Former Prime Minister (PM) and Senior Statesman Sir Francis Billy Hilly was laid to rest at his home village of Koriovuku on Ranongga Island, Western Province, on Friday, March 21. This followed a special handover service to Chiefs and his fellow tribesmen and women earlier on Thursday, March 20. The body of the late Sir…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG), through its Health Department, has welcomed the implementation of the Demand for Generation of Immunisation Project (DGIP) by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Western Province. Mr. Tonawane Charles, Community Health Nursing Consultant (CHNC) of the Western Provincial Health Department, highlighted this during the DGIP’s second half-day Orientation…
Police at Auki police station in Malaita Province have arrested and charged seven males and three females in Auki town during a police raid targeting gambling in public places including individuals who allowed their premises to be used for illegal gambling activities. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the provincial government…
THE Board of Central Bank of Solomon Islands has decided to maintain an accommodative monetary policy for the next six months, following their meeting on Thursday 20th March. An “accommodative policy” refers to a central bank’s approach to expanding the money supply and boosting economic growth, typically by lowering interest rates. CBSI said this is…
SOLOMON AIRLINES forcibly removed several domestic passengers from its flight in Honiara to make way for foreign tourists traveling to Santa Ana, Makira Ulawa province earlier last week. Now the local passengers, dumped and forgotten, would have to wait at least until this week, Monday to return home. But that’s not all. The national carrier…
A MAN facing multiple charges relating to false pretences offences will be taking his plea in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week. Darwin Kopana faces two counts of obtaining credit by false pretence, two counts of false pretence, one count of driving to be licensed and one count of malicious injuries. His matter was listed…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is working on developing a mining policy aimed at safeguarding the rights of its people and the region’s natural resources. This initiative comes as one mining company is currently conducting prospecting activities in Rendova, while another is undergoing legal processes and consultations with landowners, chiefs, and the provincial government regarding…
Local Malaita business Goshen Enterprise is partnering with Australia to help taro farmers increase production to meet growing demand for product in Honiara. Australia’s support, in collaboration with Solomon Islands Government ministries, will help Goshen scale up operations creating more local jobs, supporting more farmers, and contributing to the development of the local agricultural sector.…
Tensions flared in Gizo last week as several betelnut vendors stormed the Office of the Gizo Town Clerk and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) Headquarters. This was in response to the crackdown by authorities to remove unlicensed betelnut vendors in a move to maintain order and cleanliness in Gizo town. Reports claimed the vendors shouted…
ROAD contractor, EMCO Pacific is preparing to paint road line and markings on the reinstatement road of the Kukum Highway in Honiara. This came after the successful completion of the remaining road reinstatement works from Maromaro Betelnut Market to the SINU Kukum entrance associated with the Solomon Water Sewer Line Installation Project. Transport Infrastructure Management…