Politics Archive November 2021
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Inconclusive COVID-19 Cases Return Negative
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has admitted that COVID-19 tests conducted on the visiting peacekeeping contingent has returned with some inconclusive results.
Fiji Army Depart for Honiara, Solomon Islands
The Fiji Army are on their way to Honiara, Solomon Islands, where they will join a regional peacekeeping force led by Australia.
Sogavare Says Government Will Assist Business Houses Destroyed by Riots
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today announced that the National Government will assist business houses that were destroyed during last week’s unrest in Honiara.
50 Fijian Troops Will Tavel to Solomon Islands Tommorow
50 Fijian troops will be dispatched to the Solomon Islands as part of a reinforcement platoon embedded with Australia Force elements on the ground following deadly riots there.
Parliament Resumes Today
Parliament will resume today with the main order of business being the extension of the current state of emergency which will expire soon.
PM Commends Police and Residents That Stood With Police
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and City residents that stood with police to stop the spread of violence during the recent political unrest in Honiara.
CBSI Estimates SBD$227 Million Loss Due to the Unrest
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted an initial impact assessment over the damage to the economy caused by the recent unrest and riots in Honiara since Wednesday.
Inciting Violence Online is a Crime: Police
Police says those that use online mediums to incite violence are committing a crime. Police says incitement is a crime whatever medium you use.
Wale Files Motion of No Confidence Against Sogavare
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has announced that he is today filing a notice of a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister.
Fiji Offers Support to Australia's Operations in Solomon Islands
Fiji says it stands ready to support the Government of Solomon Islands, alongside its Australian Vuvale, following the second day of uncontrollable riots in Honiara.
AFP and ADF Personnels Fully Vaccinated
The Australian High Commission office in Honiara assures the public that all personnels from the Australia Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are fully vaccinated.
Australian Defence Force Arrives
The Australian Defence Force ( ADF) has arrived in Honiara to help restore law and order.
China Confident Sogavare Will Restore Social Order
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijan says China is confident that under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s leadership, the government of Solomon Islands can restore social order and stability soon.
70 Australian Soldiers to Participate in Peacekeeping Mission in Solomon Islands
An agreement between friends saw more than 70 Australian soldiers deployed to the Solomon Islands today as violent rioting continues, leaving potential for Australia’s role to escalate beyond peacekeeping.
Australian Defence Force (ADF) Set to Arrive Later Today
“It’s a hive of activity in Townsville as troops prepare to depart to the Solomon Islands as the south pacific nation continues into civil unrest," ABC Journalist, Kate Banville, said on Twitter this morning.
PNG Looking to Deploy Defence Force to Assist Solomon Islands
Government negotiations are said to be taking place between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea to deploy Defence Force and police personnel to assist in the unrest in Honiara.
Public Servants Without Pay
As a result of the looting and riots over the past two days, public servants are today without pay.
Australian Federal Police Personnel Touch Down in Honiara
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers have touched down in Honiara, the first of a series of deployments coming in from Australia to help maintain peace and security in Honiara.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s Address on the Current Political Unrest in Honiara
Dear fellow Solomon Islanders, I am addressing you today with a very heavy heart. The past 36 hours have seen our country, especially our city, Honiara brought to its knees. I have been asked to step down and while I acknowledge that call I must also respect our democracy.
SICCI Calls on Leaders to Defuse Situation
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on behalf of the private sector and the business community is calling on the country’s leaders both in Government and the Parliamentary Opposition to come out and hold dialogue with protesters to immediately defuse the protests, looting and burning down of businesses in Honiara City.
Australia Agree to Send Troops and Police to Solomon Islands Amid Unrest
Australian Defence Force personnel and federal police will be deployed to Solomon Islands as the Pacific Island nation faces a second day of rioting.
Leader of Opposition Calling on Prime Minister to Resign
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has called on the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare to immediately resign.
Looters Moving into Point Cruz
Looters have regrouped and are now heading towards point cruz from East Honiara.
Looters Defy Lockdown Orders
Looters are defying lockdown orders, with reports of looting and attempted break-ins at the Burns creek area east of Honiara.
