The Western Provincial Government has described the late Sir George Lepping as a genuine national servant. In a condolence message to Lady Lepping and family, the Western Provincial Government say Sir George was a true servant of Solomon Islands who served the government and its people in various…
The Our Telekom sponsored Christmas carol competition ended successfully in Gizo over the weekend. A total of 27 groups entered the elimination round and on the fourth day of competition four groups were selected for the final. The four groups walked away with great prizes during the night.
Youths from the Solomon Islands United Church are currently in Kokegolo, Munda, Western Province to attend a weeklong National Youth Convention. Solomon Islands National Youth Coordinator, Riro Bauro told SIBC news, about 2000 youths are attending the convention.
Children are important to nation building and must be valued, says the Minister for Youth, Women and Children Affairs in the Western Province. Carlos Kisina made the statement today, during celebrations to mark the International Children’s Day in the provincial capital, Gizo.
The Western Provincial Government has applauded its people for maintaining peace during the national general election period. Acting Premier, Wayne Maepio says the behaviour and actions of the people indicate their desire for meaningfully participation in the democratic process. Mr.
Noro Community High School Deputy Principal George Ngimaika has questioned responsible authorities for the delay of their school grant. Mr Ngaimaika told SIBC News, the school grant has due months earlier, and such delay have had direct negative effects on the school’s service to its students.
Western Province Police has scaled down it’s election security operation as of three o’clock this afternoon and officers have resumed their normal duties. The Provincial Police also scaled down its operations following the end of elections and the completion of the Province’s nine constituencies.
Gizo Kolombangara has a new MP-elect. He is Jimson Fiau Tanangada. In his win, Mr Tanangada has unseated the current care-taker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. The Returning Officer for Gizo-Kolombangara, Patrick Toiraena had announced the win after eleven pm last night.
The Premier of Western Province urges all eligible voters in the province to make the 2014 elections a peaceful one. The Western Province Premier made the statement following incidences of aggressive behaviour in the past weeks from contesting candidates and their supporters.
The Premier of Western Province urges all eligible voters in the province to make the 2014 elections a peaceful one. The Western Province Premier made the statement following incidences of aggressive behaviour in the past weeks from contesting candidates and their supporters.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says this week’s elections will be peaceful if everybody works together. Solomon Islands goes to the Polls this Wednesday, November 19. Commissioner Prendergast made the statement last Thursday whilst announcing police preparations for Wednesday’s elections.
The Special Coordinator of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), Ms Justine Braithwaite has visited the Western Provincial capital Gizo last Friday.
The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Jimmy Saelea says the potential for agriculture in the Western Province is huge. Mr Saelea made the statement in his address at the Mini Agriculture and World Food Day celebrations in Munda, last Thursday.
South Pacific Oil has established a fuel depot in Western Province. The Radio Hapi Lagun in Gizo reports, the new fuel tank is located at the Noro Industrial Town and is the second to be established in the Province.
The heavy rain alert has been cancelled. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service cancelled the alert in its final weather update today. The Met Service had previously issued a fourth heavy rain alert for Isabel, Choiseul, Western, Guadalcanal, Central, Rennell & Bellona and Malaita provinces.
The caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has pledged his assistance to various women’s saving clubs in Gizo and Nusatuva. Cathy Lezutuni of Radio Happy Lagoon today reports the Constituency Development Officer for Gizo-Kolombangara Mr Lester Alezama made the statement during the launch of the…
The High Court has sentenced a 25 year old man from Western Province to seven years in jail for rape. The man pleaded guilty to the offence in the Gizo Magistrate’s Court early this month on the first day of his trial. In September 2012, he entered the home of the victim, a young mother
An additional $4.5 million has been passed in the Western Provincial Assembly during its meeting last week. The supplementary is to cover costs and services up until the next budget session is due next March.
The Western Provincial Government has been allocated $11 million in grants from the Provincial Government Strengthening Program. This is the largest amount of performance based grants the province has received.
The Caretaker Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace says the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights, values and principals. Hypolite Taremae made the statement this afternoon at a combined church service to mark the 2014 International Peace Day.
