BY NED GAGAHE
A fast craft generously donated by Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China (PRC), will be officially handed over to Isabel Province at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Honiara.
The handover ceremony will take place at the Yacht Club Jetty at 10:00am.
The event is expected to be attended by caretaker Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, who will deliver the keynote address, and the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Cai Weiming.
The donation marks another milestone in the growing partnership between the People’s Republic of China and Solomon Islands, particularly through the sister-province relationship between Shandong and Isabel Province.
According to organisers, the initiative reflects the spirit of friendship, cooperation and practical development support between the two provinces, with the aim to improve inter-island transport and service delivery for communities in Isabel Province.
The Isabel Provincial Government said the fast craft will significantly enhance connectivity and support the delivery of essential services to remote communities.
The ceremony will also bring together government officials, diplomatic representatives and invited guests to witness the formal transfer of the vessel.
Officials described the donation as a tangible outcome of strengthened bilateral relations and ongoing provincial-level cooperation between Solomon Islands and China.
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