DEAR EDITOR – Solomon Islands is an independent state that has gained its independence in 1978 thanks to the Ma’asina rule – the movement with vision that enabled us to stand on our own. With the vision, our forefathers have chosen to remain a democratic country meaning a country rule by people. This is nicely…
As the pro-Chinese emphatically exclaimed “Its China”, Island Sun headline last Tuesday said it all; “September 16 – A sad day”. Yes, I agree, it’s a sad day indeed. A relationship that we worked hard together to develop over nearly four decades had abruptly disappeared, taken away by a government that…
Member of Parliament (MP) for East Are Are Constituency and Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Kenilorea Jr has expressed disappointment over the government’s move to ignore the recommendation by the Foreign Relations Committee (FRC) before switching ties with China. In a statement on Sunday Kenilorea Jr said it is discouraging that the establishment of diplomatic relations…
THE East Makira Constituency is set to hold its by-election by the end of this year. This is to elect a new Member of Parliament for the constituency following the passing on of their winning MP, Late Charles Maefai just after the April election. The by-election will fall on the same date as the Makira…
ONE of the Solomon Islands environmental actors has called on the Solomon Islands Government through its various ministries to consider the high number wreckage and its pollution that went unnoticed. Lawrence Makili said he understands there’s a current program of ocean clean that has been carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External…
SOLOMON Islands has formally established ties with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) over the weekend. The signing of the deal came five days after the country abandoned its ties with Taiwan on Monday 16th September. A statement from the Prime Ministers Office said Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Jeremiah Manele signed the…
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…
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…
• 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…
POLICE Chief Matthew Varley is calling on citizens not to resort to political motivated violence following the decision of government to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China. Mr Varley made the appeal after noticing some online commentary and threats on various Facebook pages against businesses, Chinese shops, politicians and even against communities. “I think…