The signing of the Police Cooperation Plan between Solomon Islands and China is premised on Solomon Islands Government’s policy to strengthen Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. The Implementation Plan is to upskill, build and enhance the capability and capacity of the 1500 RSIPF officers to look after our 700,000 population, the government explained in a…
A GROUP from the University of Queensland is currently visiting Solomon Islands under Australia’s New Colombo Mobility Project. The group consists of professors and undergraduates. A statement from the Australian High Commission in Honiara said the group will hear about the huge development projects under the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership, listen to locals in Choiseul…
FORMER Premier of Western Province, David Gina, is deeply concerned over the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG’s) decision to establish a new Western Provincial Investment Cooperation (WPIC) Committee often referred to as “The Monster.” Speaking to Solomon Star on Monday, Mr Gina said he believes that to proceed with the establishment of the new committee without…
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has accused some western donors of using LGBTIQA+ as a weapon and condition for accessing their funding and in-kind assistance in a speech marking the nation’s 45th Independence Anniversary. LGBTIQA+ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning asexual. Prime Minister Sogavare’s speech last Friday was given on the…
Attempted rape accused awaits setting of trial dates A MAN who denied trying to rape a 10-year-old girl in 2021 during the recent High Court sitting in Lata, Temotu Province, is awaiting the setting of his trial dates. The defendant, who could not be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, entered a…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says he is concerned that the newly signed policing agreement with China could undermine peace and security in Solomon Islands and the region. Hon Wale said it could potentially jeopardise Solomon Islands diplomatic relationship with other regional partners. Hon Wale made this statement following the policing agreement signed by…
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga last night encouraged delegates to the 45th Pacific Maritime Alliance Conference to embrace innovation and technology to enhance their services to the region. Speaking at a welcome ceremony in Honiara last night, Maelanga said innovation and technology are necessary to foster cooperation, create efficiency…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Government to clarify who gave the directive to Cape West Enterprise Limited to export round logs on June 23. Island Sun has reported that the directive to allow the shipment came from a ‘higher authority’ and not from the Commissioner of Forest or the Minister…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare officially opens Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China today (11th July). Among official guests gracing the milestone ceremony were Solomon Islands Government Ministers, back benchers, representatives of the Solomon Islands business community, Solomon Islands community and students studying in various parts of China among others. His Excellency…
SOLOMON Islands and China are now looking into establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership on mutual respect and common development following the fruitful results yielded since the two countries established diplomatic ties some four years. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Monday in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said standing at a…