THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) says the country will not be able to absorb any additional borrowing from China should it decide to switch. CBSI produced the report at the request of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare as part of the review of the country’s diplomatic relations with Taiwan. But the report, titled “Assessment…
The Development Services Exchange (DSE) reiterates the call by the Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Peter Kenilorea Junior for the Prime Minister to stick by his word in ensuring the Bipartisan task force report be given time for deliberation and feedback. In a statement last night DSE said the way they are seeing decisions taken by…
THE Western Provincial (WP) Government is assessing the possibility of relocating the Gizo Correctional Service and its residences to an alternative site. The provincial Premier David Gina said this came after the area was struck by a devastating landslide that claimed one life, last week. In an interview Premier Gina said the possibility of relocating…
Solomon Islands do not need a diplomatic switch, all it needs is a switch in leadership attitude says Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani told the Solomon Star Auki over the weekend in an exclusive interview stating Malaita province’s position on the proposed switch of bilateral relationship from traditional partner Taiwan to a new…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to all citizens of Solomon Islands to remain calm and respect law and order as the country awaits a decision by the Government on the future of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (Taiwan). “As the country awaits a…
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) enthrones Rt Reverend Leonard Dawea as the 7th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in a ceremony in Honiara on Sunday. The Enthronement ceremony was officiated by the senior Bishop Rt Reverend Nathan Tome and all the diocesan bishops of ACOM at the Saint Barnabas Provincial Cathedral. Delivering…
China’s sponsorship on standby By IAN M.KAUKUI Beijing is ready to provide full scholarship for local students studying in Taiwan if Solomon Islands switch ties to China. Chairman of the Bartisan Task Force Moffat Fugui uttered the statement during a talk-back show via the national broadcaster organised by the Task Force yesterday. The talk-back show…
Foreign couple call for justice, truthfulness SOLOMON LOFANAIn Auki A foreign couple who operates Hilltop Training Institute in Auki, Malaita province has called for justice and Truthfulness from Fair west shipping company – owned by Member of Parliament (MP) for Marovo Constituency. This comes after their properties went missing on-board MV Fair Lady during its…
The Fire and Rescue Services of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Honiara say that there are two possible causes of the fire that gutted the Motor Corporation building in East Honiara on the evening of 7 September 2019. Supervising Director Fire and Rescue Services Department, Inspector Fredy Pelebo says, “Based on the…
CHINA DECISION LOOMS By ANDREW FANASIA THE Government will decide whether to switch or not before Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare leaves the country at the end of the week to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The bi-partisan task force assigned to review current relationships with Taiwan on Friday presented its report to members…