SUPPORTERS of the People’s Alliance Party in Honiara and Makira say closing of diplomatic ties with the Republic of China on Taiwan by the Government of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is a sad affair for Solomon Islands. PAP does not have a member in the National Parliament as its candidates who had won seats in…
THE Western provincial government (WPG) has welcomed the government’s decision to switch allegiance to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), describing the latest diplomatic change as historic. In a statement issued through the Western Provincial Government communication unit in Gizo on Tuesday afternoon, Western Premier David Gina said the switch is a way forward in terms…
MALAITANS who took part in a peaceful protest against government’s decision to switch diplomatic tie from Taiwan to China yesterday say their cries have fallen on deaf ears. The protest came after 27 government members voted in a resolution to switch ties from traditional partner Taiwan to China. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an…
OPPOSITION leader Mathew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister’s decision to allow the government to hastily decide switching ties from Taiwan to China. Government Caucus and Cabinet decided on Monday night to make the switch. “The hasty manner in which the Government made the decision is both undemocratic and highly questionable,” Wale said. “Taiwan has…
The Solomon Islands Government on Tuesday expresses profound gratitude to the government and good people of Taiwan for the deep and friendly relations and cooperation over the last thirty six years. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade made the statement yesterday as the Solomon Islands Government downgraded its relations with Taipei following Monday’s cabinet…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare may unlikely attend the 74th United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) in New York due to the current diplomatic and political situation. He was due to travel with 11-man delegation this weekend. But Government insiders told the Solomon Star last night Sogavare may send his Foreign Affairs minister Jeremiah Manele instead. “Yes…
OPPOSITION spokesman for Foreign Affairs Peter Kenilorea says the Government’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China is regrettable. “It is regrettable that caucus and cabinet have already decided to establish relations with China, ignoring the ongoing process that was embarked upon by Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee,” Kenilorea, who is also the chairman…
POLICE have assured Honiara residents and the rest of the country that its ‘business as usual’ in the capital and no one or any group has been given any permission to stage a march or protest in the city. “It is unlawful for anyone or group who tries to stage a march or demonstration in…
FORMER Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga who was found guilty after a trial for abuse of office has luckily escaped jail, Tuesday. This was after Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika suspended the nine months jail term he imposed yesterday for 18 months. This means that Panga will serve his sentence outside of jail and must not re-offend…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been rebuked for his decision to prevent his Minister of Foreign Affairs from meeting Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister upon arrival in the country on Monday as well as his departure on Tuesday. Opposition leader Matthew Wale said he received reports that Sogavare ordered his Foreign Affairs minister not to…