BEIJING has rejected reports from the United States side that Beijing and Washington are in negotiations on the tariff issue, and will even reach a deal, describing them as “fake news.” China Daily reported that China’s Foreign Ministry made the denial this week during a news conference, and further reiterated that any dialogue and negotiations…
THE shift in global economic leadership from developed economies is the root cause of the current global turbulence, and China’s rapid economic growth has been a major driving force behind this structural change, a former Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank, Yifu Lin said. Prof Lin, who is…
A TOTAL of 25 arrests were made over the Easter period with case of Common Nuisance making up most of the cases. It was also revealed that nuisance cases during the recent Easter celebrations in Honiara continues to increase compared to previous years. Thats according to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Commander…
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Western Province (WP) is being viewed as a massive economic asset that could be fully unlocked once statehood is granted to the province. Local leaders and Eminent Persons have reiterated that the vast marine resources within the EEZ remain underutilized under the current provincial structure. However, with statehood on…
The ban on fishing or possession of beche-de-mer or sea cucumber in Solomon Islands has been lifted. The announcement, effective on Tuesday 22 April 2025, was made by Director of Fisheries. The Revocation of Prohibited Activities (Fishing or Possession of Beche-de-mer) Order 2025 was issued under section 22(2) of the Fisheries Management Act 2015. The…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty is set to be signed during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which will be hosted in Honiara from November 8–12, 2025. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the announcement upon his return from the PIF TROIKA Meeting in Nadi, Fiji, recently. “The PRF Treaty is expected to be…
The National Parliament has been reminded about the need to spend public finances wisely on strategic priorities. The Governor General (GG) His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu issued the reminder when delivering his traditional speech from the Throne in Parliament this morning, Thursday 24th April. Sir David said it is important that spending of…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands today, Thursday 24th April commenced the Third Meeting of the 12th Parliament, with the ceremonial Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The Governor General was formally invited by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4), to…
A total of thirty-three participants from the private sector and members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) have successfully completed a two-day intensive Food Safety Training aimed at enhancing food production standards across the country. Organized by SICCI under its Export Industry Develop department, the training was facilitated in collaboration with…
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Ali Saad Mohamed Habab Al-Hajri, on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu congratulated Ambassador Al-Hajri on his…