by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Pacific Islands, known for their pristine natural beauty and unique ecosystems, are increasingly turning towards sustainable development to preserve their environment and combat the impacts of climate change. One promising avenue for achieving this goal is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), including EV trucks and vans. In this…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Australia has made a commitment to provide support for road infrastructure in the Malaita province of the Solomon Islands. The Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton, along with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the South Road Rehabilitation Project. The…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Tom Gillespie, a renowned international marketing guru based in Cambodia, made headlines today as he attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Zo Motors Cambodia in Pursat province. The ceremony, graced by the presence of the Governor of Pusar and the Cambodian Mines and Energy Minister Keo Ratanak, marked a significant step…
The head of the independent faction in the Solomon Islands has raised doubts about whether the country remains truly independent. According to a report by SIBC, Peter Kenilorea Jr responded to a government statement that accused him of breaching the one-China policy and undermining the Solomon Islands government’s ties with Beijing. This accusation came after…
Peter Kenilorea being interviewed yesterday in Taipei by Jake Sanders, Editor In the dynamic arena of international diplomacy, Solomon Islands politician Peter Kenilorea has emerged as a key figure advocating for a delicate balancing act in the country’s foreign relations. With a background deeply rooted in the political history of the Solomon Islands, Kenilorea’s recent…
Air New Zealand, the national airline of New Zealand, has recommended that passengers with travel plans to and from Nouméa postpone them until mid-December due to the ongoing uncertainties in New Caledonia. In a statement released on Monday, Air New Zealand announced the extension of its suspension of the Auckland-Nouméa service, citing concerns for passenger…
MNPDC Minister Hon. Rexon Ramofafia and H.E. Hon. Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pose for photo after their bilateral meeting. The Solomon Islands Government is making significant strides in strengthening its global ties, forging relations with key international players, with Saudi Arabia being the latest to…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manale met with President Xi Jian Ping at the weekend and they held very productive talks. The Prime Minister and his delegation are continuing the China trip with a visit to Qingdao, Shandong. During the meeting in Beijing, President Xi emphasized that China views the Solomon Islands as a valued…
Bishop Ryan Jimenez, the incoming Archbishop of Agana for the Guam’s Archdiocese, is preparing to assume leadership amidst ongoing sexual abuse allegations involving clergy members. Jimenez, aged 52 and with nearly two decades of experience in Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, was appointed by the Vatican to succeed former Archbishop Michael Jude Byrnes, who…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The autonomous region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea has achieved a significant milestone by making its inaugural export of balsa wood. The balsa wood is being sent to the Australian company known as 3A Composite. The balsa trees are cultivated by Rarung Integrated Farming, which commenced planting them in…