FORMER Australian Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is accusing the Australian Government of creating a political vacuum in the Pacific region by neglecting their needs and concerns. Mr. Rudd whose term as Prime Minister ended at the end of 2013 was commenting on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on police cooperation China had signed with…
THE Parliamentary House Committee (PHC) has rejected the Police Commissioner’s request for local and foreign-armed police to guard the premises of the Parliament. Chairman of the Parliamentary House Committee Rick Houenipwela said the Police Commissioner’s request was ill-informed, ill-advised and based on poor intelligence. Mr Houenipwela said last week the Commissioner of Police wrote to…
OFC: New Zealand have won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers after a Bill Tuiloma brace and goals from Joe Bell, Chris Wood and Matt Garbett secured a 5-0 win over Solomon Islands at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The result means New Zealand now advance to the next stage of…
Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government has earmarked a group of advisors to compile what they call “the Malaita People log of claims” to be submitted to the national government. This was stated by Malaita Province Premier Daniel Suidani in his opening speech of the 2022/2023 budget meeting which is currently underway in Auki.…
An investigation is underway to find out who is responsible for leaking the ‘China Security Treaty’ document. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed this in Parliament yesterday. “An investigation is ongoing to find out who is responsible,” Mr. Sogavare said. He described the incident as a ‘serious matter.’ “Matters are classified and there are confidential matters,…
On Tuesday this week, the Health Ministry excitingly and with great appreciation received seven (7) brand new Toyota land cruiser ambulances with all necessary medical equipment including oxygen concentrators, provided by the Government of Japan. The delivery of the ambulances is part of a series of outcomes generated from continuous awareness and advocacy of health…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this afternoon spoke with members of the Solomon Islands National men’s soccer team via zoom from Honiara to convey his best wishes and support ahead of the World Cup qualifying game against New Zealand in Qatar early tomorrow morning. Sogavare and members of the Government Caucus concluded their meeting today with…