Politics Archive February 2023
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Sogavare Meets With Rabuka in Fiji
Solomon Islands is in ready mode to cooperate further and work together with the Government of the Republic of Fiji as a close neighbor, members of the MSG and the PI Forum and the UN on issues of common and mutual interests bilaterally, regionally, and multilaterally.
Do Not Blame Nurses, Blame Yourself: Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale says it is discriminating for the Government to accuse nurses of illegally selling medical drugs.
$2.5M Issued by MID During COVID With No Payment Voucher
After the declaration of a State of Public Emergency (SOPE) on 25 March 2020, the government developed a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan (PRP), and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) played a key role in this plan.
Catholic Representative to Solomon Islands Presents Letter of Credence
The Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the Solomon Islands has presented his letter of credence to the Acting Governor General, Hon. Patterson Oti at Government House.
Audit Report Uncovers Multiple Internal Control Failures of COVID-19 Funds
The Auditor General’s Office (OAG) has identified a range of internal control failures in its recently released Audit reports into the administration of Disaster Relief Funds during the COVID-19 outbreak in Solomon Islands.
Opposition Leader Slams Governments Negligence on Drug Shortage at the Hospital
Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has lashed out at what he described as ‘total government negligence’ on medical drug shortages in the country.
Solomon Islands Remain Committed to the Bali Process
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands remains committed to the Bali Process.
Solomon Islands Becomes Member of the World Customs Organization
Solomon Islands became the 185th Member of the World Customs Organization (WCO) on 26 January 2023, when it deposited its Instrument of Accession to the Convention Establishing a Customs Co-operation Council, with the Government of Belgium as the Depository.
MRD Holds Consultation on Draft CDF Legislation With Integrity Institutions
The Ministry of Rural Development has successfully held a half-day consultation on the draft Constituency Development Fund legislation with Accountability and Integrity institutions on Friday 3rd February 2023.
U.S Officially Opens Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands
The United States of America has officially opened its embassy in the Solomon Islands.
Australia Funding Helps Prepare Games Village and Athletes Accommodation
The Sol2023 DFAT support Steering Committee has met for their second consecutive monthly meeting this week, since signing the Australian Government Direct funding arrangement for the 2023 Pacific Games Support Program on November 2022.
Advancing Openness, Inclusiveness and Transparency of Political Parties
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, in partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a two-day workshop for political parties’ officials and other relevant stakeholders to advance their roles in transparency, inclusiveness and accountability of political parties.
