Ports celebrate 69th anniversary 

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…

Deal to protect crews working on fishing boats

Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will be signed with other government agencies and stakeholders to implement the National Crewing Policy.  This policy was developed by the ministry last year aimed at providing fair and safe working conditions for Solomon Islands fishers working…

SIG receives upgraded Honiara airport

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…

West Guadalcanal by-election updates

Verification process for West Guadalcanal Constituency was successfully completed on Thursday night with counting now underway.  A total of 21 ballot boxes have are now at the counting venue. This include one for pre-polling. According to Returning Officer Mr. Willie Kokopu results would be declared on Friday night. “Hopefully result will be officially announced tonight,…

CHINA PLAYS GREATER CLIMATE ACTION LEADERSHIP ROLE

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 makes remarkable progress towards carbon emission peaking, neutrality targets

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…