Politics Archive December 2010
17 articlesIsabel Names New Premier
Isabel Province has a new Premier.
New Era of MSG Solidarity: PM Philip
Prime Minister Danny Philip says he is confident that "Melanesian countries have now entered a new era of MSG solidarity."
Government Told to Respect Separation of Powers
The Public Solicitor has hit back at the government's ultimatum over the Cavanaugh-Lusibaea issue saying the government should allow the criminal justice system to take its natural course without interference.
Fiji Handed MSG Chairmanship
Vanuatu has handed over the Chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group to Fiji.
Solomon Government Seeks Explanation
The Solomon Islands government is seeking a formal explanation from the Public Solicitor's Office for the sudden departure of Lusibaea's lawyer from Honiara last week.
Hon. Lusibaea Refused Bail
The Solomon Islands Member of Parliament, Hon. Jimmy Lusibaea was refused bail yesterday following his court application.
Solicitors Office Replaces Lusibaea's Lawyer
Another lawyer from the Public Solicitor's Office will be appearing for jailed former Fisheries Minister Jimmy Lusibaea at his bail application hearing today morning.
Another MP Arrested and Charged
Yet another Member of Parliament (MP) has been arrested and charged.
Vanuatu PM Pulls Out of MSG Talks
Vanuatu's Prime Minister, Sato Kilman, has pulled out of next week's planned meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in Solomon Islands.
Bodo Takes Up New Appointment after Reconciliation
The sacked Solomon Islands forestry minister Bodo Detke looks set to take on a new ministerial position following a reconciliation ceremony with the Prime Minister yesterday.
Provincial Election Results Today
Results of the Provincial elections held yesterday are expected to trickle in as polling stations start counting this morning.
Lusibaea Appeals Case
Fisheries Minister and MP for North Malaita, Jimmy Lusibaea, has lodged an appeal challenging his sentence.
NCRA Solid and Stable: Lilo
As speculations rise on the future of the Danny Philip led National Coalition for Rural Advancement (NCRA) government, a senior member of the NCRA government says "the government is still solid and stable as ever."
PMO Distances Itself from Logging Confrontations
The Office of the Prime Minister today distanced itself from the confrontation between former Forestry Minister Bodo Detke and some logging interests in the country.
Bainimarama Will Not Attend MSG Reconciliation
Fiji's leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama is standing by his word that he will not attend the Melanesian Spearhead Group MSG reconciliation ceremony scheduled for this month in Honiara.
Advisor to Lusibaea Speaks Out
Chairman of Mr Lusibaea's Voluntary Advisory Committee Exly Taloiburi says the sentencing handed down this morning was very unfortunate.
Government Commits to Support Fisheries Minister
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to support Jimmy Lusibaea's legal team who will be seeking to appeal the High Court's two year nine month sentence handed down yesterday by Justice David Cameron.
