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Breaking News
Wale on PM’s China tour
Leader of Parliamentary Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale questions the Prime Minister on his pre-departure statement saying that, Solomon Islands will realign its national strategy in line with China’s development assistance.
10 Oct 2019
Breaking News
PM’s delegation in Beijing
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP has arrived in Beijing for his first-ever official visit to the People’s Republic of China. On arrival, the Prime Minister was met by government officials from the Government of PRC and was treated to a high level protocol arrangement.
10 Oct 2019
Breaking News
SI Consulate General Office in Brisbane opened
The Government has opened its Consulate General Office in Brisbane last Friday – signalling a new era in the cooperation between Solomon Islands and Australia. Government Communication Unit reports, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon.
9 Oct 2019
Breaking News
PM’s delegation to Beijing
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP has left the country this morning for the People’s Republic of China for his first ever Official Visit. A government issued statement confirmed, this is following an invitation from the President of the PRC’s Government Xi Jinping after the historical…
7 Oct 2019
Breaking News
‘Government House do not refused PRC’s credential presentation’
Government House has not refused to hold a credential presentation ceremony by the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Solomon Islands.
4 Oct 2019
Breaking News
Maelanga calls on Wale to stop using Malaitans as propaganda tool
East Malaita MP and Minister of Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga has accused the Leader of Official Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale of trying to start a war of words that does not reflect well of him as a national leader. Hon. Maelanga is responding to Hon.
2 Oct 2019
Breaking News
New Ministers sworn-in
Three new Government Ministers have taken their Oath of Office at the Government House today. This followed the latest terminations made by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in light of the recent diplomatic switch from Taipei to Beijing.
1 Oct 2019
Top Headlines
Tran: “PM don’t make decisions alone”
Chairman of the Government Caucus, Namson Tran, said it is a misunderstanding that Government decisions are unilaterally made by the Prime Minister alone.
28 Sept 2019
Top Headlines
Hou’s actions betrays cabinet decision
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged the contributions made by Hon. Rick Houenipwela as a national leader and senior Cabinet Minister of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement.
28 Sept 2019
Breaking News
Two new ministers sworn in to replace axed ministers
The Governor General, His Excellency, the Right Reverend David Vunagi has sworn-in two new Ministers late this afternoon in accordance with the Constitution, following the sacking this morning.
25 Sept 2019
Policies
100 days policy achieved a lot
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has achieved a lot in the resources sector according to its 100 Days policy priorities. The office of the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit confirms, a majority of the projects under the resources sector cluster has…
24 Sept 2019
Breaking News
Manele refuted Wale’s claims
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has refuted claims by the Opposition Leader that the Prime Minister has ordered him not to meet with the Taiwanese delegation on Monday.
19 Sept 2019
Breaking News
Ete Commends ROC for taking care of local students
Acting Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Hon. Douglas Ete acknowledges the good will gesture given to our students, from the government and people of the Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan, despite Solomon’s decision to recognise the People’s Republic of China.
19 Sept 2019
Diplomacy
DCGA on “One-China-Policy”
The Core Ministerial Coordination Committee (CMCC) of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) yesterday met to discuss and identify the development gaps in the government’s new ‘One China Principle’ foreign policy.
19 Sept 2019
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 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
PM appreciates tax reforms
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has appreciated the move for a legislative tax reform saying, the government is open to inputs and dialogue. Speaking at the 11th Australia and Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara this week, Mr.
13 Sept 2019
PM launched Solomon Ports CCTV
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority now branded as ‘Solomon Ports’ had last Thursday commissioned the Pacific region’s first LED lights and CCTV Surveillance system. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare commissioned and launched the historical lights and surveillance system.
7 Sept 2019
WALE ON WEST PAPUA ISSUE
Solomon Islands must stand in solidarity with West Papua, and not to sell the Sovereign nation for 30 pieces of silver. Leader of the Parliamentary opposition, Hon Matthew Wale recalled the biblical line, during a West Papuan solidarity group meeting in Honiara mid-week. Mr.
7 Sept 2019
Policies
Kenilorea Junior on Legal Minimum Wage
While acknowledging the 100 percent increase of the previous 4 dollars legal minimum wage rate to 8 dollars this year, Deputy Leader of opposition, Peter Kenilorea Junior said, this should have been approached differently by carefully considering all stakeholders.
7 Sept 2019