CLOSE to 20 local farmers from Kolombangara and Gizo, Western Province, completed a two-day workshop aimed at bolstering the islands’ food system. The workshop was organized by World Fish and the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and conducted at the Nusatupe Innovation Hub. A World Fish Research Fellow specializing in Nutrition and Island Food Systems, Dr…
TODAY Thursday 2 May 2024 will see the 50 Parliamentarians who were chosen during the National General Election of the first ever Joint Election on April 17 convene at the National Parliament Chamber to elect the country’s new Prime Minister. The two Prime Minister Candidates are Matthew Cooper Wale, the re-elected Member of Parliament for…
Sogavare hands over 17th Pacific Games sports facilities handed over to NSC, NSC thanks gov’t for the much-needed facilities IN a timely ceremony before the Prime Minister’s Election proceed today, the Caretaker Prime Minister and Minister for the 2023 Pacific Games Manasseh Damukana Sogavare and National Hosting Authority Chair Jimmie Rodgers handed over the sporting…
THE re-elected Member of Parliament for Kia-Hograno-Havulei, Jeremiah Manele and the re-elected MP for Aoke-Langalanga, Matthew Wale have emerged as contenders for the nation’s top political job. As of yesterday, Hon Manele’s camp has garnered the support of as many as 30 MPs in a new grouping known as the Coalition for National Unity and…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi Constituency in Makira-Ulawa Province William Bradford Marau who allegedly converted $5 million of shipping funds will plea to the allegation on May 14. Marau is facing one count of Conversion. His matter was mentioned in the Honiara Magistrate Court and was further adjourned to May 14 for plea. The…
THE former Mayor of Honiara City Council (HCC) and Councilor-Elect for Rove-Lengakiki ward Eddie Kasuteé Siapu has appealed to the general public and all residents of Honiara City to respect the rule of law and allow a peaceful and calm election of the Prime Minister tomorrow. “As electors, we have elected our Members of Parliament…