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Breaking News
Taiwan Left Solomon Islands
Former bilateral partner, Republic of China, Taiwan closed down its embassy in the Solomon Islands as of today. Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen issued a statement on the termination of diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands last night.
17 Sept 2019
Breaking News
Taiwan delegation visits here tomorrow
A high-level delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan’s) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will arrive in the country tomorrow. The Taiwanese Embassy in Honiara yesterday confirmed, Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Dr. Szu-Chien Hsu is leading the delegation here.
15 Sept 2019
Breaking News
Taiwan denies engaging in “Bipartisan Task Force”
The Government’s ‘Bipartisan Task Force’ report on ROC, Taiwan and mainland China has faced criticisms. Among the first to comment on the Bipartisan Task Force set up by the government of Solomon Islands is the Taiwanese Government.
14 Sept 2019
Development
US to develop Bina Harbour Project
The world’s premier international development agency, USAID, has indicated its interest to develop one of the country’s major infrastructures, the Bina Harbour project in Malaita Province.
13 Sept 2019
US Committed to support SI
The United States is committed to provide assistance to the Solomon Islands in the areas of infrastructure development and technical support. This is according to the U.S.
10 Sept 2019
Australia
Matildas ends tour with historic win
The Westfield Junior Matildas end their ‘Pacific Step Up’ tour with a 14-0 win over the Solomon Islands Women’s national U-19s yesterday afternoon at Lawson Tama in Honiara. The visiting Matildas led by nine goals to nil in the first half after a one sided affair.
16 Aug 2019
Australia
Morrison touches down in historic visit
The Newly elected Australian Prime Minister, Mr Scott Morrison has arrived in the country today, starting his first ever visit to the country and the first visit of an Australian Prime Minister in eleven years since Kevin Rudd in 2008.
2 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
Australia
“Solomon Islands still Australia’s friend”: Brazier
Australia will remain a devoted friend to Solomon Islands amid concerns of China’s increasing influence in the Pacific region. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roderick Brazier told a media briefing on board HMAS Toowoomba over the weekend.
20 Aug 2018
Government
Ete wary of Sol-Taiwan relations
The Sovereign state of Solomon Islands must not subject itself totally under the Republic of China, Taiwan. East Honiara MP, Douglas Ete was reacting in Parliament on a recent meeting the Minister of Communication and Aviation could not attend because the Republic of China, Taiwan was not happy it…
27 Jul 2018
Government
New CITREC ‘Remittances Accord’
History will once again be written in Canada as the final touches on an accord to be called the ‘Remittances Accord’ piloted for the province of Guadalcanal will have spill over economic benefits for the Country.
23 May 2018
Government
RSIPF to assist PNG with APEC security efforts
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has made plans to provide security operation assistance to Papua New Guinea Police for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Port Moresby in November.
6 May 2018
Top Headlines
PM opens Solomon Islands mission in London
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has inaugurated the Solomon Islands High Commission office in London. The Prime Minister said it marks a new era in Solomon Islands’ long relationship with the United Kingdom.
24 Apr 2018
Honiara City
President Tsai leaves the Solomons amidst political turmoil
Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen has left the country after her three day state visit today as the future of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare hangs in the balance.
3 Nov 2017
Honiara City
Massive security operation set for Taiwanese visit
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will be mounting a massive operation for the arrival of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen tomorrow. At the weekly media conference today, Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said more than 200 officers will be involved in the security operation for the…
31 Oct 2017
Government
PM visits Australian Police Training Facility
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to the Australian capital, Canberra visited the Australian Federal Police Training Facility at Majura in Canberra.
18 Aug 2017
Australia
More Pacific consciousness needed : Suckling
Australian Ambassador for Environment, Mr Patrick Suckling has called for more Pacific consciousness in the global fight against climate change. In an exclusive interview with SIBC yesterday, Mr Suckling said Pacific issues should be at the forefront of the this year’s COP23 meeting in Fiji.
17 Aug 2017
Australia
Honiara Canberra seal rapid assistance deal
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his Australian counterpart Malcom Turnbull have sealed a deal to enable Australia deploy rapid assistance in the event of a disaster or civil unrest.
15 Aug 2017
Aid
Japan plans to improve Airport
Japan has promised more development assistance to the Solomon Islands next year. Speaking at the Bloody Ridge National Park declaration yesterday, Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Kenichi Kimiya said Japan is committed to Solomon Islands’ development.
9 Aug 2017
Australia
AUSTRALIA AFFIRMED ENGAGEMENT WITH SOLOMONS
Australia has affirmed, its engagement with Solomon Islands is immovable. Prime Minister Hon. Malcolm Turnbull also expressed hope that the bilateral relations between the two countries will reach new heights during his tenure.
16 Jan 2017