Category: Western Province

MOFT opens new office building in Noro
Finance

MOFT opens new office building in Noro

Eliza Kukutu- August 8, 2025

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 ... Read More

Dangerous Trend: Penile Injections Surge Among Youth in Noro, Health Officials Warn
Health

Dangerous Trend: Penile Injections Surge Among Youth in Noro, Health Officials Warn

Eliza Kukutu- July 31, 2025

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 ... Read More

Refurbished Gizo Police Facilities Opened, Marking Security Milestone in Solomon Islands
Police

Refurbished Gizo Police Facilities Opened, Marking Security Milestone in Solomon Islands

Eliza Kukutu- July 9, 2025

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 ... Read More

Western Province Day marked in Gizo
Western Province

Western Province Day marked in Gizo

Sharon Nanau- December 12, 2024

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 ... Read More

Western Day celebration kicks off in Gizo
Western Province

Western Day celebration kicks off in Gizo

Sharon Nanau- December 10, 2024

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 & ... Read More

ORS successfully disposed more than 2,700 bombs
Australia

ORS successfully disposed more than 2,700 bombs

Eliza Kukutu- September 13, 2024

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 ... Read More

Western Gov’t Sets Priority on Upgrading Gizo Roads
Western Province

Western Gov’t Sets Priority on Upgrading Gizo Roads

Eliza Kukutu- July 12, 2024

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 ... Read More