CHINA’S EXAMPLE IS MORE THAN ADEQUATE TO LEARN FROM – AMBASSADOR JOHN MOFFAT FUGUI

Since Solomon Islands and China established diplomatic relations three years ago, China has become the largest infrastructure cooperation partner and reliable development partner of Solomon Islands. In July 2022, China-Pacific Island Countries Poverty Alleviation and Cooperative Development Center was officially launched in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, which is an important measure taken by China to support…

Warriors back at the top

SOLOMON Warriors FC is back at the top of the Telekom S-league (TSL) table with 22 points after securing their seventh win of the season, defeating Southern United FC 5-3 at Lawson Tama Stadium, Sunday. Warriors had to fight to get three points against a fast Southern United side. Tigi Molea gave Warriors the lead…

SECURITY AGENDA STRESSED

PM Sogavare told of Canberra’s wish to be Honiara’s partner of choice and the high regard it holds for regional security By Deli-Sharon OsoSolomon Star, Honiara PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare was told by the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, that Australia wants to be the partner of choice for Solomon Islands and that it regards…

Malaita wants commitment towards MOI border outpost

THE Malaita Provincial Government wants to see the national government committed to establishing a multi-law enforcement border outpost in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI), says Premier Daniel Suidani.  This is to protect the country against illegal and unregulated fishing, illegal migration and threats of transnational organised crime.  Premier Suidani highlighted this during the Immigration Act…

A NEW BIRTHING AND URBAN HEALTH CENTRE FOR NAHA

The Australian and Solomon Islands Governments have announced that works are set to recommence on the  SBD150m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara under Australia’s flagship Solomon Islands  Infrastructure Program (SIIP).  The redesigned 34-bed facility will significantly improve health outcomes for Solomon Islanders by providing  high quality care in a modern, durable building. …