Gilisi new WPA deputy speaker

WESTERN Provincial Assembly (WPA) Member for Ward 22 of Nono Gilisi Palmer has been sworn-in as the newly Elected WPA Deputy Speaker this week in Gizo. The closed door election was conducted on Wednesday morning in which Gilisi was announced the new Deputy Speaker. He was later sworn-in at 3pm that same day by the…

217 arrested over Honiara unrest 

POLICE have arrested a total of 217 people including 33 juveniles who allegedly involved in the looting and rioting during the recent unrest in Honiara. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said of them have already appeared in court and remanded while others are still under investigations. “This arrests covered day one (November 24) to December 1,”…

Mesepitu is new Western premier

Western Provincial Assembly Member for Ward 7 Vonunu Christian Mesepitu has officially been sworn-in as the newly elected Premier of Western Province. The announcement was made publicly in Gizo from top the balcony of the XL Building at mid-afternoon yesterday in front of a crowd of people who have been waiting patiently for the news.…

Govt: Wale must admit mistake

The National Government has called on the Leader of Opposition to man up and admit his wrong judgement in playing along with the people who masterminded the senseless looting and rioting that happened in Honiara. In a statement, the National Government stated that it is common knowledge that prior to the looting and rioting Matthew…

Opposition: Why Sogavare must go

The Opposition has made an urgent call that Manasseh Sogavare should no longer be Prime Minister (PM). In their recent statement, the Opposition press explained that Sogavare’s actions pre 2019 General elections and during his tenure as PM clearly shows a person who has no integrity, honour, and respect for the rule of law and…

Simmering differences are out

DEEP-SEATED differences between Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and his Deputy Juanita Matanga have come to a head when the Commissioner’s weekly news conference was cancelled at the last minute, Thursday. There was no explanation for the cancellation. The weekly event is normally held at 11am every Thursday. This was postponed for 3pm on Thursday. But…