Politics Archive April 2022
27 articles
Can We Take Sogavare For His Words?
Do not trust all assurances that Sogavare utters because they are mere media publicity stunts.
Government Says Talks with US a Success
Solomon Islands Prime Minister the Honourable Manasseh Sogavare warmly welcomed US National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo –Pacific, Kurt Campbell to Solomon Islands following a friendly and productive meeting on 22 Friday April, 2022.
US Says a China Military Base Will Cross the Red Line
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands should seriously heed US advice not to cross the redline.
US Delegation Lands in Honiara
A US delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, and the National Security Council’s (NSC) Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell has landed in Honiara.
Japan Cabinet Secretary Says Solomon Islands-China Pact May Impact Region
China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands may affect security for the region and is a probable topic for discussions between the leaders of Japan and New Zealand, Japan's chief cabinet secretary said.
MASI Call on Police to Respect Work of Journalists
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is calling on the Police to respect journalists and members of the Press when carrying out their work in a public space.
Solomon Islands and China Signs Security Cooperation Agreement
China said it has signed the inter-governmental framework agreement on security cooperation this week with Solomon Islands.
SBD$200M Approved for Businesses Affected By Riots
The Government has approved a $200 million reconstruction and rehabilitation package over a period of two years to assist businesses affected by the November 2021 riots.
Australia Has Asked Sogavare to Consider Not Signing the Draft Security Agreement With China
Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja, has asked Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to consider not signing the Draft Security Agreement with China.
Government Clarifies Leaked Correspondence From China Embassy
The request by the Chinese Embassy in Honiara to the Solomon Islands Government to allow diplomatic Chinese security personnel to protect the Embassy during the November 2021 riots was considered and held in abeyance by the Government.
Australian Minister Arrives in Honiara For Talks
An Australian government minister arrived in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday for talks on a proposed security agreement between the Pacific islands nation and China that Australia opposes.
Another Week, Another Leak
Another government document has been leaked to social media by a group calling themselves Public Servants for Transparency.
Security Treaty is PM's Personal Deal With PRC: Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the China military treaty is a personal deal between Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and the PRC, and not about Solomon Islands and PRC.
President Joe Biden to Send Diplomat to the Solomon Islands Following Security Pact With China
US President Joe Biden is set to send Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, to the Solomon Islands.
Police Calls for Responsible Media Reporting After Article on Plot to Assassinate PM
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is encouraging the media to report with a sense of responsibility, particularly when reporting on matters that may cause fear among the general public.
Premier Sikilabu Speaks Highly of Opposition Leader's Watchdog Role
The new Isabel Premier Hon Rhoda Sikilabu has spoken highly of the important watchdog role played by the Opposition Leader.
Positive Outcome to Dialogue Between PM and Australian Envoy
Solomon Islands and Australia reaffirmed mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and agreed to work together as close friends.
13 Citizens Charged For Illegal Border Crossing
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Gizo and Noro Police Station in the Western Province have charged 13 defendants out of the 17 who cross the Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands (SI) border to Buin last month.
Top US Admiral Raises Concerns Over Potential Security Pact Between Solomon Islands and China
A top US admiral has criticized a potential security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, describing it as a “secret” scheme that worries the United States and its partners.
Total COVID-19 Case Count 11,856 and 236 Additional Cases in Past 72 Hours
‘Total COVID-19 case count for Solomon Islands is now at 11,856, 236 additional cases recorded in the past 72 hours’, this was stated by the Hon. Dr Culwick Togamana, Minister for Health and Medical Services.
We Will Never Host Any Military Base: Sogavare
In his national address of late, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare assured the citizens of this country that Solomon Islands will never be used as a military base or other military institutions by any foreign country now or in the future.
Minister Veke Stands by Comments Made on Social Media
Police Minister Anthony Veke says he stands by his social media comments in relation to a post carrying a letter by the President of the Federated State of Micronesia (FSM) to Solomon Islands Prime Minister asking the Solomon Islands Government to withdraw its security deal with China.
Broadening Security Partnership Necessary For Internal Peace: Government
The Solomon Islands government’s intention to broaden its security cooperation with willing partners is necessary to sustain its internal peace and stability.
“Worry About Your Atoll,” Minister Veke’s Shameful Comment on Social Media
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has described sarcastic climate change comments by a government minister on social media as insensitive and shameful.
Government Urges BLC to Hasten its Report on the Public Health Emergency Bill 2021
The national government is urging the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) to quickly come up with its report on the Public Health Emergency Bill 2021.
Will The Public Have Access to The Security Treaty with China After Signing?
The security treaty with China has been initialed by senior representatives, the first step towards actual signing of the agreement. It is not clear whether there were changes made to the draft that was leaked publicly.
Security Treaty with China Hatched Secretly, Says Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Hon Rick Houenipwela says the security treaty with China was supposed to be a secretly orchestrated deal.
