WP eyes new forestry plantations

THE Western Provincial Government under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo plans to establish another four forestry plantations in the province. In an exclusive interview with Solomon Star Gizo, Premier Veo said this plan is part of the provincial government’s preparation for its adoption of the proposed Federal Government System. He said his government’s plan…

PM: “Forging of SI-PRC diplomatic relationship complies with UN Resolution 2758 of 1971.”

The forging of diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and People’s Republic of China is by far the most important decision by Solomon Islands after more than 40 years of its existence as an independent sovereign nation and member of the United Nations, phrased Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP. Prime Minister Sogavare articulated, the decision…

STRAY DOG TALK:

Veterinarian Dr Anita begins dialogue in Gizo in a collective effort to find a solution to the township’s growing stray dog population due to safety threats they pose to residents THE newly established Dog Working Committee (DWC) in Gizo, Western Province, commenced its dialogue with local veterinarian Dr Joyce Anita on Tuesday to find a…

Overwhelming landowner response paves way for Auluta commercial rice project

Overwhelming landowner response to the proposed Auluta commercial farming project in East Malaita was an important factor towards moving the project forward. During a consultation and awareness meeting with three Auluta tribes spearheaded by officials from the Ministries of Commerce, Agriculture, and the Office of the Prime Minister last week, tribal members said they are…

BIG BLOW:

Pakera copra buying centre in Kirakira closes its door due to diversion of funds from DCGA’s flagship policy PAKERA Buying Centre in Kirakira – the country’s only facility buying copra and cocoa products from rural farmers – is closing down just 17 months after Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare officially launched it. Rural farmers saw the…

Premier Fini applauds SIG-Landowner initiative to partner in commercial rice farming

Malaita Premier Martin Fini last week applauded a partnership initiative between the National Government and Landowning tribes of Auluta basin in East Malaita to develop commercial rice farming in the area. Landowning owning tribes including Abukwaiara, Gwaibau’ula and Ambu tribes in the Auluta basin region offered their lands for sustainable development projects after a previous…

More land in WP to be transferred

WORK is currently underway for the transfer of about1000 plots of land in the Western Province that are currently under the custodian of the Commissioner of Lands to the Premier of the Western Provincial Government. That’s according to the Western Province Premier Billy Veo in an interview with Solomon Star recently. “Work on fulfilling this…