‘WP is ready for statehood’

WESTERN Province is ready to become a state and run its own affairs because its contribution to the country’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continues to remain high and moreover, it already has the resources and infrastructures in place. This was expressed by the Western Provincial Assembly Member for Ward 6 -Vonunu-Vella, Rence Sore, in…

GIZO RECORDS INCREASES OF MALARIA CASES

Gizo Hospital in Western Province has recorded increasing cases of malaria cases recently Reports reaching this paper this week say that there has been an increasing case of malaria especially in Gizo communities where people frequently visited the hospital to test their blood but turns out positive for Malaria.   According to the Malaria Lab Department…

New Australian HC meets PM

AUSTRALIA’S new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rodney John Hilton, has paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare this week. High Commissioner Hilton used the occasion to introduce himself and his partner. He also took the opportunity to reaffirm and reiterate the on- going cordial and mutual bilateral relationship and the development partnership…

TARO UNDER 3 WEEK LIQUOR BAN

A THREE-week liquor ban is currently imposed for Choiseul Provincial capital Taro. This ban was imposed by Taro Police after they found out that many businesses and individuals selling alcohol did not have valid licenses to sell alcohol publicly. It was also revealed that many business houses, shops and individuals selling alcohol at Taro were…

Commission of Enquiry needed

Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has re-emphasised his justification to set up a Commission of Enquiry to inquire into matters of major importance and concern. He made reference to the cause of the riots and arming the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in preventing crimes. He highlighted this at the opening of the 2023…