Politics Archive August 2020
28 articles
Border Crossers Sent Back to Bougainville
Authorities from the covid-19 Joint Operation at the Western border with Papua New Guinea have released on Saturday (29 August) the two Bougainvilleans arrested and detained at Kulitanai Police Post in the Shortland Islands after meeting all covid-19-free conditions.
Dr. Tautai Calls on Government to Act
Rennell Bellona (Renbel) Parliament Representative Hon. Dr Tautai Agikimua Kaitu’u calls on the National Government to prioritize the implementation of key infrastructure projects in his constituency.
Cabinet Approves China, Philippines Repatriation Flights
Cabinet at its meeting today yesterday has approved the repatriation flights to Guangzhou in China and to Manila in the Philippines.
Deputy Police Commissioner Meets With Officers at the Western Border
The Deputy Police Commissioner Operations in the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Juanita Matanga held a musters with the front line officers at the Kulitanai Police Post in the Shortland Islands in Western Province on 25 August 2020 to thank them for their work despite the challenges faced during the COVID-19 operation.
PM Guest at Renbel Day Celebrations in Tingoa
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was the guest of honour at the Rennell/Bellona Second Appointed Day celebrations at the Provincial Capital, Tingoa, held yesterday.
RSIPF Meets With Council of Chiefs on Mono Island
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Deputy Commissioner Operations Juanita Matanga has met with the Council of Chiefs on Mono Island in the Western Province on 25 August 2020 to discuss the issue of access to islands for police operations at the western border during the COVID-19 State of Public Emergency.
Shortland Leaders Call on Landowning Groups to Support COVID-19 Frontliners
Leaders of Shortland Islands in the Western Province have encouraged landowning tribes in the area to support the frontline workers in view of the ongoing covid-19 operations at the border region.
PM in Tingoa to Attend Renbel Day Celebrations
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has arrived in Tingoa, this morning ahead of the Rennell/Bellona Second Appointed celebrations tomorrow (Wednesday 26th August 2020).
24 Year Old Man Arrested for Raping Relative
Officers at the Atori Police Station in Malaita Province have arrested a 24-year-old male suspect following the alleged rape of a 17-year-old female at Hale Village in East Kwara’ae on 25 July 2020.
Police Reach Out to Students at Burns Creek
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) visited and conducted awareness talk at Burns creek Adventist High School and primary school and Tuvaruhu School in Honiara on 21 August 2020.
Charter Flight Arrives With 24 Nationals
A total of 24 nationals have arrived at the Henderson International Airport this evening 6:00 PM local time on board a Solomon Airlines chartered flight.
Police Commissioner Mangau Makes First Visit to Western Border with PNG
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mostyn Mangau paid his first visit to the Western and Choiseul provinces this week to show the seriousness that he as the new Commissioner considers the role that RSIPF plays in keeping the western border with Papua New Guinea safe from any entry of the COVID-19 from Bougainville.
Address All Leakages in Revenue Collection: Wale
Leader of the Opposition Hon. Mathew Wale welcomed the DCGA government’s decision to set up a taskforce to plug possible leakages in the government’s revenue collection.
PRC Refutes Involvement in Port Moresby Flight
An official in the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Honiara has refuted claims the Solomon Airlines Airbus was in Port Moresby to bring the PRC’s head of mission and officials to Solomon Islands.
“Malaita, Our Home Our Pride”: Premier Suidani
“Powers given to the people must be honored and celebrated with pride”, says Malaita Premier, Daniel Suidani.
Police Raids Kwaso Producers in West Honiara
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Honiara City Central Police Station mounted a successful raid at the Karaina settlement in West Honiara confiscating 2,000 litres of kwaso valued about $10,000.00 on 13 August 2020.
Repatriation Flight Cancelled as Laboratory Staff Faces Fatigue
The repatriation flight scheduled for 16th August 2020 has been cancelled.
DPM Assures Malaita Province of Gov’t Support
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has assured the Malaita provincial government that the National Government will continue to work with them.
DPM Urge Malaitan’s to Take Pride in their Contributions to SI
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has encouraged Malaitan’s to celebrate the province’s second appointed day with remembrance and pride.
Young People Our Untapped Resource: PM
Our rapidly burgeoning youth population represents a huge untapped resource that can be transformed into effective nation builders.
Infrastructure Projects Progress Slowly Despite Pandemic: PM
Donor supported projects under the Ministry of Infrastructure & Development (MID) are gradually progressing despite the pandemic.
Itinerary for Charter Flight to China Still Under Discussion
Government is still to present a set arrangement for the historical China flight on the 29th of August 2020. Solomon Airlines has been arranged to carry out this charter flight.
Prime Minister Calls for Greater Cooperation at the Border
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called for a stronger and more effective cooperation between the National Government and provincial governments.
Sup-sup Garden Initiative Shows ‘Impressive Progress’
The Organic Backyard Gardening (sup-sup garden) activity that the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is implementing has made impressive development.
Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Recorded on Bougainville
PNG’s National Control Centre for COVID-19 confirmed 25 new positive cases of COVID-19 today, 24 from the national capital and 1 from Bougainville.
PM Recognizes Tough Journey Faced by Provincial Governments
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged that it has not been an easy journey for all provincial governments over the years.
Australia’s High Commissioner Strahan Pays Courtesy Visit on PM Sogavare
Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr. Lachlan Strahan made an official call on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday.
PM Graces Guadalcanal Day Celebrations
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has graced the Guadalcanal Province 2nd Appointed Day celebrations at Visale, North West Guadalcanal on Friday.
