THE defence case for a police officer accused of bribing an investigator involved in a stolen gold ashes case with $30,000 will commence on November 17. The accused, Allen Noni, faces two counts of Bribery. During court proceedings yesterday, the defence confirmed it will call two witnesses, including Noni himself, when the defence case opens…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has urged provincial leaders to take a cautious and well-prepared approach toward achieving Statehood and not to rush. He further stressed that the process must be gradual and firmly built on three key prerequisites. Premier Veo made the remarks during his Motion of Sine Die on Thursday in Gizo, the provincial capital…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is set to officially open four infrastructure projects towards the end of this month, signalling further milestone achievement under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo. Hon. Redfern Alsina, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 13 Vona Vona Lagoon and Minister for Planning, revealed this during his Motion of…
MEMBER of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 16, in Western Province has delivered a strong message to his fellow Assembly Members, urging them to perform their duties with integrity and commitment for the benefit of the people they represent. Speaking during the Motion of Sine Die debate in the Western Provincial Assembly on Friday, Hon. Wickham reminded…
Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 15, Munda in Western Province has appealed to all MPAs to work together and stand united in addressing and progressing the welfare of the province. Hon. Palin Veo, expressed this during the Sine Die Motion moved by the Western Provincial Premier during the final sitting of the Western Provincial…
Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 7 Vonunu, Vella La Vella Western Province has called for stronger community governance and policing mechanisms to address growing social issues across communities in the province. Speaking during the motion of Sine Die at the Western Provincial Assembly meeting in Gizo on Friday, Hon.Rence Sore, highlighted the need to…
AN excavator operator is dead after he got trapped when the machine fell into the sea in Marovo, Western Province on Saturday. Initial report said, the tragic accident occurred after the excavator slipped into the ocean and submerged under water. It subsequently claimed the life of the operator employed by Fairtrade Company. The company is owned by Member of Parliament (MP) for Marovo, Hon. Amoi Chachabule. It…
The lack of prioritising mental health in the country’s national health system has been described as a “missing link” in Solomon Islands’ overall healthcare framework. A senior medical practitioner has voiced serious concern over this situation during an interview with the Solomon Star The doctor, who requested anonymity, said while the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to invest in…
The Government on behalf of the people of Solomon Islands has extended its warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji as they celebrate their 55th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, conveyed his message to Fijian Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, highlighting the deep and enduring friendship…
A heated debate erupted in the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during discussions on the Draft Revised Budget 2025/2026, after Ward 17 MPA Hon. Silas Lezutuni delivered a passionate plea for the government to prioritise the long-promised clean water supply project for his constituents. Hon. Lezutuni last week criticised the proposed $40.2 million budget, saying it fails to reflect the true priorities of rural communities and…