We Will Track Down Those Responsible: Sogavare
In a special nationwide address Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the government will track down those responsible for today’s protest and riots.
Prime Minister Declares Lockdown for Honiara
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has ordered a lockdown starting 7pm tonight until 7am Friday 26th November 2021.
Protestors Attempted to Storm Parliament
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest is turning violent, with protestors attempting to storm Parliament, and reports of thick smoke coming from the Parliament compound.
Malaita MPs Calls on Protest Leaders to Refrain from Unlawful Activities
Malaita Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Government have called on the proposed protest leaders and Premier Daniel Suidani to refrain from inciting Malaitans to engage in unlawful activities.
Wale Says Governments Response Deceptive
The Leader of Opposition has rejected Government’s recent article claiming his outburst was baseless, used as a deceptive strategy to respond to the two issues he raised for the public’s attention in his earlier statement.
Solomon Islands Wants IMO to Back Net Zero Target on International Shipping by 2050
Solomon Islands has warned participants at the International Maritime Organizations’ (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee that not supporting a resolution that seeks to achieve net zero emissions from international shipping by 2050 would hurt IMO progress on decarbonization.
Wale Blasts Government Over SBD$13M Payment to Mamara Developer
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has blasted the government for the payment last week of SBD$13 million for Mamara houses.
Man Arrested for Incestuous Relationship with Two Daughters
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Lata Police Station have arrested a 42 year-old man for having sexual intercourse with his two biological daughters in Temotu Province.
Minister Calls for Support from Donor Partners and Stakeholders to Implement Strategy
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Senley Levi Filualea, (MAL) is calling for support from development partners and stakeholders towards the implementation of the Agriculture Sector Growth Strategy and Investment Plan (ASGIP) 2021-2030.
Entry of Covid-19 a Real Possibility
Solomon Islands remains Covid-free for the last six months.
West Kwaio MP Passes Away
The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio, Hon. Titus Mokofi Fika, has passed away.
PM’s Plan to Extend Parliament Deceptive: Wale
Hon. Matthew Wale has criticized the Prime Minister’s recent statement confirming Government’s intention to extend the life of Parliament, describing the move as purely deceptive.
SICCI Announce Hosts for 2021 Business Excellence Awards (BEA)
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) is pleased to announce two new hosts for this year’s Business Excellence Awards (BEA) which will take place on Saturday 20th November at the Coral Sea Resort from 6pm.
H.E Tangirongo Presents Letters of Introduction to NZ Prime Minister
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, His Excellency Eliam Tangirongo has presented his Letter of Introduction to Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Jacinda Ardern on Monday 15 November 2021.
Australia and Solomon Islands Hold 4th Bilateral Security Dialogue
Australia and Solomon Islands held their 4th Bilateral Security Dialogue yesterday, committing to deepening its security partnership including in areas such as policing, border and cyber security.
“Magnetic Woman” Investigated
The woman who claimed that the COVID-19 vaccine contains magnetic substance is now under active investigation. This was revealed by the Attorney General John Muria Jr. during the 14 November talkback show over the national broadcaster, SIBC.
Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Bougainville a Threat to Solomon Islands
The border between the Western province and Bougainville is the major flash point for COVID-19 entry into the country.
MPs Receive SBD$1.8M Each in CDF Grant
The funding assistance normally known as the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) targeted at alleviating poverty and improving livelihoods of rural Solomon Islanders has been released to the 50 constituencies this week, Monday 8th November, 2021.
Time For Us to Walk the Talk in Climate Change
It is very easy to point the finger on big emitters, and call for them to change and adopt the deep cuts in greenhouse gasses needed to curb an impending climate induced disaster.
PM Acknowledges High Commissioner Roberts for her Services to SI
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has farewelled the outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner to Solomon Islands H.E Georgina Roberts.
Police Tightlipped Over Logging Landing Craft
The mock lockdown exercise conducted in August was to test our ability to respond to an outbreak of Covid-19.
PM Bans Entry for Unvaccinated Travelers
Any traveler that is 18 years and older must be fully vaccinated before they can enter the country.
No Jab? Half Pay Starting Today
The governments ‘no jab no job’ policy takes effect today.
