Politics Archive September 2022
30 articles
Blinken Suggests All Pacific Countries Ready to Sign Pact With US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday.
Pacific-US Meeting: Sogavare Indicates His Government Will Not Sign 11-point Declaration
Solomon Islands has signaled it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration between the United States and Pacific Island nations, dealing a blow to the White House ahead of a high-profile presidential summit with Pacific leaders in Washington this week.
Deputy Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga paid tribute and conveyed sincere condolences to the family of the former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe on behalf of the Government and People of Solomon Islands in Tokyo.
Deputy Prime Minister in Tokyo for State Funeral of Japan’s Former Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga arrived in Tokyo last night ahead of the State Funeral for the former Prime Minister of Japan the late Shinzo Abe today.
Climate Change is the Single Greatest Threat to Our People: Sogavare
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, and singled out climate change as the “single greatest threat to our people and the planet.”
Sogavare Supports Call For Adoption of New Index to Measure Vulnerability
Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has told a meeting of the head of states and governments of Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) that Solomon Islands fully supports the organization’s objective to push for the Adoption of Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Claudius Tei’ifi Wins West Kwaio Parliamentary Seat
Claudius Tei'ifi has won the West Kwaio Parliamentary seat. The newly elected MP contested under the Solomon Islands United Party (UP) banner.
Renbel Wants Robust Mechanism to Control CDF
Rennell and Bellona (Renbel) Province has showed overwhelming support for the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy intention as they expressed their desire for a robust mechanism to control the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Romanian Ambassador Paid Courtesy Visit to Acting PM Maelanga
Romania’s new Ambassador His Excellency Radu Gabriel Safta paid a courtesy visit to Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet today.
SINIS Works on Mental Strengthening for Athletes
The Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) introduced mental skills training with the mission to work with athletes and coaches across all sports.
Bara Community to Benefit from CDF Funded Poultry Project
Bara community within Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province will soon benefit from a poultry project worth SBD$89,035.00.
Solomon Islands Ranked Second in Terms of Disaster Risk
Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Honorable Stanley Festus Sofu (MP) told delegates at the Asia- Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) that the Solomon Islands is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Solomon Islands and Barbados Formalizes Diplomatic Relations
Solomon Islands and Barbados have formally established diplomatic relations on 19 September 2022 at a special ceremony in New York.
Minister Manele Discusses Potential Support With Qatari Counterpart
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with his Qatari counterpart Mr. Sultan Bin Saad Al Muraikhi at the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on 19 September 2022.
Sogavare Arrives in New York for UNGA
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has arrived in New York City to participate in the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Electoral Commission Chairman Meets With Senior UNDP Representative
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) Mr. Patterson Oti has met with Mr. Levan Bouadze, Permanent Representative of UNDP Pacific Office, and UNDP Country Manager for Solomon Islands Mr. Berdi Berdiyev.
Strengthening Local Governance for Better Service Delivery in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islanders will now have better service delivery at the local level as the European Union (EU), together with UNDP and UNICEF, and the Solomon Islands Government today launched a new EUR 8 million (SBD 65.5m) project on provincial governance.
Israeli Ambassador to Solomon Islands Presents Credentials
The Ambassador of Israel to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roi Rosenblit has presented His Credentials to the Acting Governor General, Hon. Patterson Oti this morning.
Polarization is Undermining Democratic Institutions: UN Secretary General
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy.
King Charles III Officially Declared Head of State of Solomon Islands
King Charles III was officially declared the Head of State for Solomon Islands following his Ascension to the Throne on Monday 8 September 2022.
Parliament Passes Bill to Defer Elections to 2024
The upcoming national general elections will now be held in 2024 after Parliament passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 to defer the national general election.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Decision Day: “Will it be 2023 or 2024”
Parliament will get to decide today when the next national general elections will be held.
Foreign Minister of Indonesia Arrives in Honiara
The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, Her Excellency Retno Marsudi, arrives today in Honiara for a one-day visit.
Wale Probes PM Over Decision to Rush Constitutional Amendment Bill
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has questioned the Prime Minister as to why he rushing the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2022 to extend Parliament and for whose interest.
Businesses Call for Calm as Leaders Deliberate on Constitutional Amendment bill
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing private sector, is calling for peace and stability as the country’s elected Members of Parliament (MPs) deliberate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2022 this week in Parliament.
Kenilorea Slams PM's Response to Australia’s Offer to Fund Elections Next Year
Chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee Hon Peter Kenilorea Junior has slammed the Prime Minister’s response to Australia’s offer to fund the National General Elections next year.
Solomon Islands Exempts Navy Vessels From Australia and New Zealand
Navy vessels from Australia and New Zealand will be exempt from a temporary ban on foreign ships entering the ports of the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told parliament yesterday.
US President Joe Biden to Host First-ever Summit with Pacific Island Leaders
President Joe Biden will host a first-ever summit with leaders of Pacific island nations in late September, the White House said Friday, signaling US interest in the region where China is seeking to expand its influence.
Pacific Partnership Mission Pays Courtesy Visit to Ministry of Health
In a courtesy meeting yesterday morning Capt. Henry Kim, commander of the Pacific Partnership Mission to the Solomon Islands, and Mrs. Pauline McNeil, Health Permanent Secretary, both highlighted the need for continued partnership and collaboration for better health care service for Solomon Islanders.
