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by Ronald F. Toito’ona Rennell & Bellona Province is moving towards formalising a new sister relationship with Hainan Province in China. Renbel’s recently elected premier Derek Pongi confirmed this to In-depth Solomons after having talks with China’s ambassador to Solomon Islands Chi Weiming. “As a province, we have adopted the…
by Charley Piringi A flurry of diplomatic visits from China, Australia and other countries to Solomon Islands has followed the election of a new government last month, as the nations vie for influence with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. While the foreign powers pursue the coveted title of number one security…
The newly elected Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele for the first time has met with Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. John Rosso, in Honiara last Friday. PNG’s Deputy Prime Minister Rosso, flew in from Papua New Guinea for a brief visit to convey congratulatory wishes on behalf of…
Australia has announced its ongoing commitment to supporting the Solomon Islands Government by providing AUD 4 million (approximately SBD 21.6 million) in funding to bolster its 2024 Budget this week. The funding, delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, aims to support the Solomon Islands Government in…
By Georgina Maka’a Body of a Air Niugini pilot who died in Honiara after being hit by a car last Sunday along the Kukum Highway will leave the country this weekend. Francis Emosi Fred Puni, 48, of Cook Islands and Samoan descent, lost his life after he was hit by…
A cohort of 118 workers are undergoing a two-day pre departure training this week conducted by the LMU before deploying to work in Australia. Special presentations were made by Australian Deputy High Commissioner Sally-Anne Vincent and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) officials. The briefings ensure workers are fully…
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…
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…
Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda will visit Solomon Islands from November 19 – 21 November to attend the Pacific Games. Sir David will be supporting the largest ever Australian team at a Pacific Games, celebrating the shared love of sport that unites the Pacific family and our…
