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AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH KOLOMBANGARA FOREST PRODUCTS TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE TIMBER SECTOR

Australia and Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL) are partnering to build workforce skills and support community wellbeing in the timber plantation sector on Kolombangara Island, Western Province.

15 Aug 2026

Education
MEHRD AND WESTERN PROVINCE SIGN LANDMARK EDUCATION AGREEMENTS
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and the Western Provincial Government have signed the Western Province Agency Agreement and Provincial Education Board Agreement at the Outback Hotel in Honiara. Western Provincial Premier Hon.
13 Aug 2026
Western Provincial Assembly
Premier Veo Pushes Statehood Agenda as PM Wale Plans New Provinces
By Simon Tavake State government was among the key issues raised by the Western Provincial Government during a courtesy visit by Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale to the Western Provincial Executive in Gizo on this morning.
28 May 2026
Community development
Women and Girls Lead Construction of New Youth Hub Center
By Chris Alex Women and girls in Valapata community on Vella la Vella Island in Western Province are taking bold steps in community development by leading the construction of a new Youth Hub Center, demonstrating the growing role of women in leadership and decision-making.
2 Mar 2026
Health
Gizo Hospital on High Alert during Festive Season
By Lachlan Eddie in Gizo Gizo Hospital has recorded no major emergencies from clinics and villages this Christmas and festive season, though staff remain on alert. The hospital reports receiving only minor fracture cases resulting from festive season activities and games taking place in villages.
30 Dec 2025
Western Provincial Assembly
Kuku Raises Concern Over Lack of Provincial Assembly Chamber in Western Province
By Alfred Pagepitu The Member of Parliament for North New Georgia, John Dean Kuku is concerned that Western Province remains the only province without its own Provincial Assembly Chamber.
22 Dec 2025
Environment
Kongulavata Community Launch Sea Grape Management Plans
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo Kongulavata Community on Gizo Island in Western Province on Thursday launched its sea grape management plans and enforcement program, as well as its financial inclusion initiatives, in conjunction with the Community-led Adaptation Pathways for the Solomon Islands (CAPSI)…
5 Dec 2025
Tradition
Telina Village to Enthrone its New Paramount Chief in 2026
By Mary Manelegua Telina Village in Marovo Lagoon, Western Province, is preparing to enthrone its new paramount chief following the passing of its highly respected leader, the late Hon. Synder Rini, earlier this year.
25 Nov 2025
Arts and Culture
Young Georgina Weaving Her Way to Education
By Mary Manelegua In Telina Village, Marovo Lagoon, Western Province, eight-year-old Georgina Anizama is weaving more than just traditional hand fans; she’s weaving her own future. Georgina learned the craft from her mother and now uses her skills to pay for her education.
19 Nov 2025
GKC’s $3 million CDF investment yields Kolombangara landowners’ historic 20% share in KFPL
The Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) office’s strategic investment of over $3 million of its Constituency Development Funds (CDF) into the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF) is now bearing fruit, as landowners in Kolombangara Forest Products Limited (KFPL) were handed their…
16 Nov 2025
Education
Gizo CHS Hosts Graduation Ceremony
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo Gizo Community High School in Western Province held a graduation ceremony for its Year 12 and 13 students today. The event was held at the school hall in Gizo, under the theme “Shaping Lives Through Education.” The theme reflects on how far the graduates have come, and…
23 Oct 2025
Church
Maravari United Church Men’s Fellowship Prepares for Regional Weekend Rally in Ranonga
By Alfred Pagepitu in Vella Western Province The United Church Men’s Fellowship group from Maravari is preparing to attend the upcoming Regional Weekend Rally to be held at Page Village, Ranonga Island, from 23 to 27 October 2025.
20 Oct 2025
Culture
Gizo Community High School Celebrates Cultural Day
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo Gizo Community High School in Western Province held its Cultural Day celebration yesterday under the theme “Embracing Cultural Differences.” Students paraded from the KHY area to the MSG Building, where traditional presentations and cultural dances took place.
17 Oct 2025
Health
NATIONAL HEALTHY SETTINGS CONFERENCE UNDERWAY IN GIZO
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo, Western Province The National Healthy Settings Conference was officially launched today in Gizo, Western Province under the theme: “Building Sustainable Healthy Settings in the Solomon Islands.” The week-long event brings together health professionals, government officials,…
22 Sept 2025
Government
Govt’ Donates 12 Vehicles to Western Province
By Ian Kaukui in Noro Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this morning handed over 12 vehicles to the Western Provincial Government. The handover ceremony took place at the new finance complex in Noro.
12 Sept 2025
PIF
Police Maintain Strong Presence in Munda and Noro During PIF Leaders’ Retreat
By Ian Kaukui in Noro, Western Province Police presence in Munda and Noro in Western Province remains high as officers continue to provide security during the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Retreat.
11 Sept 2025
Finance
MOFT opens new office building in Noro
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo, Western Province A major step forward in decentralizing government services was taken today in Noro, Western Province, with the official handing over and opening of the new Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) building.
8 Aug 2025
Health
Dangerous Trend: Penile Injections Surge Among Youth in Noro, Health Officials Warn
By Alfred Pagepitu A concerning trend involving the injection of baby oil and other foreign substances into the penis for enlargement has prompted urgent warnings from medical officials in Noro, Western Province.
31 Jul 2025
Police
Refurbished Gizo Police Facilities Opened, Marking Security Milestone in Solomon Islands
GIZO, WESTERN PROVINCE — The Solomon Islands Government has officially opened the newly refurbished Gizo Police Station, Western Provincial Police Headquarters, and a dedicated small boats facility, in a move hailed as a major advancement for law enforcement and community safety in the Western…
10 Jul 2025
Western Province Day marked in Gizo
Western Province marked its second appointed day yesterday (11th December) in Gizo. The Western Day proper is on 7th December, but this year it was shifted to 11th December to accommodate the schedule of the key guests and on a weekday.
12 Dec 2024