GP establishes statehood gov’t office

The Guadalcanal Province (GP) through the Provincial Assembly has officially established a ‘State Government Office’ as part of its plan to transition into a state government by 2026.  This significant move was announced by Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu during the celebration of Guadalcanal Province’s 40th Second Appointed Day at DC Park in Central Guadalcanal Constituency…

FFA marks 45 years of regional cooperation

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marked its 45th anniversary on Friday, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific.  Founded on 9th August 1979, the FFA has grown to become the premier fisheries advisory body in the Pacific region with a mission to strengthen…

Petition against East Honiara MP withdrawn

THE High Court has withdrawn the petition filed against Morris Toiraena, Member of Parliament for East Honiara. This decision followed an application filed by the petitioner, Peter Bubulu, and his lawyer Billy Titiulu, who sought to withdraw the petition due to insufficient evidence. Mr Bubulu, one of the candidates in the national joint elections in…

WARA launches two books 

THE West Are’are Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) of Malaita Province on Wednesday officially launched two published books which focus on leadership and operating small business. The launching took place at the Heritage Park Hotel.  The two books are: 1. Basic Leadership and Governance Manual and 2. Sisihora Rete-West Are’are Women Stories of Strengths and Challenges in…