By Richard Sanders, Associate Editor What is the background of the Work in Taiwan and Main Focus ? ”The Dalai Lama Religious Foundation in Taiwan was established in 1998, following the Dalai Lama’s first visit to Taiwan in 1997, facilitated by President Lee Teng-hui. Registered as the Dalai Lama Tibet Religious Foundation, it serves as…
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters Richard Sanders On Sunday, New Zealand’s foreign minister expressed “significant concern” regarding the Cook Islands’ imminent cooperation agreement with China. Prime Minister Mark Brown is scheduled to visit Beijing next week, where he is expected to sign a “joint action plan” aimed at establishing a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with…
Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands has expressed concerns that New Zealand is requesting excessive oversight regarding their upcoming agreement with China, which is set to be finalized in Beijing next week. In a recent statement, Brown emphasized that the relationship between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is reciprocal. He pointed out…
NZ FM Winston Peters Tusi Tala NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters has responded to remarks by Kiribati’s education minister, who claimed that President Taneti Maamau had a prior commitment that led to him missing a meeting with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister. Peters announced that the New Zealand government is reassessing its development aid program,…
Governor General, His Excellency Rev. David Tipa Kapu with Japan’s new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi. Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Japan’s new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi, formally presented his Letter of Credentials to the Governor General, His Excellency Rev. David Tipa Kapu, during a ceremony held today. Ambassador…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer, Honiara Jan 2, 2025 In an increasingly multipolar world, small island nations like the Solomon Islands find themselves at a crossroads in the realm of international relations. The country’s government is currently honing its ability to play a complex geostrategic game, skillfully balancing relationships with both China and Western nations….
Palau Government HQ by Tusi Tala Taiwan”s Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to Palau has sparked significant controversy as local residents expressed their discontent through protests, highlighting deep-seated frustrations with Taiwan’s dollar diplomacy and the increasing militarization of the region. Upon his arrival, Lai was officially welcomed by the Palauan government, which has historically maintained strong…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer President William Lai arrived in the Marshall Islands today, following his visit to Hawaii as part of his Pacific tour. The Marshall Islands is one of the last 12 nations to officially recognize Taiwan. Upon his arrival in the capital, Majuro, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine warmly welcomed Lai, who…
Staff Writers The Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele MP was among leaders of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) who witnessed the inauguration of the new President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto yesterday morning, 20th October 2024. The inauguration brought together leaders from around the world. For the MSG, the leaders present included…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has stated that the responsibility for investigating the findings of an audit regarding the government’s Covid-19 economic stimulus package lies with the police and anti-corruption agencies in the country. The Auditor General’s report on the policy, which amounts to over US$36 million (SBD$309 million),…