THE Chinese government says it objects to any third-party interference with its security cooperation with the Solomon Islands. The Chinese embassy in Honiara made this statement in light of recent warnings by a United States delegation about potential regional security…
A UNITED STATES delegation is expected in Honiara today. It will be led by deputy Assistant to the President of the United States and National Security Council Indo-Pacific Coordinator, Kurt Campbell. The delegation was in Fiji yesterday, where they met…
A recent opinion poll undertaken in Honiara following last November’s riots found more Solomon Islanders wanted the country to be diplomatically aligned with liberal democratic countries. APMI Partners, Asia Pacific region’s leading provider of market research, social research, economic research,…
Health workers on ‘high alert mode’ COVID-19 test results this week indicates an increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases mainly detected for both domestic arrivals from the provinces and pre-departures and testing at Honiara clinics. This was highlighted…
A TOP American admiral has criticised a potential security pact between China and Solomon Islands, describing it as a “secret” arrangement worrying the US and its partners. Australia has warned that a Chinese naval base in the Pacific nation, less…
SOLOMON Finance Ltd (SFL) is set to open for business on Monday. Located on the ground floor of Anthony Saru building in central Honiara, SFL is a credit institution Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (NPF) established to issue out loans…
Work on the Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands is said to be progressing well despite the country’s war against COVID-19 community transmission. Deputy Project Manager, Fred Conning says there is no formal notification yet calling for an extension…
The much-anticipated 2021 examination Results for Year 9,11&12 will be ready by today, the Ministry of Education says. Permanent Secretary Dr Franco Rodie said Minister Lanelle Tanagada will sign the release of the results today and these will be made…
AS she settles into her new apartment in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Dr Tammy Tabe reflects on her life’s journeys. The young Solomon Islander woman recently moved to Honolulu to take up an appointment as a fellow at the East-West Center (EWC).…
MALAITA Province non-executive members claimed the $160,000 and 16 shell money compensation they are demanding from the province is not final and is subject to negotiation. This came after the Malaita public accused members of the non-executive on social media…