The National Government is beginning preparations for the 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on July 7 this year. A Government Organising Committee headed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with support from other line Ministries began the planning process in a series of meetings early this month.…
Kate Halukeni Ahukela (KHA) Enterprise, is a Solomon Islander woman-owned and operated local chip manufacturer in Honiara, who’s success stems from its commitment to sourcing locally grown root crops. The business, established in 2017, quickly became a leading supplier of high-quality chips to large retailers in Honiara. Their taro is primarily sourced from Makira Province,…
The Pacific Women Mediators Network (PWMN) has launched its inaugural colloquium in Honiara on Monday 26th May. PWMN is a network of women across the Pacific who work to prevent violence, mediate conflicts, and promote peace within their communities. Recognized as key players in peacebuilding efforts, these women often address the complex impacts of climate…
A local businessman, Jacob Kwan, owner of Toor Construction and Aveala Resort in Gizo, Western Province has donated musical instruments to the United Church congregation at Supato Village in South Vella, Western Province. The handing over ceremony, held Tuesday last week, marked a historic moment for the Supato church and its surrounding community. The new…
CHINA’s global Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines manufacturer, Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd welcomed Pacific Islands journalists for a visit of its premises and provided them with valuable insights into its vaccine production operation. In 2022 and 2023, the company signed a bulk of framework agreements with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)…
WITH sheer commitment to accomplish its goals of building a high-quality hospital with top patient satisfaction level and continued exploration of medical ethics, medical skills, humanities and innovation, the Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital in Fujian Province has emerged as a leading exceptional specialist cardiological service provider in China. The hospital, which is affiliated to the Xiamen…
PACIFIC Island Foreign Ministers and representatives and their delegations were treated to a high-level maritime rescue operation drill at the picturesque Xiamen City Harbor on Friday 30 May. The drill was part of the activities for the third China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City last week, and it was to showcase the…
(CGTN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday 29 May met with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lorin S. Robert of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in Xiamen, with the two sides pledging to advance China-FSM comprehensive strategic partnership. Robert, is in China to attend the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Wang, also a…
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi has welcomed the new Vanuatu government’s commitment to a friendly policy toward China since assuming office in February. Wang made the salutation in his bilateral discussions with his Vanuatu counterpart Marc Ati at the margins of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China…
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hailed the enduring friendship between China and Papua New Guinea (PNG), describing it as a valuable asset forged across mountains and seas, and tested by time. Wang met with his Papua New Guinea counterpart Justin Tkatchenko in their bilaterial discussions at the margins of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’…