Wagina Islanders Reaffirm Opposition to Bauxite Mining Amid Government Push

Residents and villagers of Wagina Island in Choiseul Province have reaffirmed their firm opposition to proposed bauxite mining. This followed another consultation meeting involving government representatives, land lawyers and the proposed mining company. Speaking to Solomon Star this week, Wagina resident and seaweed farmer Para Tokananipiri said nearly 100 per cent of the island’s population…