Politics Archive March 2011
8 articlesAustralia Announces New High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd, today announced that Australia's next High Commissioner to Solomon Islands will be Mr Matthew Anderson.
Solomon Islands Backs UN Resolution on Libya
The Solomon Islands Government has today joined the International Community to support the United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1973 on the crisis in Libya.
PNG Diplomat Lashes Out at "Aid Fraud" Report
Papua New Guinea's senior diplomat in Australia took a huge swipe at the $450 million foreign aid program yesterday, declaring half is frittered away instead of delivering lasting benefits.
Abana Steps Down as Opposition Leader
The Opposition Leader, Hon. Steve Abana, has stepped down as Leader of the Opposition Group.
Taiwanese Doctor Seeks to Patent Findings in Solomon Islands
The Network of the Indigenous Peoples of Solomons, NIPS, strongly supports the position of the Solomon Islands Research and Ethical committee to refuse or quash a patent application in the United States.
Fono Looses Election Petition
Former member of parliament, Fred Fono has lost his petition case against current member of parliament for Central Kwara'ae, Jackson Fiulaua.
Government Policy Aimed at Advancing Gender Equality
The Solomon Islands Government is committed to addressing gender inequality in the country.
Sir Frank Greets New Belgian Ambassador to Solomon Islands
The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui today welcomed a new Belgian Ambassador to Solomon Islands at the Government House in Honiara.
