de-mer harvesting season, with a warning that any foreigners found on the island would be man-handled. “Why do they go there only when the beche-de-mer season is open? Do they know that they…

HOME AT LAST

Premier Suidani returns to a house in disorder, fireworks could ignite MALAITA Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has finally landed in the country, following three months in Australia after successfully undergoing a medical treatment in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan). The Premier successfully underwent medical diagnosis and medication at the state-of-the-art National Taiwan University Hospital in…