Politics Archive March 2022
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Health Receives 7 Brand New Ambulances for the Provinces From Japan
On Tuesday this week, health excitingly and with great appreciation received seven (7) brand new Toyota land cruiser ambulances with all necessary medical equipment including oxygen concentrators, provided by the Government of Japan.
Veil of Secrecy Defeats Friends to All Enemy to None Policy
The government has been quick to point to its foreign policy of ‘friends to all, enemy to none’ to explain its ongoing efforts to expand and diversify partners in the national security space.
Sogavare Says Security Agreement with China Finalized
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the draft security agreement with China that was leaked to social media has been finalized.
Australia Issues Statement on Solomon Islands
Australia has issued a joint statement from the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, Minister for International Development and the Pacific.
Government Says it is Broadening its Security Cooperation With Other Countries
Solomon Islands is working to broaden its security and development cooperation with more countries. The approach taken by the country is in line with its 2020 National Security Strategy and the Country’s Foreign Policy of “Friends to all, enemies to none."
Australia and Solomon Islands working Together as a Pacific Family
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare met with High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan on 23 March 2022 to discuss the ongoing partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia.
State of Public Emergency (SOPE) Extended for 14 Days Pending Parliament Sitting
His Excellency the Governor General Sir David Vunagi proclaimed a State of Public Emergency (SOPE) exist for Solomon Islands. The declaration is made following recommendations from Cabinet.
Solomon Islands Signs Police Cooperation Agreement With China
Solomon Islands Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Hon. Anthony Veke has commended the Governments of Solomon Islands (SI) and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding on Policing Cooperation.
Opposition Leader Says Cabinet Already Agreed to Extend Parliament
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has slammed the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC) condemning them to stop ‘deceiving’ people in this country.
Sports Institute Conducts First Tetiary Talent Identification Session
As part of its preparations for the Pacific Games 2023 the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) held its first Tertiary Talent Identification Testing session, conducted by the SINIS Talent Pathways Department.
No Decision on Extension of Parliament Yet
The Solomon Islands Cabinet has not made any decision on the extension of parliament.
Police Gear Up in Preparation For Upcoming Parliament Meeting
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomon Island Assistance Force (SIAF) gear up in riot equipment for the scheduled resumption of Parliament meeting next week.
Kenilorea Raises Concerns Over Separate Police Trainings
Chairman for Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee and Opposition MP Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr said the Government should be concerned that our police has been trained by two different security partners.
Minister for Women Congratulates the Country's First Female Premier
Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Hon. Freda Rangirei Rotutafi congratulates the country’s first female provincial premier Hon. Rhoda Sikilabu of Isabel Province.
Police Display Replica Firearms Refuting Media Reports
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) would like to refute an ongoing media publication on recent consignment of alleged gun shipments into the country donated by Peoples Republic of China for RSIPF Training purposes.
Opposition Leader Congratulates Isabel’s New Premier
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has congratulated the new premier of Isabel province Hon Rhoda Sikilabu.
Opposition Leader Slams PM's Request for PNG Forces to Return for Budget Sitting
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has lashed out at the Prime Minister following claims he requested PNG police force’s return to provide security for the upcoming Budget Sitting.
Why Are Authorities Tightlipped Over Gun Shipment?
Chairman for Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee and Opposition MP Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr says he is concerned that authorities might be tightlipped over facts related to the guns shipment.
We Are An Independent Organisation: Mangau
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mr Mostyn Mangau would like to clarify that RSIPF is an independent organisation and is not taking directives from the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) as mentioned by Mr Knoxly Atu on Solomon Star newspaper published on 20 March 2022.
Economic Stimulus Package Report to be Published Soon
A report on the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) will be released soon, says the Finance Permanent Secretary, Mr. McKinnie Dentana.
More than 80 Solomon Islands Students Heading to China Today
More than 80 Solomon Islanders are leaving for China today under the PRC Education scholarship program.
