Revised secret deal by DCGA to circumvent Patrick Wong and LSL backfires A SECRET deal designed by advisers of the former Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) to circumvent businessman Patrick Wong and Levers Solomon Ltd [LSL] now appears to be backfiring on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). In…
Auki police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old male suspect after he assaulted a 17-year-old girl in the Kilufii area, Malaita on Tuesday 29 October 2024. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said the suspect allegedly assaulted the young girl early this year because he believes she was involved by influencing…
THE lawyer for an unsuccessful candidate for the North East Guadalcanal Constituency parliamentary seat in the April 17 National General Election has withdrawn the petition filed against the successful contestant, MP Jamie Lency Vokia. Petitioner Bradley Lenga’s counsel Gabriel Suri informed the High Court on Monday that he would withdraw the petition against MP Vokia. …
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) is committed to pursuing and addressing the water issue plaguing the provincial capital. Provincial Premier Billy Veo highlighted this in his opening address at the Full Assembly Meeting held at Imagination Island, off Gizo town this week. Most of the 26 Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) attended the meeting…
Agriculture has been promoted as the cornerstone of the national economy. Minister for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Franklyn Derek Wasi took the opportunity of the opening of the three-day World Food Day celebration in Honiara on Wednesday to underscore its importance. Delivering the keynote address at the occasion held at the FOPA Village…
A THREE-DAY celebration is underway in Honiara to commemorate the World Food Day and also other International Days recognized by the United Nations (UN). The celebration which commenced on Wednesday is staged at the FOPA village in East Honiara. It is held under the theme: “Right to foods for a better life and a better…
STUDENTS from Burns Creek Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School in East Honiara actively participated in the World Food Day celebrations opening ceremony in Honiara on Wednesday. The three-day event themed: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future,” provides students from Agriculture and Home Economics classes with valuable, hands-on experience to enhance…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) says it will work with the National Land Board (NLB) to ensure the successful transfer of Perpetual Estate (PE) titles of all alienated land in Western Province to the Premier from the Commissioner of Lands. This came after the National Government through Cabinet has rejected a submission by Western Province…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele acknowledges the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) for being proactive in seeking trading opportunities within the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Prime Minister Manele made the acknowledgment after being informed about the recent meeting held between the Chief Executive Officer of SICCI, James Dolarii, and the MSG…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele’s recent visit to the Gulf States of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia has attracted substantial funding support for the Solomon Islands, ranging from infrastructure, renewable energy, budgetary support, and social infrastructures. During the Prime Minister’s visit, the Saudi Government agreed to provide immediate budgetary support of USD 1…