THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has revealed that SBD$1 million earmarked under the national government’s development budget for roads in the province may be directed to Gizo. In a recent statement, WPG said it has instructed the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) engineer to confirm which roads the funds are designated for. “At this stage,…
Gizo Primary School in the Western Province on September 8, 2025, joined schools nationally and internationally to commemorate International Literacy Day (ILD). The vibrant celebration was marked based on the theme: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era. The event aimed to highlight the importance of fostering literacy skills and learning among students in today’s rapidly evolving digital age.…
Services operated by Solomon Airlines Dash-8 aircraft to Munda and Gizo has been affected due to lack of sufficient fuel. This was confirmed by Solomon Airlines Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Abbot in a statement issued on Sunday. At the same he also apologised to customers and tourism operators impacted by recent interruptions to Dash-8 operated services. “The…
The Central Honiara Constituency has donated a new three-tonne truck worth $388,000 to the Holy Cross Catholic Parish. The handover took place on Sunday during the parish’s feast day celebrations, which brought together hundreds of parishioners in a spirit of unity and thanksgiving. Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara, Gordon Darcy Lilo, officially handed…
Excitement is building as the first group of Solomon Islanders, 27 men and 3 women, prepares to leave for Brisbane on Monday this week to begin work with Queensland-based company, Nolan Meats. The partnership between Nolan Meats and the Solomon Islands High Commission in Canberra has moved quickly since discussions began only a few months…
THE court has sent a 23 year-old man who severs his wife’s fingers in March in Northeast Guadalcanal to two years and three months behind bars. The defendant, Abel Koma had pleaded guilty to one count of Grievous Harm and one count of Intimidation. Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly stated during the sentencing on…
THE HIGH Court has welcomed Justice Emma Ohukeni Maaramo Garo as a new Puisne Judge, bringing the total number of judges to 10. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer, in his welcoming addressed on Friday, praised Justice Garo’s remarkable career and highlighted her achievements. Justice Garo’s career, from the Public Solicitor’s Office to the pinnacle of…
SOME local gold dealers in the country allegedly complicit in a corrupt scheme that favors foreign business partners at the expense of indigenous entrepreneurs. This troubling revelation surfaced during the recent Bills and Legislative Committee hearing on the Mineral Resources Bill this week. During the session, former Member of Parliament, a local gold dealer and once…
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders have reaffirmed the 1992 decision that grants “development partner” status to certain non-member entities, including Taiwan, despite mounting pressure from China. The reaffirmation was contained in the communiqué issued after the Leaders’ Retreat in Noro, Western Province, during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Thursday. Under the section on…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele is in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) ahead of Tuesday’s PNG 50th Independence Anniversary. PM and his delegation arrived in Port Moresby Sunday afternoon at the invitation of Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape. He will join Pacific Leaders, the Government and people of Papua New Guinea for the…