(CGTN) On the occasion of the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, a survey conducted by CGTN among 1,000 respondents from 10 major Pacific Island countries showed that respondents gave positive evaluations of China’s modernization development philosophy and its achievements. They praised the fruitful and practical cooperation outcomes, saying the deepening cooperation injects new…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Safeguards Team has completed the initial public consultations and assessments with key stakeholders last week (19th– 23rd May) to fast-track essential requirements before full rehabilitation of the China-aid Auki Road Project commences. The consultation meeting brought together representatives from various stakeholders, including the Malaita Provincial Government Executive, Solomon Power,…
WESTERN Province (WP) continues to face growing criticism from citizens and stakeholders across Solomon Islands for hosting major national projects like seaport and international airport. The criticism follows recent announcements and ongoing discussions highlighting major national projects such as the Gizo International Seaport, Noro Industrial Port upgrades, and proposed national infrastructure developments, many of which…
FOUR buying centres have been opened by the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities as part of allowing rural farmers to access the market. The four buying centers are located in Malaita, Makira, Choiseul, and Honiara. This marked a major milestone in its revitalization strategy to strengthen market access for rural farmers…
Solomon Islands nationals absconding from rural farms in Australia which recruited them in the first place should be sent home immediately. At the same time, the government should take steps in ensuring it meets the cost of repatriating the body of Solomon Islands nationals killed in road accidents, the person who asked to remain anonymous,…
SOLOMON Islands is represented at the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga this week. On behalf of the Solomon Islands Government, Minister responsible for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi, his Permanent Dr Samson Viulu and other officials are attending the event which opens this morning.…
Noro residents and vehicle owners in Western Province are now enjoying the roads improvement project as work continues towards its final completion. The project described as a key investment under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) aims to transform the township road network. As work continues to make steady progress, to date…
CONSTRUCTION work on the Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province is now 50 percent complete. World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) is providing funds for the project. Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) are implementing and leading the construction…
THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) on 12th May 2025 endorsed its commitment to re-engage in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) implementation. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, in a statement on Friday, confirmed that the implementation of EITI is part of the GNUT major Policy Reform to improve and strengthen transparency…
SOLOMON Islands has struggled to attract the quality and size of investments that would be game changers for the economy. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale highlighted in Parliament recently during his debate speech on the SEZ Bill 2024. Hon Wale said beyond the earlier pioneer industries of Taiyo, GPPOL, and others in their various iterations,…