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PM: Provincial Sister relations also encouraged with other countries

By Ian Kaukui Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the government encourages the forging of provincial sister relationship with other countries, apart from the Peoples republic of China (PRC). Mr.

25 Jul 2024

China - Solomon Islands Relations
PM MANELE IN BEIJING AFTER SUCCESSFUL VISIT IN FUJIAN PROVINCE
Prime Minister honorable Jeremiah Manele and delegation are now in Beijing, the capital of People’s Republic of China (PRC) after a successful completion of visit to the Province of Fujian.
11 Jul 2024
China - Solomon Islands Relations
China’s Shandong Province concludes impressive exhibition.
An Industrial promotional Conference, historical photo exhibition and folk music concert on China’s Shandong Province concludes successfully in Honiara.
6 Dec 2023
China - Solomon Islands Relations
Foreign Minister meets with PRC vice Minister of International Department of CCP.
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 27 October 2023.
30 Oct 2023
Police
Replica firearms not smuggled, not capable of firing live munitions: Mangau
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) again reiterated that the replica firearms supplied by China to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in 2022 are not capable of firing live munitions and are meant for training purposes.
5 Sept 2023
Foreign Relations
Wale claims Policing Treaty with China could Undermine Peace and Security in SI and Region
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale is concerned that the newly signed policing agreement with China could undermine peace and security in Solomon Islands and the region. Hon Wale said it could potentially jeopardise Solomon Islands diplomatic relationship with other regional partners.
14 Jul 2023
Foreign Relations
Solomon Islands Signs Police Cooperation with China to improve the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
The signing of the Police Cooperation Plan between Solomon Islands and China is premised on Solomon Islands Government’s policy to strengthen Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
14 Jul 2023
Foreign Relations
Wale calls for transparency into newly signed agreements with China
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says the Prime Minister and his Government must clarify the recently signed agreements with China. In a statement today, Hon Wale said it is quite serious and that amongst the nine newly signed agreements, it is purported one is a comprehensive strategic…
11 Jul 2023
China - Solomon Islands Relations
SOLOMON ISLANDS AND PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA DEEPENED RELATIONS WITH THE SIGNING OF MORE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Jeremiah Manele and State Councillor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China His Excellency Wang Yi, concluded successful bilateral talks and celebrated their close relations by formalizing a number of Development…
27 May 2022
Breaking News
CCECC LOOKING TO RECUIRT MORE LOCAL WORKERS
China Civil Engineering Company (CCEC) is looking to recruit around 300 local employees to work on the Pacific Games 2023 stadium projects. Zhang Tenglong, CCEC Vice Team Leader of Project Construction Technical Group told the local media during a site visit to the projects yesterday.
15 Oct 2021
Breaking News
Motion to oust Suidani set for next month
A Motion of No Confidence to oust embattled Malaita premier Daniel Suidani has been set for early next month, October 2021. The Malaita Non-Executive Group (NEG) told SIBC News in an exclusive interview yesterday that they no longer have trust and confidence in Premier Suidani.
19 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Wale calls on the government to publish previous beneficiaries of NDF
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the government to publish the list of beneficiaries under the National Development Fund (NDF) for the years 2019 and 2020.
1 Sept 2021
Breaking News
WALE’S CLAIM AIMS TO CREATE POLITICAL INSTABILITY
The National Development Fund (NDF) will only be used for development projects upon application. The government made this clarification after the Leader of Opposition Wale claimed that the Prime Minister’s $200,000 NDF is not for development but for political expediency.
1 Sept 2021
Breaking News
China pledges a tax-free export arrangement for Solomon Islands
The Government of the People’s Republic of China, PRC, has pledged to import most of the country’s products. Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming announced recently during a round table dialogue with religious leaders in the country.
30 Jul 2021
Breaking News
Chinese Embassy in Honiara meets Solomon Islands Church Leaders
The Chinese Embassy in Honiara held a roundtable discussion with leaders from the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) and the Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association in Honiara today. The discussion is the first of its kind to be held for Church leaders in the country.
28 Jul 2021
Aid
$1.2 million PRC funds still at the Central Bank
The $1.2 million fund from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is currently at the Central bank of Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the clarification following media reports that the funds has been used for the Stimulus package. Mr.
11 Jan 2021
Breaking News
PRC Ambassador Li Ming here to serve
The first Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming, has arrived in Honiara yesterday. A media statement from the Chinese embassy confirmed.
3 Sept 2020
Breaking News
China supports Solomon Islands’ fight against COVID-19
The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated three-hundred thousand US dollars to the Solomon Islands Government yesterday. A government statement today confirmed, saying this is to enable the national government to buy testing kits and other laboratory equipment to strengthen…
1 Apr 2020
Government
Sogavare clarifies China trip
Prime Minister Hon. Manaseh Sogavare has clarified the government delegation’s recent trip to China. The China trip was led by the Minister of Forestry Hon. Ishmael Avui, and the Minister of Mines and Energy Hon. Braddley Tovosia, along with other government ministers and officials.
14 Jun 2019
2019 Election
SI still with Taiwan: PM
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) said, the country’s foreign policy is continually being developed. Answering an SIBC question about Solomon Islands foreign relations with ROC, Taiwan under his leadership, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, the Status Quo was…
30 Apr 2019