Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reiterated the government’s commitment to work closely with the private sector. Speaking during the launch of the 11th Australia and Solomon Islands Business Forum at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday morning the Prime Minister stated; “DCGA acknowledges and appreciates the critical role that the private sector plays in nation building.…
OPPOSITION leader Mathew Wale says the 2019 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2019 perpetuates the status quo as it represents “business as usual”. He was speaking in parliament on Wednesday. “The Bill continues the tradition from years past and in these, it is disappointing,” Wale stated. “And in the face of the significant threats the economy is…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has declared Taiwan “is completely useless to us”, and suggested China could be a better diplomatic partner because it could stand up to Australia. As the Solomon Islands prepares to decide whether to recognise China or maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Sogavare — a longtime advocate of the Taiwan relationship —…
As the sun set over the Maritime Aola Base on the foreshores of the capital Honiara, the faithful lady, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel 03 LATA ended its service to the Government and the people of Solomon Islands. The ship’s colours bearing the green, yellow and blue strips of the National Flag have been…