Local carvers upset with tour plan 

Local carvers from around Western province who usually gathered in Gizo to trade their carvings with tourists on board tourist boats were unsatisfied with recent transportation arraignments (by boat) which saw a drop in the number of their tourist clients. According to some of the local carvers from Rendova Island and other parts of the…

Gov’t loses public credibility 

The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has lost public trust following the recent decision to switch the bilateral relationship from Taiwan to China, it was reported. Early last week, the public around Auki staged a peaceful protest in support for democracy and accused the DCGA decision to switch allegiance.  The peaceful protest has reflected…

We’re ready for China: PM

• PRC ready to replace Taiwan’s assistance • SI to benefit will greatly benefit from BRI By RONALD TOITO’ONA Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured the nation and its people that Solomon Islands is ready to have adiplomatic relationship with the Peoples Republic of China(PRC). The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) topmost made the…