The Holau Vaka Taumako Association in Taumako (Duff Islands), Temotu Province, is expecting the arrival of their new outrigger sailboat later this year. The sailboat, measuring 38 feet in length, is a Proa (a multi-hull outrigger sailboat) that will come from the United States.
The 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders Summit concluded successfully in Port Vila, Vanuatu yesterday with the adoption of two declarations- one on security and the other on Climate Change.
The project to construct 161 towers in and around the country has begun with the Prime Minister taking part in the ground- breaking ceremony today at Sali, in North Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Province.
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sultan Bin Fahad Bin Khuzaim had presented his letter of credentials to the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi, Thursday 27 July 2023 at the Government House.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare received the first fourteen of forty vehicles donated by the Government of Republic of Korea to support transportation logistics during the 2023 Pacific Games from His Excellency Ho-Jeung Kang, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands at the…
Solomon Airlines has purchased its second international aircraft through lease and is scheduled to arrive on the 27th of this month. Solomon Airlines Board Chairman Frank Wickham confirmed during the Business After Five event held in Honiara yesterday.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has hit out on the United States and Australia over what he claimed as an ‘unneighbourly’ approach by the two countries to express concern over the new Police Cooperation Implementation Plan (PCIP) signed by the Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China…
A delegation from the Australian Parliament, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade made a visit to the country last week to see how Australia can support democracy development in the pacific region.
Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic China last week agreed to establish a strategic development framework aimed at developing the country to meet its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare does not confirm whether more than 1.3 million dollars was used to fund his recent trip to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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.
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.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP and President Xi Jinping of China have engaged in a high-level bilateral meeting in Beijing. Prime Minister Sogavare personally congratulated President Xi Jinping on his election as President of the People’s Republic of 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…
Canadian Premier of British Columbia Province the Honourable David Eby has extended his wishes to everyone celebrating Solomon Islanders 45th Independence Day.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the government to investigate the closure of Beulah Secondary School as a result of consequences of severe logging operations.
The Member of Parliament for the East Are’are constituency Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr has welcomed the news of his constituents extension of work permit by the Canadian Government’s department of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada.
Eighty athletes selected to undertake intensive training in China have been formally farewelled by Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare yesterday. The athletes will spend 90 days intensive training in China to prepare them physically and mentally to compete in the 2023 Pacific Games on their…
An Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at 8am on Thursday 6th July at the Saint Barnabas Anglican Cathedral will lead up activities marking the country’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations this Friday.
Five unidentified masked men armed with knives, used petrol bombs and attacked a couple at Kukum on 2 July 2023. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force are currently investigating the incident.
