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A visiting senior Chinese official says his country was deeply moved by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s acknowledgment of China’s direct funding for the Pacific Games, currently underway in Honiara. Sogavare thanked China when he officially opened the two-week sporting event last Sunday at the National Stadium in Honiara. Prime Minister…
By Charley Piringi Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare expressed his deep appreciation to the United States for its positive response to the Solomon Islands’ request to deploy the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for the Pacific Games 2023. During his visit to the vessel, Monda, Sogavare received…
New fire advisor for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Fire and Rescue Department, Inspector Matt Goldman, says he’s happy with their Department’s readiness for the Pacific Games. Goldman, a member of the Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW), is here under a secondment arrangement between the FRNSW…
By Dung Doan, Matthew Doman & Ryan Edwards There has been much discussion about how the rapidly expanding labour mobility programs in Australia and New Zealand have affected lives in the Pacific. Many have pointed to the significant economic benefits to Pacific islanders, such as being able to earn much more abroad than…
Doctors of the visiting US Navy ship Mercy have commenced the first round of medical screening of patients in Honiara after the vessel arrived last Saturday. The ship is here at the request of the Solomon Islands Government to support local health counterparts provide crucial public health services during the current…
Australia’s commitment to provide security support to the Solomon Islands during the Pacific Games has enabled broader engagement prior to the Opening Ceremony this Sunday. In the last fortnight, thousands of kilograms of cargo have been delivered by air and sea including Team Solomon Islands uniforms, blank newspaper rolls for…
Investments in Malaita under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) are progressing well. Implemented by the Solomon Islands Government with support from the World Bank, the projects are continuing to improve the safety and resilience of Malaita’s transport network. The three new Malaita bridges constructed under SIRAP are…
By Gina Maka’a The Government appears to have run out of money needed to prepare Honiara for the Pacific Games, which officially kicks off this Sunday. In September this year, the Central Tender Board awarded 23 road contracts worth SBD$20,130,451 to various companies to upgrade and maintain the roads ahead of the…
Talem Stori Episode 1 In this episode, we look into significant local stories from the past week, along with updates on the preparations for the upcoming Pacific Games in 2023 in two weeks’ time. The Pacific Games are just around the corner, and the excitement is building!
By Georgina Maka’a A top Honiara lawyer says setting up an inquiry into alleged corrupt dealings associated with the hosting of this month’s Pacific Games in Honiara would only happen if next year’s national elections bring in a new government and prime minister. Gabriel Suri was sharing his thoughts on…
