Nice, France —As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The BEFF is a special finance-focused event held ahead of the main…
A new era of charitable giving has begun in Turarana and surrounding communities in Central Guadalcanal, thanks to the Gao Charity Fund. This charity was established by Mr Mingging Gao, Chairman and President of Wanguo International Mining Group at Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML). As the largest shareholder in Wanguo International Mining Group, he envisioned…
WHO is really seeking global hegemony, let alone in Asia? This question is prompted by the speech delivered at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on April 31 by the United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth at the dialogue outlined the Donald Trump administration’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy that will see Washington spend, for the first time…
Solomon Airlines Board announced a transition in its executive leadership with the stepping down of CEO Sean Teo, effective immediately. Solomon Airlines Board extended gratitude to Mr Teo for his dedicated contribution. Mr Teo has led the airline for the past 14 months, supporting the launch and implementation of the airline’s 2024-2028 strategic plan, route…
Students and staff of the Gizo Primary School in Western Province on Thursday joined the globe to mark the World Environment Day by conducting a clean-up drive through Gizo Town. World Environment Day falls every 5 June with the theme; ‘Putting an end to Plastic Pollution and Beating Plastic Pollution’ which highlights the importance of…
One of the Solomon Island’s most dramatic cultural events, the centuries-old Wogasia Spear Throwing Festival has once again proven a major success for the people of Santa Catalina. Taking place from 25-27 May and following a tradition set down for hundreds of years, this year’s festival has again achieved its objective, uniting the Atawa and…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority on Wednesday celebrated its 69th Anniversary at Unity Square, Point Cruz, Honiara, marking nearly seven decades of service to the country. The celebration saw staff members taking a well-deserved break from their duties to honour this significant milestone in the port’s history. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr George Rausi addressed…
SOLOMON Islands Government (SIG) on Thursday officially received the upgraded Honiara International Airport from the contractor. Dubbed as a major milestone for the country, the Honiara Runway Resurfacing and Airfield Ground Lighting Project was officially received by the Acting Prime Minister & Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto. The project was made possible…
On Thursday May 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pacific Islands counterparts/ representatives, after an in-depth exchange of views during the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City in China’s Fujian Province, issued a nine-point declaration reaffirming their commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect…
CHINA is making remarkable progress towards achieving its carbon emission peaking and neutrality goals by 2030 and 2060 respectively in line with the guiding policy introduced to ensure the achievements of these milestones. The guiding document unveiled in October 2021envisions that by 2030, China’s carbon dioxide emissions will peak, stabilize and then decline and that…