Motion of No Confidence Against Premier Billy Veo Set Down for Wednesday By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) officially convened its first sitting for 2026 on in Gizo Monday morning marked by high political tension as a formal challenge to the current leadership looms. The sitting is underway at the Fair Trade Conference Room in Gizo. While…
Honiara – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations. The Prime Minister received formal advice from the Governor-General confirming the resignations of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Communications Hon. Fredrick Kologeto; Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Paul Bosawai; Minister for Justice and…
Delicious dinner goes wrong for family after being poisoned By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo One young man is died while four others survive after allegedly consuming a balloon fish at Lale Village on Rannoggah in Western Province. Balloon fish is said to be poisonous and harmful to the body. The group was rushed to Gizo Hospital on Monday morning after feeling ill hours after…
Ten Members of Parliament (MP) most of whom are also members of the Peoples First Party (PFP) have tendered their resignation as Ministers from the Jeremiah Manele led regime on Sunday night. Reports said, those who have resigned included; Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Communication and Aviation Frederick Kologeto; Minister for Health and…
Defence to confirm whether to call evidence, remain silent, or make a no-case-to-answer submission By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The prosecution on Friday closed its case in the trial of Moffat Konofilia, who faces charges linked to the November 2021 Honiara riots. The matter has been adjourned to this week for the defence to confirm whether it will…
Australia, New Zealand Hand Over Toyota Land Cruisers Three Provinces Education Providers (EPs) from Isabel, Rennell and Bellona (Renbel), and Honiara City Council have received three new Toyota Land Cruisers valued at SBD1.3 million. The support was made possible under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand in partnership with the…
By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the ruling on a “no case to answer” submission in the case of two men charged over an armed robbery at the new complex of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in East Honiara in 2022. Eddie Maki, 30, and Chris Yambeyabbi, 37, a…
Premier Veo faces motion of no confidence as Assembly gets underway on Monday By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) meeting begins today in the Western Provincial capital of Gizo, with the province’s proposed budget expected to dominate discussions among Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs). Political observers say the outcome…
MCT shift to more strategic and targeted approach aimed at strengthening tourism product offerings Honiara, – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), Bunyan Sivoro, has acknowledged the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) for its strong and growing support towards the tourism sector. PS Sivoro’s remarks follow the successful opening…
The Assembly will deliberate on the province’s 2026 and 2027 budgets By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) will convene its sitting on Monday at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo. The sitting will take place at the Fair Trade Conference Room. According to the Assembly Office, the sitting is expected to…