Politics Archive February 2020
15 articles
Red Carpet Welcome for PNG Prime Minister in Honiara
PNG Prime Minister, James Marape, was treated to a red-carpet welcome in Honiara on arrival today afternoon. Marape is in Solomon Islands on an official state visit.
Ministry of Finance Explains USD$100 Billion Loan Proposal
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury today issued a statement rejecting media reports in relation to the US$100 billion financing introduced by the promoter of the financing proposal Mr. Terry Wong.
Police Arrest 20 YO Over Death of Infant
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Henderson Police Station have arrested a 20 year-old girl on 25 February 2020 following the discovery of the dead body of an infant baby buried in the Henderson Plantation area.
Police Advancing the Role of Women in Policing
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has been a male dominated organisation since it was established in 1954, but efforts are now in place to change this around with the endorsement of the Gender Strategy 2019 – 2021.
USD$100 Billion "Loan" Offer from Chinese Businessman
A Chinese businessman has floated a USD$100 billion loan offer to the tiny Pacific island nation of Solomon Islands, a report said.
India to Build Centre of Excellence in IT at SINU
The Indian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands H.E Vijai Kumar and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Jeremiah Manele signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday 17, February 2020 to establish a centre of excellence for Information and communications technology (ICT) at SINU.
SICCI, RSIPF Hosts First Executive Group Meeting for 2020
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) remain committed to build on the mutual relationship established under the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2018.
Petition Against MP Sofu Dismissed
The Chief Justice of Solomon Islands Sir Albert Palmer has dismissed the petition case lodged against East Kwaio MP Stanley Festus Sofu.
TSI Calls for Reform of Electoral System
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) calls for urgent reform to the electoral system to reduce the influence of political financing/monetization of National General Election giving both men and women who do not have access to funding a fair go.
Police Recapture Prisoners
The Police Response Team (PRT) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has recaptured prison escapees Frank Firimolea and Dilo Faiga at the main entry junction road to Burns Creek market between 11 and 11:45am on 15 February 2020.
First Time MP Vokia Lose Seat in Petition
Jamie Vokia, a first-time MP and also a member of the ruling government, has lost his Northeast Guadalcanal seat in Parliament following a successful petition lodged by the former MP Dr Derek Sikua.
Japanese Envoy Reaffirms Commitment in Infrastructure Support to Solomon Islands
Japan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands H.E Shigeru Toyama has reaffirmed Japan’s support in infrastructure development when he met Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday.
Central Honiara MP Lose Seat in Petition
Central Honiara MP John Moffat Fugui has lost his seat after the petition lodged against him was successful.
Cross Border Registration and Vote Buying Still an Issue: ANU
The recent National General Elections was relatively peaceful, with most independent observers stating it was free and fair.
Malaysian Killed in Flash Flooding
A Malaysian man is dead after a flooded river burst following torrential rains linked to a low depression south of the Solomon Islands.
