SOGAVARE PRAISED 

For his bold leadership   GOVERNMENT Ministers and backbenchers have taken their time to praise the leadership of the country’s Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare describing him as a strong leader in this unprecedented time. The 11th Parliament which ended on Thursday saw Members of Parliament (MPs) took their time to debate the motion of…

Western Province stages big day

NORO and Munda in New Georgia came alive on Monday with the celebration of the 37th Western Provincial Second Day event. The main event marking the provincial day was held at the Noro tuna park. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was the guest of honour during the event. He led a high-level delegation including members of…

PM lauds WP 

PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged the government and people of Western Province for their tremendous contribution towards nation-building, Monday. Sogavare made the acknowledgment on behalf of the national government and the people of Solomon Island to the people of Western Province in Noro. “Hon Premier please allow me to acknowledge and also congratulate…

Royals crowned champ

THE RSIPF Royals women’s football team has won the Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) Championship at the DC Park on Sunday. The final showdown was one of the most exciting and entertaining matches in the women’s top football league. Both teams were equipped with experienced players and the match could have ended in favour of…

Honiara ends with win

HONIARA Warriors ended their Solomon Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 win against the underdogs Renbel Ibis at Lawson Tama, Monday. Both teams ended the first half 1-1 before the hosts extended the lead with the winning goal from a penalty in the second half. Honiara coach Henry Koto was happy to end their campaign…

Constituency still to receive ESP

NEWLY elected Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal Ethel Vokia says funding for her constituency under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) will be distributed accordingly when received. Mrs. Vokia said at the moment the constituency’s account is still not cleared therefore, she is yet to receive funding from the Economic Stimulus Package in…

Flood victims need food

PEOPLE of Kukele in Choiseul Province are calling on responsible authorities for food supplies after flooding destroyed their food gardens last week. A spokesperson for the people Ken Silas said their gardens were destroyed by flooding from the heavy rain on Sunday, November 29th. Mr. Silas said many of their food gardens were ready for…

$200M CONTRIBUTION

PM hails WP’s contribution in logging   WESTERN Province (WP) has contributed immensely in log export duty which recorded around $200 million per year. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed in his official speech to mark the Western Provincial second Appointed Day in Noro yesterday. Sogavare said that this accounts for almost half of a total…