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Western Day celebration kicks off in Gizo
The Western Province has launched a week-long (9th-13th December 2024) celebration to commemorate its 43rd Second Appointed Day, emphasizing the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity rooted in our cultural heritage, for the advancement of Western Province’s future.’ Ramrakha Talasasa,…
10 Dec 2024
Australia
ORS successfully disposed more than 2,700 bombs
By Andrea Ma’ahanua Operation Render Safe (ORS) has successfully disposed more than 2,700 bombs in Western Province. The Australia Defence Force-led international mission is composed of officers from the RSIPF’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit and a team of multinational bomb experts.
13 Sept 2024
Western Provincial Assembly
Western Gov’t Sets Priority on Upgrading Gizo Roads
By Alfred Pagepitu The Western Provincial Government has announced that the upgrade of roads in Gizo is a top priority for the provincial government. Delivering his keynote address during the 46th Solomon Islands Independence Anniversary celebrations in Gizo, Premier Billy Veo said the provincial…
12 Jul 2024
China - Solomon Islands Relations
WESTERN AND FUJIAN PROVINCES FORMALIZED SISTER RELATIONSHIP
Prime Minister honorable Jeremiah Manele MP, and his delegation have arrived in the Fujian Province of the Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC) on the morning of 09th July 2024.
10 Jul 2024
Isabel Province
Western and Isabel Provincial Government Executive pays courtesy call on Acting PM
Provincial Leaders of Western and Isabel Province took turns to pay courtesy calls on the Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Bradley Tovosia, on June 26th last week.
1 Jul 2024
Uncategorized
Western Province Day celebrated- “Embrace the past, Unite the present and Rewrite the future”.
The “Western Province Second Appointed Day,” now known as “Western Province Day,” is being celebrated by residents of the Western Province based in Honiara.
13 Dec 2023
PM ENCOURAGED WESTERN PROVINCE PEOPLE TO WORK IN UNITY
Prime Minister Honorable Manasseh Sogavare MP used the occasion of the Western Province Second Appointed Day to encourage stakeholders in development to continue to work together in unity. Hon.
13 Dec 2023
Women
Historic meeting for Western Provincial Council of Women to validate Constitution and Strategy
Twenty-four ward leaders from the Western Provincial Council of Women (WPCW) are gathered in Gizo for a five-day meeting to validate two crucial documents that will guide the future of the women’s council as they move to strengthen their position in the province.
26 Apr 2023
Breaking News
Man dies while diving at sea
A man has lost his life while out diving on a reef in the Nusa Roviana Lagoon in Western Province with his small brother and sister on 25 March 2022. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Munda are investigating the mysterious unfortunate death.
29 Mar 2022
Breaking News
High Court Dismisses Order made by MPGIS Minister to convene WP Assembly Meeting
The High Court has ruled out an order made by the Minister of Provincial government, Rolland Seleso for the Western Provincial Assembly to meet today (11th November 2021). Last month, the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Adrian Sina adjourned the Assembly’s meeting to the 29th of this month.
11 Nov 2021
People
Plasticwise Gizo wins Commonwealth award
Plasticwise Gizo has won two prizes in the recent Commonwealth Litter Programme, CLiP, The Pacific Litter challenge. The winners were announced yesterday at the Pacific Regional Conference on marine litter in Vanuatu.
19 Feb 2019
Elections
Western Province MPAs resign to contest NGE
Two Western Provincial Members have resigned to contest the National General Elections. Ward Member for Noro Billy Veo and ward member for South Rendova George Solingi-Lilo tendered in their resignations.
12 Feb 2019
Laws
Four Maleai robbery suspects identified
Investigators of the Royal Solomon Police Force have identified four suspects so far in relation to the alleged armed robbery at Maleai in the Shortland Islands, which occurred last week.
12 Feb 2019
Government
Bougainvilleans raid Maleai, Shortlands
Residents of Maleai village, Shortland islands were terrorized early this morning after armed men believed to be from Bougainville invaded and raided the home of a Chinese businessman on the island and allegedly escaped with a hefty amount of cash.
6 Feb 2019
Police
Search for missing men continues
Police in Gizo, Western Province are still searching for three men who have gone missing since the New Year’s Eve. The men were travelling on board a ray boat carrying eight passengers, crossing from Noro town to Seghe when it encountered rough seas and was capsized.
7 Jan 2019
People
Ministry of Culture and Tourism urged to clarify stand on war relics
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Director of Culture have been urged to clarify their positions on the issue of war relics on Balalae island, Shortland Islands.
4 Jan 2019
Isabel Province
Bad weather claims one life and seven missing
Police this afternoon have confirmed one death, in a sea tragedy in Western Province. Police Media reported four people survived while three are still missing.
2 Jan 2019
Elections
Gizo-Kolo records highest number of objections
Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency in the Western Solomons has recorded the highest number of objections, says Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala. Mr Saitala confirmed this at a joint media conference held in Honiara last Thursday.
9 Dec 2018
Government
Western Province celebrates 35th Second Appointed Day
Western Province is celebrating its 35th Second Appointed Day today. Activities to mark the day are underway at Noro township as of this morning. Speaking to guests and his people at the celebrations was Premier David Gina who said the province is doing its best to provide services to its people.
7 Dec 2018
Choiseul Province
Coral Sea Cable marine survey ends
The RV Northern Endeavour has returned to Honiara today, marking the completion of its trip to Auki, Noro and Taro. The vessel has been in Solomon waters for almost a month, working in collaboration with a team of on shore experts to map the route for the Coral Sea Cable System and the Solomon…
27 Nov 2018