REFORESTATION SHIFT:

WP eyes future through the reforestation lens as revenue generation from the forestry sector dwindles due to the vast depletion of its virgin forests WESTERN Province Premier Billy Veo has called for a strategic shift in the region’s economic landscape from the forestry sector to reforestation, given the dwindling revenue generated from the latter. During…

URGENT ACTION DEMANDED:

Opposition Leader calls for immediate action on Kukum Clinic closure, emphasizes the situation will severely impact lives THE Leader of the Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has demanded immediate action from Authorities following the forced closure of the Kukum Clinic. Kukum clinic, essential to several local communities, was issued a six-month prohibition notice for closure, starting…

PM: “All Glory and Honour for the successful hosting of the 17th chapter of the Pacific Games to God almighty”

Sunday 10th December marked the Thanksgiving Service for the 2023 Pacific Games. It also coincides with the decommissioning of Team Solomon, GOC Workforce and seconded staff from government Ministries. Prime Minister and Minister of the Pacific Games 2023, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP and madam Emmy Sogavare, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi, the Governor General of…

Minister Veke praises CPLT for supporting the 17th Sol2023 Pacific Games

The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Service (MPNSCS), Honourable Anthony Veke has praised the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) of the Ministry of Public Security of People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the security support rendered to Solomon Islands (SI). The honourable minister praised and thanked the CPLT for supporting the Royal Solomon Island…

Name change to be explained during WP Day

THE change of name from ‘Western Province Second Appointed Day’ to ‘Western Province Day’ will be explained during the Western Province Second Appointed Day on Wednesday. This was highlighted by the Western Provincial Assembly Non-Executive Member Hon Rence Sore on his Facebook timeline. “We’ll explain the name change from Western “Second Appointed” Day to Western…

Court stories

Damusi and Su’u to appear in court TWO alleged leaders of the now defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM) and Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) will be appearing in court on Monday in relation to a planned burning of Mamara Housing Estate Development Building and attacks on other state-owned properties in May this year. Fifty-three year old…