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The Member of Parliament for West Are’Are and chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee, John Maneniaru, has called on the Prime Minister and the GNUT Government to urgently introduce reforms to make political grass-hopping illegal. “If Government is truly committed to strengthening political stability in our country, then they…
Kate Halukeni Ahukela (KHA) Enterprise is a Solomon Islander woman-owned and operated local chip manufacturer in Honiara, who’s success stems from its commitment to sourcing locally grown root crops. The business, established in 2017, quickly became a leading supplier of high-quality chips to large retailers in Honiara. Their taro is…
CGTN – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Peter Shanel Agovaka, calling for working together to uphold multilateralism. Agovaka is in Xiamen to attend the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Over the past five years…
by Ronald Toito’ona Premier Michael Salini of Solomon Islands’ Central Islands Province has broken his silence following a dramatic shift in political support within his government – where the resignations of two key ministers from his executive has paved the way for a motion of no-confidence. Speaking to In-depth Solomons late Monday,…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has passed the Special Economic Zones Bill 2024 on Monday 26th May 2025, through the Committee of the Whole House without amendments. During the proceedings, the Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Jamie Lency Vokia, submitted a list of corrections under Standing…
In a strong and united stand, the traditional chiefs and landowners of Bellona Island have formally declared their opposition to all forms of mining activity on the island. The declaration was signed at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Sunday, 25th May 2025, marking a historic moment of resistance…
In the growing trading relationship between Solomon Islands and the UK, there is now a first all-female-led business collaboration to grow out of the UK-Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement, which is leading the way for cocoa farmers in the Pacific and championing their resilience and skills. That transpired through UK ethical…
With most of Solomon Islands’ population living in rural areas, I know how important it is forcommunities to have quality infrastructure that improves livelihoods. Solomon Islands – AustraliaCommunity Partnerships touch the lives of people in every province in Solomon Islands. That is whyAustralia has increased our community program fivefold since…
by Pita Ligaiula of PACNEWS in Taipei Taiwan’s deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu has warned that China’s growing influence in the Pacific is undermining democratic values and distorting regional relationships. Speaking to PACNEWS during a working lunch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei, Wu said Taiwan wants to be…
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses its full support for the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) and its President, Lagi Keresoma, who is facing a criminal libel charge under Section 117A of Samoa’s Crimes Act 2013. Ms Keresoma is a well-respected senior journalist in Samoa and known across the…
