How and what triggers the political rumblings on Malaita MALAITA Province seems to be on an irreversible course – for bad or worse – is anyone’s guess. But pinning down what triggered such determination is also difficult, if not very difficult until now that is. Now that things have settled somewhat, snippets of what…
THE Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale has refuted the Prime Minister’s recent declaration of innocence towards Malaita as not true. Responding to his announcement, Wale held that the Prime Minister’s recent statement does not match his actions when it comes to Malaita province. Far from having no issue with Malaita, Hon. Wale insisted, the Prime…
THE Western Provincial Full Assembly meeting will now convene at the end of this month instead of Thursday. This followed a high court ruling on Tuesday in relation to an order issued by the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) Rollen Seleso last week. Minister Seleso on Friday ordered that the Western Provincial…
WESTERN Provincial Secretary (PS) and former Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) has refuted claims of embezzlement over royalty payments intended for the Ziata Landowners in Munda, Western Province. This follows a report claiming that Jeffery Wickham who was the then SPM under the Gordon Darcy Lilo government collected the payment in 2014. The sum of…
The Acting Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Sally-Anne Vincent says the Solomon Islands Government should be recognised and congratulated for its strong border policies. The Acting Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Vincent stated this during the launch of Western Province Investable Sites Report and Solomon Islands Tourism Investment guide, last Friday. Ms. Vincent said the strong border…
Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare on Friday met with the Premier of Guadalcanal Province Francis Sade during a courtesy visit to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Premier Sade’s visit was purposely to inform the Prime Minister on his government’s ongoing developments and undertakings as well as some challenges to which he has…
While out diving for bech-de-mer in Vella La Vella A young man in his mid 20s has lost his life during a trip to dive for the lucrative sea cucumber (beche-de-mer) product at Dovele in North Vella La Vella, Western Province. The tragic incident occurred last week next to one of the logging camps situated…
THE Newly elected Solomon Islands National University Students Association (SINUSA) is confident in leading the association to ensure required services are offered to students by the university. When briefing this paper last week, the SINUSA newly elected president Larry Viravira said his team is looking forward to work hand in hand with the students to…
Former SPM to face court over missing funds in 2014 A FORMER Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) is under spotlight over missing payment funds worth $400,000 earmarked for several tribes in the Western Province in 2014. Reports reaching the paper claimed a full investigation is underway involving the alleged fraud case. The former SPM currently…
ONE of the new Non-Government Organisations (NGO), Youth Workers Association of Solomon Islands (YWASI) was launched on Sunday in Honiara. Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affaires (MWYCFA) Dr. Cendric Alependava launched the association. Vice Chairman of YWASI Joe Billy Oge in his background speech said the national government…