SOLOMON Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka has assured the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Solomon Islands stands in solidarity with China in combating unilateralism. In the bilateral meeting between the two leaders, Foreign Minister Wang highlighted that China is willing to work with Solomon Islands to uphold multilateralism, basic norms governing international relations,…
FOREIGN Ministers and representatives of China’s Pacific Island ally nations have also commenced bilateral discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers Meeting proper got underway in Xiamen City, China on Wednesday 28 May. Foreign Ministers who had their bilateral dialogues with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi…
THE 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting proper has concluded in China’s Xiamen City, with the issuance of a nine-point statement reaffirming the commitment by these allies for a shared prosperous future. The meeting was co-chaired by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Foreign Minister and President Kiribati, Taneti Maamau. Other Foreign Ministers…
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi has assured China’s Pacific Island allies that China will always be a reliable and trustworthy partner of the Global South countries, and no matter how the world will change, it will always see PICs as “good friends, good partners and good brothers.” Wang made the assurance in his statement at…
THE Co-Chair of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ (PICs) Meeting, Kiribati President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau dubbed the meeting as a testament to their robust and cordial relations. Maamau hailed the meeting when delivering his statement at the conclusion of the meeting, and alongside his co-chair, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale and his delegation has paid a courtesy visit to the Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu and his Provincial Executive on Wednesday. The Opposition Leader said his delegation is honoured for the opportunity to dialogue with the premier and his executive members. Hon Wale acknowledged the discussions held between his delegation…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) welcomes the High Court’s decision to dismiss a civil claim brought against the former Minister for Mines and Energy Bradley Tovosia, over his 2024 appointments to the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) Board. This ruling marks the second time in recent months that the High Court has…
Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) on Wednesday 28th May 2025 welcomed 76 new recruits during a pass out parade . The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada presided over the official Passing Out Parade for the Titus Rore Recruit 01/2025. This marked a significant milestone for the Correctional Services of…
Essential building materials valued at more than $20,000 has been delivered to Ghatere Clinic on Kolombangara Island, Western Province on Friday. Tax-payers through Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) delivered the timely support. The assistance which falls under the essential services was part of the constituency’s ongoing commitment and resolute action under the leadership of Member of…
MANY Solomon Islands seasonal workers engaged under the Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme are desperate to leave, citing harsh working conditions, low pay and unfulfilled promises to improve their welfare. Because of the situation, many local workers have absconded their original assigned work place. Some have described their experiences on one Queensland berry…