PACIFIC Island Foreign Ministers and representatives and their delegations were treated to a high-level maritime rescue operation drill at the picturesque Xiamen City Harbor on Friday 30 May. The drill was part of the activities for the third China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City last week, and it was to showcase the…
(CGTN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday 29 May met with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lorin S. Robert of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in Xiamen, with the two sides pledging to advance China-FSM comprehensive strategic partnership. Robert, is in China to attend the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Wang, also a…
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi has welcomed the new Vanuatu government’s commitment to a friendly policy toward China since assuming office in February. Wang made the salutation in his bilateral discussions with his Vanuatu counterpart Marc Ati at the margins of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China…
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hailed the enduring friendship between China and Papua New Guinea (PNG), describing it as a valuable asset forged across mountains and seas, and tested by time. Wang met with his Papua New Guinea counterpart Justin Tkatchenko in their bilaterial discussions at the margins of the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’…
Malaita Kingz FC showed no mercy as they cruised to a commanding 6-0 victory over S-League debutants Ghupo FC in Saturday’s opening match of match-week 7. With both sides entering the match on the back of wins last weekend, the clash held significant importance for the standings. The deadlock was finally broken when Alfie Aunga…
Kossa FC remained at the top of the S-League standings after edging Honiara City 4-3 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The win also denied Central Coast FC the opportunity to go top, despite their 4-2 victory over Laugu United in the day’s earlier match. Kossa didn’t take long…
Solomon Islands soccer players Rovu Boyers and Micah Lea’alafa will face each other’s clubs on Saturday in round 12 of the Football South Australia (FSA) State League One. Boyers for West Adelaide and Lea’alafa for Vipers will represent their respective clubs on Saturday evening at the Kilburn Sportsplex in North Adelaide. The match is a…
Fiu Bridge, located approximately 6 km from Malaita’s provincial capital, Auki, was reopened to traffic on Thursday night following emergency repair works. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation management has expressed regret over the incident and has committed resources to repairing the damaged sections and implementing further upgrades to enhance the structure’s integrity. In response…
CHINA will boost its support for Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to strengthen their response and resilience to climate change, which is detrimentally impacting their livelihood and very survival. This boosted support is part of the outcomes of the 3rd China-PICs Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China on Wednesday 28 May. PICs is…
A team from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in Honiara arrived in Auki on Wednesday to carry out a thorough assessment of the damaged Fiu Bridge in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province. The assessment follows an incident on Monday, when a heavily loaded dump truck carrying gravel—owned by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation…