In remembrance of HMNZS Moa
BY GEORGINA KEKEA IT was a cool quiet morning and the sea in Tulagi harbour was calm and peaceful when we arrived in the Central Islands Province on board the Patrol Boat Lata. Only a few canoes can be seen…
Central Islands
Signs of CRB in Ngella
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA SIGNS of infestation of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) are increasing around Ngella as the Agriculture Division in Central Islands Province (CIP) is yet to confirm new reported sites. Currently affecting palm trees along Ngella’s Central, South and…
Provincial Budgets depend on National Government: Vasuni
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA CENTRAL Islands Province (CIP) Premier Hon Patrick Vasuni reminds CIP that though they passed the budget of $10,447,703 during their Provincial Assembly last week, it will depend on the funding given by the National Government. Hon Vasuni…
New Provincial Chamber relieves CIP provincial government
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA THE new Provincial Chamber built for Central Islands Province (CIP) at Tulaghi will cut costs for the provincial government compared to the past when they had to hire venues to hold provincial meetings. Central Province now has…
Siota PSS holds induction service for 2018
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA SIOTA Provincial Secondary School (PSS) held an Induction Service for this year 2018 last Sunday. The special ceremony that took place was for teachers, school captains and prefect’s commitment to helping with the schools programs said Principal…
Worrying find of CRB in Russell Islands
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA THERE is worrying development in the campaign against the Rhinoceros beetle with larvae and adult insects found on one of the islands in the Russell Islands group. While it is too early to cry ‘outbreak’, the find…
It’s all politics: Vasuni
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA MOVE to oust the Premier of Central Islands Province (CIP) Hon Patrick Vasuni has disappeared without a trace. Hon Vasuni’s investigation into the issue had left no stones unturned according to the CIP Executive Government. They said…