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Students’ APC Rejects KP Mines & Minerals Bill

Coal · Western Province

Students’ APC Rejects KP Mines & Minerals Bill

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Miners fixing a collapsed coal mine in Akhurwal village, in Darra Adam Khel town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/FilePESHAWAR: An All-Parties Students Conference on Thursday opposed the proposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Bill 2025.The event was held at Bacha Khan Markaz under the...See the Story

Theft on the rise in Gizo

Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province

Theft on the rise in Gizo

A concerning trend in theft cases in Gizo, Western Province have triggered alarm among residents and local authorities, with recent incidents pointing to an emerging crime trend.Reports from across Gizo Town and surrounding communities highlighted a growing number of break-ins, stealing of belongings, and missing household items in recent weeks.Gizo Town Clerk Charles Kelly confirmed the issue, saying it mirrors past patterns of increased theft …Read Article

Ministry and Oil Tankers Launch Joint Campaign to Raise Awareness of Safe Use of Butane Gas

Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province

Ministry and Oil Tankers Launch Joint Campaign to Raise Awareness of Safe Use of Butane Gas

In response to recent domestic fires related to the use of butane gas, the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy (MMPE), in collaboration with the Professional Petroleum Group (GPP), has launched a national awareness campaign on the safe use of butane gas.See the Story

Kwan assists Supato church

A local businessman, Jacob Kwan, owner of Toor Construction and Aveala Resort in Gizo, Western Province has donated musical instruments to the United Church congregation at Supato Village in South Vella, Western Province.The handing over ceremony, held Tuesday last week, marked a historic moment for the Supato church and its surrounding community. The new instruments, including guitars, a keyboard, mics, speakers, cables, power amp and a drum se…Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

Western province holds performance forum for stakeholders

The Western Province Public Accounts Committee is organizing a Provincial Performance Forum (PPF) at Gizo, the Western provincial headquarters today, Thursday. The PPF aims to strengthen oversight, promote transparency, and accountability in the utilization of provincial funds, including fixed service grants, own source revenue, and the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) grant cycle. The forum is funded by the World Bank’s Integrated E…Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

Gizo/Kolo constituency provides materials for Ghatere health clinic

Essential building materials valued at more than $20,000 has been delivered to Ghatere Clinic on Kolombangara Island, Western Province on Friday. Tax-payers through Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) delivered the timely support.The assistance which falls under the essential services was part of the constituency’s ongoing commitment and resolute action under the leadership of Member of Parliament (MP), Jimson Tanangada, to improve healthcare …Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

Man dies while diving for sea cucumber

A young man from South Vella, Western Province lost his life in a tragic drowning incident while out diving for beche-de-mer late Sunday night.According to relatives, the deceased and his first cousin, along with a group of boys, had gone on a night dive off Kimbiri in South Vella to look for beche-de-mer—a lucrative sea cucumber—to help raise funds for an upcoming soccer tournament in Eleoteve.The deceased was using a diving mask and torch to l…Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

Premier Veo says sorry, condemns killing

WESTERN Provincial Premier Billy Veo has issued a heartfelt apology to the people of Makira following the tragic death of young Stephanus in Honiara recently. Premier Veo expressed his deepest condolences to the grieving family and the entire Makira community, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that has shocked the nation.“As the Premier of Western Province, I sincerely apologize to the people of Makira for this heartbreaking…Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

WP faces backlash over national projects

WESTERN Province (WP) continues to face growing criticism from citizens and stakeholders across Solomon Islands for hosting major national projects like seaport and international airport.The criticism follows recent announcements and ongoing discussions highlighting major national projects such as the Gizo International Seaport, Noro Industrial Port upgrades, and proposed national infrastructure developments, many of which are being implemented …Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

Aust funds Maleai market house project

The Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province has successfully secured approval for its Maleai Market House project.This following the announcement of selected projects under the Solomon Islands Australia Community Partnership program in Honiara last week.The Maleai project is among 50 community development initiatives chosen nationwide for funding and support through the partnership, which continues to play a vital role in enhancing lo…Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western Province Read Article

Western Border Outpost progressing well

The Western Border Outpost, Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in the Shortland Islands, Western Province is progressing fast in its first stage of development.The IOC, delivered by Australia under the Defence Cooperation Program, provides whole-of-government office facilities where the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity, and other border security agencies can operate.Delivered in December 2024, the …IOC · Western Province Read Article

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