Politics Archive June 2022
19 articles
Solomon Islands and India to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
Solomon Islands and India have renewed and reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation to new heights.
Albanese, Sogavare Speak for First Time
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he and Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare have broken ground with a "constructive discussion".
Manele Calls on CHOGM to Support Small Island States
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands support to the Commonwealth’s priorities and initiatives to addressing global challenges faced by Small Island States (SIS) across the Commonwealth.
Police Minister Says Relationship with Australia Robust
The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNCS) Mr. Anthony Veke says the relationship between the Australian Government and Solomon Islands is ‘always robust’ as the police farewells Commander Paul Osborne.
Government Holds Open Dialogue with Churches on Election Deferment
An open dialogue on the proposed deferral of the 2023 National General Election between the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA), the Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association (SIFGA) and the National Government Monday this week led to greater understanding by the two church bodies.
Opposition MP Lashes Out at Tactics Used by Government During Consultations
Member of Parliament for West Makira Constituency Hon Derrick Manuari has described the government’s strategy to use political appointees and losing candidates to speak against Opposition MPs as ‘cheap politics’.
Ministry of Rural Development Priorities Unveiled
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for the Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr. Samson Viulu, has unveiled a range of legislative reforms he plans to achieve during his tenure in office.
Solomon Islands Stands with China in UN Human Rights Council Statement
China’s investments in the Solomon Islands is paying dividends, in the form of support to China on crucial UN votes or joint statements.
Software Tool to Match Crime Scene Fingerprints with Suspects
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is now equipped with a software tool to match fingerprints in crime scenes to suspects.
Manele Concludes Meetings at WTO Ministerial Conference
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Jeremiah Manele concluded his participation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12) after the conference was extended by an additional day, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Australia's Foreign Minister in Honiara, Visits Schools and Communities
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today, the first visit to Honiara by the new Australian government.
Penny Wong To Visit Solomon Islands for Discussions with Sogavare
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Solomon Islands on Friday for discussions with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and senior members of his cabinet.
Snap Election or Deferment? Electoral Commission Convenes Workshop to Prepare for Elections
The question on everyone’s mind is whether there will be a snap election or a late dissolution of Parliament.
UK Discuss Priority Projects with Government
British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, H.E. Thomas Edward Coward visited the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet yesterday to begin dialogue with care taker Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga on the national government’s priority projects.
Police: “Knoxly Atu Surrendered Himself”
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to inform the Public that Knoxley Atu has surrendered to police in recent weeks.
Pacific Leaders Resolve PIF Leadership Crises
Pacific Island leaders have resolved a leadership crisis that has crippled the region’s peak diplomatic body.
Sogavare On a Mission to Extend Parliament
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is currently on tour to his constituency of East Choiseul, high on the agenda is the deferment of the national general elections by one year.
PM Receives Courtesy Call From New Zealand’s High Commissioner
Prime Minister (Acting), Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has extended warm greetings to New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jonathan Schwass.
Pacific Nations Walk Away from Trade and Security Deal with China
Pacific Island countries have agreed not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China after a high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from 10 Pacific nations in Fiji.
