Politics Archive June 2009
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Sogavare Cautions Government on Tightening Immigration Laws
The Opposition Leader, Manasseh Sogavare, has cautioned Government over a recommendation in the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Honiara 2006 Civil Unrest, suggesting the tightening of the country's immigration laws.
Man dies from Stab Wounds after Argument over Bride Price
Police have arrested a man in his 30's after he stabbed his brother to death during an argument yesterday evening at their home village at Tamagulu, East Tasiboko, North East Guadalcanal.
Frank Kabui is New Governor General
Solomon Islands has a new Governor General designate.
Parliament to Vote for New Governor General Today
A new Governor General will be voted in today at Parliament, the sixth since independence in 1978.
Prime Minister Denies Helping Wanted Man
Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua, categorically denies having advised escapees, Stanley Gitoa and William Manedetea to stay away from law enforcement authorities.
Former MP for East Kwaio Dies
A former member of Parliament for West Kwaio in Malaita Province George Luialamo passed away at the weekend.
Moti's Legal Team Say Charges are a Conspiracy
Media reports from Australia say that the legal team for the former Solomon Islands Attorney General, Julian Moti, have issued subpoenas to several agencies, asking that they reveal documents relating to his prosecution and alleged conspiracy.
"Big Fish" Must Face Courts and Not TRC: Jimmy Rasta
Ex-commander of the former Malaita Eagles Force, Jimmy Rasta Lusibaea, says he wants those behind the 1999-2003 ethnic unrest to face the courts instead of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
