BETEL nut chewers are digging deeper into their pockets to buy a fruit due to the current limited supplies. Over the past weeks, vendors and customers at both the provincial urban centres and Honiara have experienced a significant rise in the price of betel nut bags because of the shortage. The traditional grown fruit, which…
A CHIEF in Guadalcanal Province has appealed to people in his area to celebrate and welcome the new year without causing disturbances to others. Chief Ludovick Kaulake of Tandai Ward issued the urgent call for residents of the ward to celebrate the arrival of New Year (NY) 2025 in a peaceful and respectful manner because…
THE Constituent Assembly did not meet to discharge their purpose in their first meeting at Mendana Hotel yesterday, Monday. Their purpose is to consider and debate the Draft Federal Constitution. Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, Patterson Oti, who is also the Speaker of Parliament, concluded the sitting of the Assembly due to the following reasons.…
RESORTS located in and around Gizo, the Western Provincial capital came alive during Christmas as they welcomed a steady flow of overseas visitors to celebrate the festive season. The influx of tourists added vibrancy to the celebrations, contributing to the town’s festive atmosphere and boosting the local economy. Many visitors were drawn to Gizo’s serene…
THE 2024 festive season in Gizo, the provincial capital of Western Province, was a peaceful one, marking a joyful and harmonious conclusion of the year for the local community. Families, churches and visitors alike came together in the spirit of unity and goodwill to commemorate the birth of Christ. Most of the families either spent…
Western Provincial Premier Billy Veo has visited China’s Fujian Province as part of deepening their new found sister relationship. Both provinces struck up their ties early this year and the visit by Premier was the first for him to meet with the Fujian provincial administration. Mr. Zhao Long, Governor of Fujian Provincial People’s Government met…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has issued a public appeal to the good people of the Solomon Islands to have a crime-free and safe New Year 2025 celebration nation-wide. Operation Commander and Assistant Commissioner (AC), National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava issued the advisory as the country prepares to celebrate…
Tulagi police have arrested a 40-year-old male person for a stabbing incident recently in Tulagi, Central Island Province. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Senior Sergeant (SSgt) Linda Iro said, the incident occurred between two brothers. It was revealed the motive behind the stabbing incident was that, the elder brother told his younger brother to carry…
PUBLIC transport operators in Honiara, including bus and taxi owners, are voicing their strong discontent over the decision by the Honiara City Council for the removal of tints from vehicle windows. The enforcement of the public vehicle window tint removal came into effect on Monday 2 December 2024. This condition, formally gazetted by the Office…
SEVENTY-THREE year old Ronald Bula is from Niuole community in Central Rannogah, Western Province. For months he had been pushing to achieve the ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) status of his community. On December 18, 2024 he was amongst the community members who cheerfully celebrated this achievement. The father of eight children was extremely excited and…