Nine provincial premiers have pledged their support towards the newly established Sino-SI diplomatic relationship which is expected to bring about robust development to the rural areas. In a briefing with Prime Minister’s officials this week the premiers welcomed the historical engagement with China and as the agents of the national government, they will ensure their…
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has called on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his cohorts to “stop misleading the public on the status of Christianity in China”. Sogavare on arrival Tuesday declared that Christians in China are free to express their beliefs and get together without fear or intimidation. But the Opposition leader questioned if the…
THE Government’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China was on the right side of history, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says. He was speaking to reporters on his arrival Tuesday from the week-long trip he took to China. “The decision to switch was collectively made by the Government, including both ministers and the…
LOCAL farmers have been encouraged to start planting kava because of its high demand and financial benefit. Charles Tuti, a local kava farmer from Malaita province said since engaging in kava farming he has financially benefited from the crop. He said kava is a lucrative industry which has the potential to bring huge benefits to…
Twelve (12) correctional officers received their promotions from their Correctional Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi on Wednesday during the correctional commissioner’s weekly parade at Rove Correctional headquarters in Honiara. A statement from the Correctional Office said Commissioner Manelusi of the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) has formally announced the promotions of officers from rank of senior…
CHINA is ready to fund projects across the country under its Belt and Road Initiative Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavared signed on to during his visit to the communist nation. That’s according to Sogavare on his arrival in Honiara, Tuesday. The prime minister said the three different funding arrangements that Solomon Islands has to choose…
HUNGER is a new wave of crisis around the world and in the Solomon Islands which leads to malnutrition. That’s according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary Ethel France speech to mark the World Food Day in Honiara. She added that with malnutrition it now contributes to what we now know…
THE Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has flown two cultural performance groups from Solomon Islands to Australia to perform at the largest ever Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney. The 21 dancers, drummers and their support team were flown from Honiara to Sydney on 12 October for the event. The performance group is a combination…
GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi has appreciated the process of design and granting of Coat of Arms by the British Monarch to Individuals and Institutions in the Commonwealth Realm during a visit to the College of Arms Museum in London Tuesday this week. Sir David was impressed with a collection of all Solomon Islands Coat…
ANZ on Wednesday announced Martin Beattie as the newly appointed Country Head for its ANZ operation in Solomon Islands. Tessa Price, Regional Executive Pacific said: “Solomon Islands is on the cusp of huge economic change, with a number of major infrastructure projects planned. As the only international bank, it is a great privilege for ANZ to…