Illegal harvesting of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) is reportedly on the rise in Western Province, despite a national ban currently in place. Sources in Gizo have revealed that more than ten buyers are actively involved in purchasing beche-de-mer through clandestine networks. Some of these buyers are believed to have agents operating out of Honiara, making it…
The Australian Government on Tuesday offered critical support to Solomon Islands’ national judiciary with the provision of Information Community Technology (ICT) equipment. This is to help digitise new and historic legal judgments and improve access to justice for all. Australia handed over ICT equipment while also supporting the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (PACLII) to…
Makira Ulawa Province and Solomon Islands Red Cross Society on Tuesday 15th April 2025, signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU, which aims to establish a strengthened relationship and a greater collaboration in promoting humanitarian assistance, disaster preparedness and community resilience was signed by the Premier of the Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu…
CHINA’S national unification policy and implementation strategies, which have proven effective in keeping the multi-ethnic and multi-racial society together as one nation since 1929, can only serve as a valuable guide to ethnic conflict-affected countries as different countries have different problems. This was expressed by the Professor of Foreign Studies at the Minzu University of…
The Galo Family in Auki, Malaita Province has officially added a third vessel to their growing shipping business with the commissioning of the MV Mere Galo last week. The vessel was blessed and commissioned by Catholic priest Fr. John Adai during a ceremony in Auki. According to the Galo family, the new ship will operate…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s readiness to build on its 20-year-old comprehensive strategic partnership with Spain to make the framework more resilient and dynamic to serve the wellbeing of both countries, inject impetus into the China-European Union (EU) relations and make greater contributions to world peace and development. President Xi articulated the significance…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) concluded its 28th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG28) meeting at its headquarters in Honiara on 4th April. The weeklong meeting, from 31 March – 4 April, brought together over 115 representatives to Honiara from all 17 FFA Members and international observers. This including the Pacific Community…
THE United States solely benefits from the shiprider agreements it signed with some Pacific Island Countries (PICs) as the latter lack the capability to exercise the same rights. This was stated by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday 11 April in Beijing during a press conference. The China Daily asked for Beijing’s…
WHITE River clinic in West Honiara has received medical equipment and a vehicle from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Wednesday. The official handover ceremony took place at the clinic, attended by distinguished guests and representatives from the PRC, Honiara City Council (HCC), and the West Honiara Constituency. Counselor Li Qinghua…
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) Embassy in Honiara has made a timely donation of essential livelihood materials to the Rennell and Bellona Provincial Executive on Thursday. The donation includes: Chargé d’Affaires to the Solomon Islands, Mr. Ding Yonghua, expressed hope that these supplies would contribute to improving township management and enhancing the quality of…