Politics Archive March 2023
Chinese Company Contracted to Build Port Facilities
The Solomon Islands has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to a Chinese state company to upgrade an international port in Honiara in a project funded by the Asian Development Bank, an official of the island nation said on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Visits Games Facilities
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP has led a delegation of government ministers to visit the Pacific Games facilities yesterday.
High Level U.S Delegation in Honiara
An Interagency delegation from the White House – United States of America led by Mr. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific National Security Council and his eight member delegates have arrived in Honiara yesterday.
Japan's Foreign Minister Highlights Security in First Visit to Solomon Islands
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi discussed global security and China's presence in the Pacific with the leader of the Solomon Islands on Sunday, in what was the first visit by a Japanese foreign minister to the island state.
Prime Minister Sogavare Thanks Government and People of Japan for New Airport Terminal
The government has taken delivery of the new international terminal thanks to the government and people of Japan.
Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) Highlights Women in Infrastructure
The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) says it will be marking International Women’s Day with a radio panel talkback show.
Australian Award Alumni Encourages Young Girls to Get Into IT
“As technology improves we must ensure that it is inclusive and accessible for all women too,” says Australia Awards alumna and University of Sydney Computer Science and Information Technology (USYD) graduate Beatrice Keni.
NHA to Support HCC With Clean-Up Campaign
The PG2023 National Hosting Authority (NHA) with the support from the government will enter into a partnership agreement with Honiara City Council (HCC) to support clean-up programs within respective wards within Honiara City from now till the games.
Safe and Green Games Blessed During Sunday Service
The safe and green games were officially launched on Friday with Government departments, State-owned enterprises, and the private sector coming out in full force.
PNG Will Request Acquittal of K10m Funding for Pacific Games
Papua New Guinea’s Sports Minister Hon. Don Polye says that he will soon formally request the acquittal of K10 Million from the Solomon Islands government.
Investigate SBD$7M Contract: Opposition Leader
The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Police Commissioner to investigate a $7m renovation project of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) headquarters.