Politics Archive July 2021
13 articles
Exemptions on International Shipments Should be Banned
Leader of the Opposition Hon. Mathew Wale is calling on the government to put a stop to exemptions for international cargo boats.
Ministry of Public Service Clarifies AG Appointment Delay
Claims in the Island Sun Newspaper on July 29 assuming the Government is politically delaying the appointment of the new Auditor General (AG) is misleading.
Sogavare Cautions Journalists of “Yellow Journalism”
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has warned the media that the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2) Regulations 2021 has provisions relating to Yellow Journalism.
Opposition Leader Confirms Receiving Copy of Petition by Honiara-based Malaitans
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale, has confirmed he received a copy of a petition addressed to the Hon. Prime Minister, by Honiara-based Malaitans, containing 8,210 signatures.
Wale Cautions Police on Handling of Premier Suidani’s Case
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale forewarns the Commissioner of Police to thread carefully when dealing with any complaints that might be reported against the Premier of Malaita Province, Mr. Daniel Suidani as suggested in recent media publications.
Solomon Islands Backs China in Silencing Dissidents
Solomon Islands has backed China yet again, rejecting statements made by the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Beijing’s handling of protests in Hong Kong and its treatment of the ethnic Uighur population in Xinjiang province.
Solomon Islands and Japan Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation
Solomon Islands and Japan have reaffirmed their bilateral cooperation during a virtual meeting between Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his Japanese counterpart Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide early this month.
Solomon Islands Designate High Commissioner to New Zealand Commissioned
His Excellency Mr Eliam Tangirongo has been commissioned to take up his new role in New Zealand.
Wale Questions Delay in Appointment of Auditor General
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale questions the long delay in government filling up the position of Auditor General which was vacant since March this year, and calls for immediate action.
Accident Claimed Lives
Five people were confirmed fatalities of a roadside accident on Independence Day.
Parliamentary Committee Inspects Provincial Quarantine Sites
The Health and Medical Services Committee has embarked on a 10 day visit to COVID - 19 quarantine sites in the Western and Choiseul Provinces.
Sogavare Vows to Increase PCDF
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced in Tulagi this week that the National Government under his leadership will increase the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) as part of the Government’s Redirection Policy.
Sogavare Reiterates Commitment to "Öne China Policy"
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reiterated the Government’s respect and commitment to the One China Policy when he attended the opening of a Photo Exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Chinese Embassy in Honiara.
