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…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo says a “failed Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme is not an option for Solomon Islands” as the country intends to send more seasonal workers to work in Australian farms. Mr Sisilo echoed the sentiments earlier this week when he met with the Australian Minister for Employment…
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…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma and the Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon. Peter Shanel had fruitful high-level engagements in Beijing, Shenzhen and Taijen, from 3rd to 6th July, 2023. Top on the engagement is a bilateral meeting with the Vice Chairman of China International Development Corporation Agency or CIDCA, the…
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…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has described the Prime Minister’s statement when arriving in China that ‘he is back home’ as outrageous. A video posted on twitter has showed that upon arrival in Beijing, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told Chinese government officials ‘I am back home’. The video has triggered a lot of criticisms…