Politics Archive October 2010
11 articles
MP Lashes Out at Fijian Leader
Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga Mathew Wale has lashed out at Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, describing him as someone "who wants countries of the MSG to bow down to his demands."
We Will Pursue Federalism: PM
Prime Minister Danny Philip says his government is determined to see the country adopt a Federal Constitution.
PMO Disappointed with TSI
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is disappointed with Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) for not qualifying the publication of the Parliamentary Entitlement Regulations (PER).
PM Attends Taiwan's 99th Anniversary
Prime Minister Danny Philip was among more than 200 foreign dignitaries who on Sunday attended the Republic of China 99th anniversary celebrations in Taipei.
Government Seeks to Boost Fisheries Sector
The Government Policy Statement has acknowledged the fact that the country is receiving very little in return for the extraction of its fish stock.
Government Launches Policy Document
The National Coalition for Reform and Advancement Government has finally launched its policy statement.
Provincial Elections Confirmed for Six Provinces
People in six provinces will go to the polls on December 6 to choose their Provincial assembly members.
Solomon's Ready to Forgive and Forget
Solomon Islands will introduce laws to pardon serious crimes - including murder - committed during the years of ethnic unrest that sparked a major Australian-led peacekeeping mission.
Australia's Pacific Secretary Visits Solomon Islands
Australia's new Parliamentary Secretary for the Pacific, Richard Marles, will visit the Solomon Islands soon, in a familiarization trip of the region.
Opposition Cautions Government on RAMSI Exit
A leading Solomon Islands opposition politician, Mathew Wale, says winding up the Regional Assistance Mission within six years is possible, but it would be pushing the limit.
Call for Removal of Police Commissioner Unjustified
The President of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force's Senior and Subordinate Officers' Association (SPOA), Inspector Jack Balaga stated that the allegations and call for the removal of Police Commissioner Peter Marshall by the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU) are despicable and unfounded.