Government’s Economic Policy Misguided Says Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Mathew Wale has described the government’s economic policy as “misguided and very juvenile.”
Opposition Calls on Government to be Sensitive and Acknowledge Peoples Views
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale is calling on the government to be sensible, sensitive and to acknowledge the views of the people.
Four Commissioners to the Political Parties Commission Sworn in
Four Commissioners to the Political Parties Commission were sworn-in by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House this morning.
Repatriation Flight for Nationals in Fiji Scheduled for 30th March 2022
With Solomon Islands Government approval and subject to Fiji regulatory approval, Solomon Airlines has scheduled a second repatriation flight for 2022, to operate between Nadi and Honiara on Wednesday 30 March, 2022.
Cabinet Defends Proposed Extension of Parliament
Cabinet has defended its plan to extend the current term of parliament to five years.
PM Touting Rumours of Another Riot Alarming: Opposition
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale says it is alarming that the Prime Minister is peddling rumours about a repeat of the 2021 November riots.
Police Prepare for Upcoming Sitting of Parliament
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomon Island Assistance Force (SIAF) undergo preparation for the scheduled resumption of Parliament for this year 2022.
Police Minister Launches PRC Police Liaison Team Training Program With RSIPF
Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Honourable Anthony Veke has officially launched People’s Republic of China (PRC) Police Liaison Team training program with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) this morning at the Rove Police Headquarters.
People’s Views Must be Honored and Treated With Respect: Kenilorea
Opposition Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr says people’s views must be honored and treated with respect.
Opposition Says It Will Not Support Government Plans to Extend Parliament
The Parliamentary Opposition Group will not support any move by the Government to extend the life of Parliament from 4 to 5 years.
Kenilorea Says Government Plans to Extend Parliament ‘Fundamentally Flawed’
Opposition Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr has described proposed plans by the government to extend Parliament as ‘fundamentally flawed’.
Prime Minister Sogavare Condemns Rumours of Further Unrest
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has condemned rumours circulating that there will be a possible repeat of the unlawful actions that took place last November.
Government Confident in Delivering Pacific Games 2023 Despite COVID Challenges
The Solomon Islands Government is confident to deliver the 2023 Pacific Games as scheduled regardless of the challenges generated by COVID-19 in the country.
Australia's Head of DFAT Pacific Department Visits Solomon Islands
Australia’s Head of the Pacific in Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has visited the Solomon Islands to reaffirm the two countries’ ongoing partnership.
Government Applauds Women's Role in Our Country
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) conveys heartfelt congratulations to all women and girls throughout the country on International Women’s Day this week.
A Current and Former MP Interviewed by Police for Bribery
Police have interviewed the current MP and former MP for North East Guadalcanal Constituency over bribery allegations during the 2019 national general elections.
Opposition Slams Government's Claim it Has Reversed Community Transmission
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has slammed media reports that the government has turned around the community transmission within 5 weeks as ‘misleading and outrageous.'
Solomon Islands Votes in Favor of UN Resolution Denouncing Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
Solomon Islands has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UN) resolution denouncing Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
People Illegally Charging SBD$5 Per Household For Food Relief
The Livelihood Sector Committee (LSC) of the National Disaster Operation Committee (N-DOC) today condemn in its strongest term the action of certain individuals going around collecting SBD$5 fees from households before they can receive food relief assistance currently distributed to households in Honiara’s Emergency Zone.
“There Are No Restrictions on Media Freedom,” Says Head of Government Media
The local media has been given heaps of information and facts about Covid-19 and other relevant issues to write stories from.
Authorities Need to Enforce COVID-19 Safety Measures
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale says authorities need to pull up their socks in enforcing COVID-19 measures and restrictions within the emergency zones.
Opposition Leader Says AG's Clarification Evasive
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has described the Attorney General’s clarification on the Prime Minister’s interference in the criminal proceedings instituted against the PNG doctor’s case as ‘evasive’.
