Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon.Jeremiah Manele held a bilateral meeting with the Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, His Excellency (HE) Guo Yezhou in Honiara, on Friday, 27 October 2023. The Foreign Minister took the opportunity to welcome HE Yezhou and his…
A TEN-year-old grade 2 student took his own life on Thursday last week at his family home at New Mandra Village, Gizo, Western Province. The shocking incident which took place around lunch time has left family members and relatives with many unanswered questions as to why a child so young could take such an action.…
THE Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Dr Luke Forau and the Minister of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Harry Kuma and yesterday launched the country’s new $10 note under an SBD $4 million initiative to mark the biggest event to occur in the country – 17th Pacific Games. The 17th Pacific Games…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands need a future where investors are attracted by cheap and reliable electricity. Speaking in Parliament during his debate speech on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2023, he said substantive steps must be taken to address the structural deficiencies in the energy sector and position it for the…
THE government and people of Australia are once again acknowledged for their contribution to the Pacific Games 2023 with a sum of $14.9 million used to refurbish classrooms at Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The money was used to upgrade and refurbish five buildings, including 109 bedrooms, four common rooms and 11 ablution and laundry…
The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Batholomew Parapolo was among world tourism Ministers and leaders who attended the 2023 World Tourism Day celebration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh recently. World Tourism Day is an annual event celebrated on the 27th of September. This day is set aside for the…
THE Team Solomon Junior Weightlifters at the Oceania Youth, Junior & U23 championship in Apia, Samoa, has bagged a total of 5 gold medals and 1 silver. At the beginning of the competitions Solomon Islands Lorah Maelosia scooped 3 gold medals. Later in the competition another Team Solomon Junior Weightlifter Shirmara Wini who competed in…
THE National Hosting Authority (NHA) has rubbished allegations that that their staff have been involved in corrupt dealings in the procurement of uniforms for Iumi Team Solo for the upcoming Pacific Games. NHA Executive Director (ED) Christian Nieng yesterday denied the allegation when responding to a question raised by a listener during the Games Organising…
A team from the World Trade Organisation Secretariat was in Honiara last week to hold consultations in preparation for the next Solomon Islands Trade Policy Review earmarked for 2024. The team met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and other relevant government ministries during their four days consultation last week. As a…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on Japan at the 78th United Nations General Assembly to explore other options in addressing its treated nuclear waste water and immediately stop discharging it into the Pacific Ocean. In his speech to the UNGA last Saturday (Solomon Islands time) Prime Minister reiterated that Solomon Islands stands with likeminded…