Politics Archive September 2020
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Wale Welcomes Students’ Home: “Let’s Continue Praying for the Country”
Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale joins all concerned citizens and parents in welcoming home our Philippine based students.
Sogavare Explains Stimulus Roll Out
The government cannot support everyone in the economic stimulus package.
Students in Philippines Arrive Today
The first group of students will arrive on the first repatriation flight from the Philippines today 5:00 pm local time.
Another Four Student in Philippines Test Positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed that another four student studying in the Philippines have tested positive for COVID-19.
Solomon Islands Calls on Countries to Continue to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
“Solomon Islands will continue to reduce its carbon footprint”, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
Tackling Misinformation a Real Challenge: Maka’a
Tackling misinformation online is a real challenge, a Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) executive says.
Funding Assistance to Bring Students in Philippines Home Transparent: Government
In the true tenets of good governance, transparency and accountability, government says it has detailed funding assistance from local companies who responded positively to assist governement in bringing the students in Philippines home.
RSIPF Arrests and Charges Hon. Dettke for Careless Driving
The National Traffic Department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today (24 September 2020) charged the Member of Parliament for North-West Guadalcanal Hon. Bodo Dettke for careless driving following a traffic incident he was involved in at the Honiara Central Market area on 8 August 2020.
Maneka Joins Government
Member of Parliament for North Guadalcanal Constituency, Hon. Samson Maneka has switched allegiance to the ruling Government.
US Embassy in PNG Awaits Result of Investigations into Bomb Explosion
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, is awaiting the outcome of the report into the explosion that killed two bomb specialists in Tasahe, West Honiara.
Governor General Sets Date for By-Election
Voters from North East Guadalcanal and Central Honiara Constituencies will go to the polls on the 18th of November to elect their members of parliament.
We Are Ready for our Students’ Arrival From Philippines: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said ‘we are prepared’ for the arrival of our students from Philippines.
Huawei In Talks with Government to Build 200 Telecommunication Towers
Chinese tech giant Huawei is in advanced talks with the government to build 200 telecommunication towers around the country.
Sogavare Praises China: Critical of Those Who Oppose
“The switch to establish diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has placed Solomon Islands at the right-side of history, as a member of the United Nations,” Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said at the opening of the Chinese Embassy in Honiara today.
Two More Students in Philippines Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more students in the Philippines have tested positive for COVID-19.
Government to Students in Philippines: "Break the Rules, Miss the Flight"
The government is urging Solomon Island students studying in the Phillipines to respect the rules while awaiting repatriation flights.
43 Solomon Islanders Data ‘Harvested,’ Linked to Chinese Tech Firm
A special report from New Zealand’s 1 NEWS has revealed that people across the Pacific Islands, including some who do not even have a presence on the internet, are among those whose personal information has been targeted and linked to China's military and intelligence networks.
COVID-19, the Stimulus and Growing Debt Levels
As we write 12 Solomon Islanders have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Philippines.
104 New Arrivals in Quarantine
A total of 104 passengers who arrived Tuesday night from Brisbane have now settled down in their designated Quarantine Stations to commence 14-days of quarantine.
RSIPF Confirms Illegal Crossing from MOI to Tasman Island in PNG
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) looking after the common border with Papua New Guinea border in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) have reported one male adult from Lord Howe travelled to Tasman Island in the PNG side of the common border illegally on 8 September 2020.
6 More Positive COVID-19 Cases for Students in Philippines
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed that 6 more students studying in the Philippines have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of positive cases to 12.
Dead Body of Man Found Roadside in North Guadalcanal Identified
Relatives of the man whose dead body was discovered in the middle of the road in the Foxwood area on North Guadalcanal on the night of 13 September 2020 have come forward to identify him following a call from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force early this week.
Opposition Leader Slams PM and DCGA Over Philippines Student’s Ordeal
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale blasts the Prime Minister and the government for the predicament that has befallen our Philippines students.
PM Warns Public, Foreigners to Respect Quarantine Protocols
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has warned the public and foreigners to respect the country’s quarantine protocols.
Wale Urges Sogavare to Establish Constructive Dialogue with Suidani
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on Prime Minister Sogavare to lead a delegation of government ministers, which should include ministers who are Malaitan MPs, to enter into constructive dialogue with the Premier and government of Malaita province.
Removal of PS Direct Action Against Malaita: Premier Suidani
Malaita Premier, Daniel Suidani says he is saddened by the removal of the Provincial Secretary Mr. Frederick Fa’abasu.
Government Responds to Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) Over China Flight
The government has responded to accusations by Transparency Solomon Islands (TS) that it was not truthful with the direct China flight arrangements.
SICCI announces new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) will bring on board another young emerging woman leader to the helm of the peak body representing private sector in the country, it was announced on September 4, 2020.
Protest in Auki Against Planned Removal of Provincial Secretary
A peaceful protest is currently underway in Auki, the provincial capital of Malaita Province.
Newly Arrived Chinese Passengers Breach Quarantine Rules
Newly arrived Chinese passengers from the direct flight from China are said to be breaching quarantine rules.
Australia to Further Support Solomons Gold and Rural Cocoa Farmers
The Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis, through a partnership with C-Corp Limited has been trialling a new drying technology in Solomon Islands.
MPG, Police, M4D and Auki Chinese Community Resolve Issue
The volatile situation in Auki was resolved peacefully yesterday by the police, Malaita Provincial government (MPG), M4D and the Auki Chinese Community.
Continuous Protest Against China in Malaita
Protests against the Direct China flight has escalated in Auki, the provincial capital of Malaita Province. A memo, said to be from the Malaita for Democracy (M4D) Movement, was widely circulated yesterday with the heading ‘Auki evacuation protest notice’.
Teleconferencing Facility in Western Border is Now Operational: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged work done in setting up the teleconferencing facility at the western border.
MASI SGM Successful: Two Additional Board Members
THE Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has successfully held its Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday 30th of August 2020.
New Law For Public Health Emergency Being Looked At
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic and social problems the World over, it has also given rise to questions on how countries should respond to contain the virus - legally.
