Politics Archive July 2011
9 articlesTe'e Must Gain Acceptance: Guadalcanal Province
Former IFM Commander, Andrew Te'e, must work hard to ensure his own acceptance back into the Guadalcanal Community, says the Guadalcanal Provincial Government.
Rennell Bellona Province Celebrate 11th Second Appointed Day
Rennell and Bellona Province has held three celebrations across the Province to mark its 11th Second Appointed Day today.
Sikua Questions Reform Agenda
Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua has called on the Prime Minister to re-convene Parliament soon if he is serious about reforming the country's economy.
Geneva Mission Crucial for Solomon Islands: Ma'ahanua
Solomon Islands Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the European Union in Brussels, H.E Joseph Ma'ahanua says the establishment of a Mission in Geneva, Switzerland, is crucial to help government address the UN Millennium Development Goals (MGDs).
Minister Stephen Smith Visits Solomons
Minister Smith has left Australia for a visit to the Solomon Islands beginning Wednesday 13 July.
Opposition Refutes Claim of Movement
The Solomon Islands Office of the Parliamentary Opposition has refuted claims that three of their members are likely to join the NCRA government, describing the news as "totally fabricated and unsubstantiated".
PM Committed to Reserved Seats for Women
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs is looking to consult more widely with women's groups in the push to establish seats reserved for women in parliament.
Teachers threaten to go on Strike
The Solomon Islands National Teachers' Association, SINTA, has confirmed that there is a possible nationwide strike by teachers if Government fails to respond to its demands by the 18th of this month.
Sir Baddley Urges Government to Set Up COI
Statesman and Solomon Islands first Governor General, Sir Baddley Devesi, has urged the government to set up a Commission of Inquiry into police operations to arrest prison escapee, Stanley Gitoa, on North Guadalcanal.
